Open Banking Expo Awards 2026

Get ready to celebrate innovation and honour at the Open Banking Expo Awards 2026 on 13 October 2026 at the Business Design Centre, London. The awards, which bring together top companies and individuals in the fields of open banking, open finance, and smart data, will honor ideas, innovations, and projects that have a major effect on the industry.

Organised By

Borough Bench Media Ltd is the co-host of Open Banking Expo, connecting Open Banking and Open Finance leaders driving digital transformation across financial services.

Awards Highlights

• Celebrating outstanding Open Banking and Open Finance innovation
• Recognising organisations creating measurable industry impact
• Honouring visionary individuals and financial technology leaders
• Bringing together the industry's leading innovators and decision-makers

What Happens Next?

• Independent expert judging is now underway
• The shortlist will be announced in the first week of September
• Finalists will be recognised across key award categories
• Winners will be announced at the ceremony on 13 October 2026

New for 2026

• Best Use of AI in Open Banking or Open Finance
• Industry Leader of the Year
• Innovation of the Year
• Most Impactful Open Banking Initiative
• Best Open Banking Infrastructure / Advocate of the Year

Key Dates

• Entries open: 27 April
• Intention to enter: 5 June
• Early deadline: 19 June
• Final deadline: 22 July
• Awards ceremony: 13 October 2026

Don’t miss this celebration of Open Banking innovation and the people transforming the future of digital finance.