Kickstart your day: Two breakfast workshops at AFC Conference

Start your conference day with insight, debate, and discussion at one of two free-to-join breakfast workshops, held ahead of the AFC UK Autumn Conference and Receivables Finance Connect Conference.

These focused, one-hour sessions are designed for senior leaders and practitioners looking to explore new ideas shaping the future of asset and receivables finance — from ecosystem-driven growth and data strategy to the evolving role of factoring in the UK market.

Breakfast Workshop 1 — Competitive Differentiation in a Mature Market: Product Innovation, Partner Ecosystems and Data Resilience — sponsored by Alfa

In a market where margins are tight and competition remains intense, genuine differentiation is harder than ever to achieve. This interactive executive breakfast session explores how the next wave of competitive advantage will come from ecosystem strength and data quality — not just product features or pricing.

What you’ll explore:

How to use strategic partnerships and flexible data architectures to unlock growth
The role of core software providers as catalysts for innovation and ecosystem connectivity
How to build platform-driven networks that enable smarter decisions, efficient processes, and faster product launches

Through practical case discussion and audience participation, this workshop will move beyond theory to explore what’s actually working – and what isn’t – for finance providers navigating an increasingly connected marketplace.

Led by Emily Hammond (Director of Product) and Leon Atkins (Head of Product) from Alfa, this is a candid, senior-level conversation designed for leaders shaping technology, product, and data strategy.

Breakfast Workshop 2 — Does Factoring Have a Future? — sponsored by Dancerace

Factoring has long been a cornerstone of the invoice finance industry, but in 2025, opinions are sharply divided. Some see factoring as ripe for reinvention; others view it as an outdated model. So, what’s the truth?

This open and engaging breakfast workshop invites UK lenders to join the discussion, sharing their experiences, challenges, and perspectives on the future of factoring.

You’ll discuss:

The benefits and drawbacks of factoring today
Where technology and process improvements can reshape the model
Insights from industry data, system trends, and conversations with UK lenders
How to evolve your factoring offering to stay relevant in a changing market

Led by Jon Watts (Head of Product) and Louisa Templeton (Head of Customer Success) from Dancerace, this session promises an honest, data-driven conversation, helping lenders benchmark their strategy and understand market sentiment.

How to apply for a free place

To apply for a free breakfast workshop place, email louiseclavey@finance-connect.com. Please include your name and role along with the breakfast workshop title or number (1 or 2) you’d like to attend. Places are limited and reserved for lending companies only.

Why attend

These breakfast workshops are the perfect warm-up for the AFC UK Autumn Conference and Receivables Finance Connect, offering practical insights, peer discussion, and new connections before the main event begins.

Join your peers for coffee, conversation, and cutting-edge ideas, and start your conference day with a fresh perspective on the future of finance.

Date: Tuesday 25 November 2025, 8:00 – 9:00 am
Location: County Hall etc.venues, Belvedere Rd, London SE1 7PB, UK
Find out more or register now: afcconferenceuk.com/Nov25