Gina Clarke

Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Content Director at Freelance

Articles

The Fintech Feedback Paradox: Why Delegates Aren’t Sharing What You Need to Hear

1 week ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

As the fintech circuit hits its stride with Money20/20 Europe about to kick off followed by SXSW and London Tech Week, we’re not just entering a season of insight and innovation, we’re stepping into the annual ritual of the post-event survey. You know the one. It lands in your inbox just as the plane wheels lift or your train departs and with your mind on your own bed, you delete or worse – leave on read. Because let’s be honest, how many of us actually fill it in?
FT Digital Asset Summit: A Timely Gathering for the Future of UK Finance

1 month ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

The Financial Times Digital Asset Summit, held in London on 6 to 7 May 2025, brought together key players in finance, regulation and technology at a moment when the UKās approach to digital assets is undergoing significant development.
Global Fintech Forum 2025: Starting UK Fintech Week with a Bang

1 month ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

The Global Fintech Forum 2025 opened UK Fintech Week with a clear signal of strategic intent, that it intends to hold on to its prime position globally. Hosted at the Institute of Directors by the Department for Business and Trade, alongside HM Treasury and the Office for Investment, the event gathered international investors, government officials, fintech founders and trade envoys to reaffirm the UK’s ambition to lead on the global fintech stage.
Spending Your Events Budget: From MENA to Asia

2 months ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

Building on the success of my earlier article, Spending Your Events Budget: From Europe to North America, it’s now time to take a look at the event options for doing business in the Eastern part of the world. Remember, if you’re stepping into the fintech world for the first time, a smaller, curated event might be your best entry point. But if you’re looking to make waves, raise capital, or meet the right people at scale, a large-scale fintech expo could be your golden ticket.
PAY360 2025: The UK Fintech Ecosystem in Full Force

2 months ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

PAY360 2025, hosted by the Payments Association at the ExCeL London arena, once again brought together the key players in the UK’s financial ecosystem. With a professional and highly engaged attendee base, the event provided a platform for regulators, industry leaders and fintech pioneers to connect, discuss and showcase the latest innovations shaping the future of finance. This gathering comes at a time when the UK fintech sector continues to demonstrate resilience and growth.
HumanX 2025: Where AI Meets Reality

2 months ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

In 2024, it was announced that HumanX had raised $6million to launch a premier AI community event which just took place at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas, from 9 to 12 March 2025. Started by the team behind HLTH and Money20/20, there was understandably a lot of curiosity about what a premium AI event could look like. With senior names from tech companies, finance institutions and e-commerce alike, the event aimed to distill AI complexity into practical and actionable solutions for organisations.
Fintech Meetup 2025 Review: Speed Networking and In-Depth Content in Vegas

2 months ago | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

Stepping into the familiar ballrooms and event corridors of The Venetian in Las Vegas can only mean one thing, event season is well and truly underway. This time it was Fintech Meetup (FTM) 2025. Now in its third physical edition, after launching online during the pandemic, it puts a focus on content, networking and deal-making. FTM has quickly established itself as a major player in the fintech event space filling the void of a large scale Q1 event.
Spending Your Events Budget: From Europe to North America

Mar 7, 2025 | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

The fintech event circuit is as diverse as the industry itself. Some conferences feel like a whirlwind of deals and big-stage announcements, while others create intimate spaces for blossoming partnerships. If you’re stepping into the fintech world for the first time, a smaller, curated event might be your best entry point. But if you’re looking to make waves, raise capital, or meet the right people at scale, a large-scale fintech expo could be your golden ticket.
FinovateEurope 2025: From Interesting Takes to Hot Demos

Feb 28, 2025 | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

FinovateEurope 2025 took place in London on 25 to 26 February, bringing together over 1,000 attendees, including representatives from more than 600 banks and financial institutions. The two-days at the Intercontinental O2 in London were a chance for the conference to showcase innovative technology, regulatory insights and emerging trends shaping the financial sector.
Gina Clarke's Ultimate Fintech Event Pitching Guide

Feb 21, 2025 | thefintechtimes.com | Gina Clarke

Is speaking on a stage on your 2025 bucket list? Not sure where to start or how to progress to the big leagues? Let’s talk about it…First of all, move away from the thought that events are still existing in a pay-to-play arena. Sure, sales teams exist, but so do content teams and in larger events the two work on very different goals. With a view to longevity and repeat ticket sales, a good event director will never let money get in the way of great content.