Welcome to the programme for the Europe FinTech Awards
Below you’ll find everything you need to know about the awards ceremony, from who’s hosting and what’s on the menu, to the all-important shortlist.
We hope you have a brilliant night, and good luck to all those who are shortlisted!
Introduction
The evening begins with opening remarks from judge Daniel Isdal Furset, general secretary of Fintech Norway.
Daniel will then hand things over to your host for the evening…
The host
Sameena Ali-Khan anchors national bulletins for ITV at weekends, and throughout the week on Central Tonight in the Midlands, covering a wide range of stories across daily news and documentaries.
After studying physiology and chemistry, Sameena was drawn to journalism. She first started working on radio in Manchester, and first appeared on air on BBC Radio Lancashire. Sameena remained with the BBC, going back to Manchester before stints on the BBC Asian Network, BBC West Midlands, BBC London, and Radio 5 Live.
On TV (aside from a debut appearance made whilst living in Nigeria on the country’s equivalent of Blue Peter) Sameena presented and reported for Northwest Today, Inside Out, and Midlands Today before moving to ITV.
With a presenting style combining bright and approachable with authoritative, Sameena has won numerous awards during her broadcasting career, including three RTS Midlands Best Screen Personality Awards, for her work on ITV News Central.
The entertainment
Lux Collective are an innovative DJ Live duo consisting of saxophone and percussionist/DJ. Combining the deep musical knowledge of a skilled multi-instrumentalist and the instinctive rhythm and mixing of a pro DJ and drummer, Lux Collective always deliver an unforgettable party.
This talented pair play the biggest hits in classic dance, house, club and chart music, as well as classic Motown, pop, soul, funk and reggae. Lux Collective’s expansive repertoire and dynamic live show has guests of all ages and tastes cramming the dance floor.
With an amazing light up saxophone and a wireless microphone, the Lux Collective join you and your guests on the dance floor during their exhilarating, interactive performances. This is accompanied by stunning colour changing percussion, bongos and DJ set up.
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Timings
19:00 Welcome reception
19:45 Dinner
21:45 Awards
23:00 After party
00:00 Carriages
Menu
