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Thank you for your interest in speaking at our Momentum conference! Our call for speakers helps us identify experts who can share meaningful insights on the topics that matter most to our attendees, supporting our mission to deliver relevant, leading content to our audience.

Session themes

For Momentum 2026, all submissions must align with at least one of the following themes:

 

Navigating change at speed
Rapid regulatory, infrastructure, competitive and operational shifts — and how financial services leaders can prioritize, adapt and respond faster with less risk.
 

Payments, reimagined
The next wave of payments innovation – including the Real-Time Rail, Open Banking and AI – what these developments enable and how organizations can prepare.
 

Risk in a faster world
Cross-border payments, AML modernization, fraud prevention and maintaining strong controls as payments accelerate.
 

Innovation with impact
Practical innovation delivering measurable outcomes across fraud, cross-border payments, FX and ecosystem partnerships.
 

Treasury in a volatile world
Liquidity strategy, balance sheet optimization, stress testing and the core fundamentals needed to strengthen treasury resilience.
 

Consolidation in focus
Where mergers and structural change create risk and opportunity — and how to design resilient operations and infrastructure to navigate both.
 

Roadmaps, regulation & the road ahead
Upcoming requirements and industry direction shaping the future of payments, data sharing and risk management across Canada’s financial ecosystem.

Speaker responsibilities

If selected as a Momentum speaker, you agree to:
 

  • Deliver a high-quality presentation or panel offering attendees insights and actionable takeaways
  • Ensure your session remains agnostic to different types of financial institutions
  • Keep panelists (if applicable) organized, informed and supported throughout the preparation process
  • Engage attendees through discussion and audience participation
  • Avoid promotional or sales-focused content
  • Promote your participation through your social media channels

Completing the submission form

Central 1 receives a high volume of submissions, so please complete the form only after your session details and participant list have been finalized.

During the submission process, you'll be able to provide:
 

  • Session title and description
  • Audience takeaways and themes
  • Session format and speaker details
  • Speaker headshots and biographies
  • Contact information

 

Please note:
 

  • Submissions are for breakout sessions (not main stage sessions)
  • Submissions will be accepted exclusively through the form below
  • You can save your progress and return to complete the form at any time 

 

Submission deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026

 

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Have questions about the speaker form? Please contact our events team.

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