Join this vital 40-minute panel discussion, "Women in FinTech," exploring the experiences, challenges, and future of women in this rapidly evolving sector. The session features an exceptional line-up of leaders: Joanna Pamphilis, Global Head of Investments & Securities Digital Products at UniCredit; Heather Jones, Former Chief Client Officer, Payments tech consultants; Ava Kelly, Chief Product Officer at Thredd; Meryem Erzi, Chief Compliance Officer at Pagaya Technologies; and Roberta Cretella, Director, Data and AI Solutions at Compare the Market. The panellists share their personal journeys into FinTech, before discussing the stark gender disparity in the sector. They address why female representation sits at just 28% of the FinTech workforce, compared to 44% in broader financial fields. The discussion highlights why female leadership is crucial for innovation and growth within FinTech, and addresses the specific challenges women face, including their underrepresentation in executive roles and on boards. The experts provide invaluable advice to their younger selves and to colleagues who want to be part of the solution. The panel concludes by outlining actionable steps and crucial changes needed to encourage more women to join and thrive in the FinTech sector, fostering a more diverse and inclusive future.