Consumer-Driven / Open Banking
What Canada's evolving framework means for financial institutions, fintechs and the wider ecosystem.
Events and Speaking
Bringing global open data experiences to the conversation.
From industry conferences and executive roundtables to panels and webinars, C1OD contributes to conversations shaping the future of financial services across North America and beyond.
Drawing on global Open Banking experience and our work building live Open Data ecosystems, we share practical perspectives on the opportunities, challenges and lessons emerging as financial services become more open, connected and collaborative.
Experience from implementation, not just observation.
Our CEO, Lewis Poe, regularly joins industry leaders to explore the changing financial services landscape. Bringing open data perspectives shaped by global markets, the development of Open Banking and Open Finance, and C1OD's experience delivering live FDX-aligned Open Data infrastructure in North America.
Topics include:
Open Data & Open Finance
How financial institutions can move beyond compliance to actively participate in emerging data ecosystems.
FDX & Interoperability
The role of common standards, trust frameworks and secure connectivity in creating scalable Open Data ecosystems.
Embedded Finance & Ecosystem Strategy
How connected financial services can create new distribution channels, partnerships and opportunities for growth.
Lessons from Global Markets
What North America can learn from the evolution of Open Banking and Open Finance internationally.
Where you'll find us
Meet the C1OD team at industry events, conferences, panels and roundtables, and explore insights and highlights from our recent appearances.
Read more on our previous events:
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What Happens in Vegas? Apparently, the Future of Finance at Money20/20.
3 hot topics that dominated conversations at Money20/20 Vegas after the lights went down.
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Momentum 2025 - Three Days in Whistler.
Caspian One Open Data attended Central 1's Momentum 2025 in Whistler, B.C. this week. The three days focused on learning, connection, and conversations about the future of Canadian financial services.
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Managed Services for Financial Services SaaS Solutions: Key Takeaways from SIBOS 2025.
We were excited to have our CEO Lewis Poe take the stage this week at SIBOS 2025 in Frankfurt.
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Unlocking Growth Through Embedded Finance, FDX Standards, and BaaS.
This executive roundtable is timely as it brings together financial leaders to explore how leveraging interoperability, open APIs, and next-gen platforms can accelerate growth, streamline operations, and ensure compliance. Strategic partnerships with fintechs are key to reducing time-to-market and delivering high-value propositions at scale.
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The Business Case for Open Finance.
At the upcoming FDX Global Summit this month, a panel of industry veterans will delve into these questions, offering practical insights and actionable strategies. To give you a sneak peek, we're introducing the experts and asking them a few questions that will certainly inspire you to attend their session.
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The CIO's Dilemma: Balancing Cost, Complexity, and Client Proximity Amid Digital Transformation.
Ask any CIO of a large bank about their priorities, and you’ll likely get the same answer today as you would have a decade ago—or a decade from now. Their core drivers remain constant: (1) Cut Costs, (2) Reduce Complexity, (3) Get Closer to Clients
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Navigating the Future of Open Banking and Digital Transformation.
Insights on stage from AWS re:Invent alongside industry leaders Loubna Wortley (AWS GTM, intel), Charith Mendis (Head of Worldwide Banking Industry, AWS), Hugh Richards (MD Products and Solutions, DXC Technology) and Gared Parker (Product Lead, DXC Technology).
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Highlights from the CCUA National Conference in Calgary.
Highlights from the CCUA National Conference in Calgary.
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Lewis brings together experience from global financial markets with practical expertise in Open Banking, Open Finance and the development of live Open Data ecosystems. He can contribute to conversations ranging from regulation and interoperability to ecosystem strategy, embedded finance and the commercial opportunities emerging from Open Data.