Gold Sponsor: CoCo Global

CoCo Global is a London-based cost optimisation and procurement consultancy, founded in 2019 and trusted by leading financial services organisations. They specialise in delivering tangible, bottom-line savings by reducing operating costs, improving cost-to-income ratios, and supporting regulatory and commercial efficiency. With deep sector knowledge, they understand the pressures facing banks, insurers, and asset managers - and they act fast. From day one, they identify savings opportunities and execute with precision, avoiding lengthy discovery phases. Their services include supplier commercial optimisation, managed procurement, cost management, bid/RFP support, and contract planning. Their proven methodology and experienced team consistently deliver high-impact outcomes across complex commercial landscapes. 

At CoCo Global, their core principles - customer-first thinking, agility, integrity, quality, and a passion for delivery - are embedded in everything they do. They’re not here to consult endlessly; they’re here to make change happen. When it comes to cost reduction, they don’t just advise - they deliver measurable results.

Silver Sponsor: SIA

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, they were born digital. Today their strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility.

They’re optimists for change and they help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. They believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity.

With expertise across investment banking, retail banking, insurance & asset management, their 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries, including UK (London & Edinburgh) & Ireland. Their expertise delivers results. Their optimism transforms outcomes.

Session Sponsor: 2Data

Their mission as an independent software advisor is to guide you through the complex world of software procurement, management, and optimization.

They equip you with the data and strategy needed to ensure your Microsoft, SAP, Salesforce, and Oracle software contracts are best-in-class and fully optimized.

Bronze Sponsor: Datagraphic

Practical people with enterprising minds and the goal of making a positive difference, Datagraphic's team helps its clients automate their time-critical customer communications.
 
Each year, millions of people view documents – online and in print – powered by Aceni, Datagraphic's multichannel communications platform. 
 
Datagraphic is not your average supplier. B Corp Certified, its sustainable mailing solutions and Pay.UK certified secure UK printing facilities mean clients can work with one climate-conscious and highly secure partner for all their outbound and inbound communication channels.
 
Aceni automates manual and repetitive document processes, saving clients time and money. Plus, thanks to Datagraphic's ESG credentials, its operations meet the highest environmental and governance standards, helping clients reduce carbon emissions, cut waste and improve supply chain compliance with this ethical partner.

Bronze Sponsor: Lightfoots Solicitors

Established over 170 years ago, Lightfoots Solicitors offers three distinct specialisms – for business, for lenders and for life – and is proud of its record of success in each area.

From big banks to local families and businesses, clients of Lightfoots receive the same personalised service. With four offices in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence.

The firm has a significant, industry leading specialist finance team offering services including a full asset management service and bespoke solutions for banks, mortgage lenders and financial institutions across the United Kingdom.

Bronze Sponsor: Expleo

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses.

Expleo benefits from more than 50 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyperautomation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain.

As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 18,000 highly skilled experts delivering value in 29 countries.

Bronze Sponsor: Echoworx

Echoworx is redefining secure communication for financial institutions facing the growing complexities of emerging threats, evolving regulations, and technological advancements. Protecting sensitive communications is no longer just a technical requirement - it’s a strategic commitment to long-term resilience.
 
Purpose-built for large-scale operations, Echoworx’s cloud-based email encryption platform adapts to diverse use cases, meets stringent regulatory requirements, and integrates seamlessly into existing systems. With features like offline access, automatic fallback options, and recipient-managed delivery preferences, Echoworx ensures secure communication without disrupting workflows.
 
Built on AWS KMS and compliant with FIPS 140-3 Level 3 standards, the platform supports high-volume communications with elastic scaling, load balancing, and automated key management. Echoworx empowers organizations to align security with their vision, evolve alongside challenges, and stay ahead of tomorrow’s risks. With Echoworx, encryption isn’t just a solution - it’s a strategy.