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Hey there you lovely legends!

Pliant isn’t just leading the charge in B2B payments—we’re bringing our services beyond continental Europe to the land of tea, rain, and Elton John. Together with our beloved partner Visa, we’re inviting you to an evening full of innovation, collaboration, and a healthy dose of fun. So brace yourself—and sign up using the form below 👇 📆 June 25, 2025 🕒 Start at 3 PM 🏢 London, Visa Europe Headquarters

Why you’ll be glad you came

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    Get the latest trends influencing your business and learn how to leverage them to your advantage.

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    Learn about ground-breaking solution that will elevate your financial efficiency.

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    Network with like-minded professionals & get inspired by them.

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    And most importantly: we will treat you well and make sure you have a good time 😎

Speakers

We bring together visionary leaders and sharp strategic minds that shape the future of B2B payments. From Pliant’s executive team to top experts in commercial solutions and economics, each speaker offers deep insight and hands-on experience, making sure you leave the room with valuable insights.

Ashish Aggarwal – Partner at PayPal VenturesAshish AggarwalPartner, PayPal VenturesLinkedIn
Jay Patel VisaJay PatelGlobal Account Director - B2B Travel, VisaLinkedIn
Hannah Heeran – European Economist, VisaHannah HeeranEuropean Economist, VisaLinkedIn
Lukas Gottschick portrait pictureLukas GottschickCCO, PliantLinkedIn
Lucy Demery – Head of Visa Commercial Solutions, EuropeLucy DemeryHead of Visa Commercial Solutions, EuropeLinkedIn
Malte Rau portrait pictureMalte RauCEO, PliantLinkedIn
Patrick W. Diemer – Advisor, Consultant, and InvestorPatrick W. DiemerFormer AirPlus CEO, Advisor, Consultant, and InvestorLinkedIn
Severin Gerstenkorn – Senior Strategy Manager, PliantSeverin GerstenkornSenior Strategy Manager, PliantLinkedIn
TempestTwoThe Tempest TwoAdventurers who crossed the Atlantic oceanLinkedIn
NayanNayan BehalMD & Country Head, UK & Ireland, PliantLinkedIn

Agenda

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM

🥂 Registration & Welcome Drinks

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

💬 Opening Remarks

Malte Rau (CEO & Founder of Pliant), Lucy Demery (Head of Visa Commercial Solutions in Europe)

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM

💳 Keynote: The 2025 outlook for the European business & commercial sector – The year of known unknowns

Hannah Heeran (European Economist, Visa)

4:20 PM – 4:50 PM

🎙️ Panel: The Future of B2B Payments


Moderator: Patrick W. Diemer (Former AirPlus CEO, Advisor, Consultant, and Investor)

Panelists: Malte Rau (CEO &Founder of Pliant), Ashish Aggarwal (Partner at PayPal Ventures), Jay Patel
(Global Account Director - B2B Travel, Visa)

5:10 PM – 5:50 PM

🚀 Innovation in Practice: Pliant Showcase

Lukas Gottschick (CCO at Pliant), Nayan Behal (MD & Country Head, UK & Ireland at Pliant), Severin Gerstenkorn
(Senior Strategy Manager at Pliant)

5:50 PM – 6:20 PM

💡 Removing 'Can't' to Unlock Performance

The Tempest Two: James Whittle and Tom Caulfield

From 6:20 PM

🎉 Food, Talks & Good Music

We meet at Visa Europe Headquarters

We know that the right place is a must for sparking great ideas and bold collaboration—that’s why we’re gathering at Visa’s European HQ in Paddington, at 1 Sheldon Square, W2 6TT. Look forward to chat with you there over a glass of sparkling!

  • Visa Innovation Center
  • Visa Innovation Center
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Seats are limited, so make sure to save yourself a spot swiftly 😉

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Meet Pliant

Pliant is a next-generation European fintech transforming the way businesses manage payments. Our modular, API-first platform adapts to unique business challenges and empowers companies to streamline spending, boost cash flow, and seamlessly weave payments into their financial ecosystems. Built for industries with complex payment needs, Pliant delivers the efficiency, control, and flexibility modern businesses demand. Find out more on our website.

FAQ

  • We start at 3 PM with welcome drinks and plan to end at around 10 PM.

  • Seats are limited, so we'd recommend you not to postpone your registration. If places are already full, you'll be added to a waiting list.

  • Feel free to bring a +1, but they need to register separately to ensure they’re on the guest list.