The Agentic Future of Finance
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As AI reinvents how we do business, now is the moment to explore the intersection of finance and technology.
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At Airwallex Shift, we’re exploring the ideas and innovations that are helping global businesses build the future. Hear from the builders and thinkers at the frontier of AI capabilities, explore Airwallex’s pioneering agentic tools, and connect with some of the best and brightest finance leaders.
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London | 21 October, 2026 | 2:00PM - 6:30PM

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Join the conversation as we explore:
- Sharp firsthand insights from those at the edge of AI development
- Lessons from modern CFOs as they navigate AI transformation
- A first look at the Airwallex agentic products that are reshaping critical business operations
This is a practical look at what this shift means for finance leaders, founders and senior operators building the next generation of companies.
Main program
The New AI Landscape: How Agents Are Rewiring Business
Sabiha Viswanathan, Chief of Staff, EMEA, SpaceXAI
Tirthankar Bose, Head of EMEA Gemini Product Marketing and GTM, Google
Steven Rees-Pullman, VP Europe, Replit
Laura Spencer, Head of Revenue Strategy and Growth, Airwallex
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AI is entering a new phase — one where systems do more than assist. This panel explores how agentic technologies are changing the way businesses scale, with sharp firsthand insights from AI companies at the frontier.
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Our Agentic Future: The Self-Optimising Finance Stack
Jack Zhang, Founder & CEO, Airwallex
Shannon Scott, CPO, Airwallex
Get a firsthand look at Airwallex's pioneering agentic products that are reshaping how finance teams operate.
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The Modern CFO: In conversation with Pranav Sood, CFO Airwallex
Pranav Sood, CFO, Airwallex
Joe MacCarthy, CFO, Bolt
Kevin Purwanta, CFO, Nothing
Albert Malikov, Founder and CEO, Stacks
Hear from modern CFOs embedding AI across scaleup and enterprises alike - The decisions made, the lessons learned and what AI transformation really looks like today.
Innovation in Sport: How McLaren Racing Builds Competitive Advantage
Dan Keyworth, Executive Director, Performance Technology, McLaren Racing
Leadership. Data. AI. Rapid, relentless iteration. See how McLaren builds its competitive edge on the track — and how those same principles translate for founders and operators building the next generation of businesses.
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