FinTech Wales Hosts Inaugural AI Leadership Forum

Yesterday, we hosted the first FinTech Wales AI Leadership Forum at the FinTech Wales office, bringing together leaders in Welsh fintech to connect and discuss key challenges in AI.

Thank You to Our Attendees:

• Jonathan Prescott – Chief Data and AI Officer at Cavefish AI
• Alex Barton – CTO at Veygo UK
• Roch Glowacki – Managing Associate at Lewis Silkin
• Jaymie Thomas – Co-founder at AI Wales
• Ahmed Abdullah – Researcher at University of South Wales

Key Discussion Points:

• Leveraging AI for Competitive Advantage – How Welsh fintechs can adopt emerging AI technologies, such as emotional intelligence, to stay ahead.
• Opportunities & Challenges in AI Adoption – The unique risks and rewards of AI in financial services.
• Ecosystem Collaboration – Identifying key stakeholders in Welsh fintech and exploring ways to work together.
• The Future of Work – AI is reshaping the skills market—what will the workforce of the future look like, and how can we prepare for these changes?

This forum marks the first step in building a dedicated AI community within FinTech Wales—one that fosters collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing among our members.

📢 Want to stay informed? We’ll be publishing a summary of the discussion next week—register here to receive updates from the AI Leadership Forum.