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Not to miss

Sibos 2019 London runs from 23-26 September with a brimful programme of sessions on the most relevant issues affecting the financial services industry. Our Top ten tips will help you identify the absolute must-attend sessions and events. To make sure you don’t miss any of the Sibos 2019 London essentials, download the latest version of the Sibos App to explore the programme, the floorplan and who is attending. Make sure to log in to benefit from all of the updated features. If you haven’t already registered to Sibos, sign up today!

View from the Top with Barclays CEO Jes Staley

As part of the Sibos Views from the Top programme we spoke to Barclays CEO Jes Staley about the major themes at this year’s event, including fintech, digitisation, payments, the changing geopolitical landscape and the importance of embracing diversity and inclusion in the workplace. He gave his views on the partnership and competitor dynamic between established banks and fintechs, why banking automation has elevated the importance of human interaction and why creating an inclusive workplace environment is the most effective way to win the war on talent and retain a loyal workforce.

Read all about it – Sibos Issues preview edition

The preview edition of Sibos Issues, the official newspaper featuring the latest news and highlights on the Sibos conference and exhibition, has now been published! Read about this year’s hot topics, get the latest insights into what will be going on next week, and look forward to the big sessions at Sibos 2019 London.

The mind matters – podcasts and dedicated session

Against a backdrop of unprecedented technological transformation, businesses increasingly want to understand how workplaces should evolve. Martin Palethorpe, leading executive coach and organisational consultant will present the Mind matters: Think like a champion session, where he will discuss how leaders can transform their mindset to positively impact business performance.

Recharge your mind and listen to Martin’s insights on the human mind in his series of podcasts in the Wellbeing Lounges at ExCeL London, or via Sibos.com, SoundCloud, iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. The first three episodes are available now – ‘Your Mind matters’, ‘Your mind, your potential’, and ‘Think beyond what seems possible’ – and the rest of the series will be published during Sibos week.

Hack to the future

This year developers from companies across the globe will descend on the dedicated Developer Park next to the Innotribe stage for the inaugural Sibos hackathon. The hackathon will be a buzzing hub of activity that showcases the technological possibilities of tomorrow. Teams will collaborate across firms, borders and cultures to harness the possibilities of Open Banking and APIs. They will craft cutting-edge solutions to future industry challenges relating to security, identity and payments - visit Innotribe during the daily curated networking to watch their progress throughout the week.

Don’t forget your photo ID

A government issued photo ID (eg passport, driver’s licence) is essential to enter Sibos at ExCeL London – each time you enter the venue. Registration will be open on Sunday 22 September from 9am to 5pm, so please feel free to drop by and pick up your badge then. If you opted for badge delivery in one of the Sibos hotels, you will receive your badge when you check in. Further practical advice (including restaurant and transportation tips) can be found in the Sibos Practical Guide.