Agenda

London, June 10th & 11th 2026

6TH FECMA PAN-EUROPEAN CREDIT management CONGRESS

United Kingdom, London, June 10th & 11th 2026

2026 is the anniversary year of FECMA. It has been already 40 years when european credit management associations and institutes are connected, enjoying sharing knowledge and experiences. We will celebrate that in the financial heart of Europe - London. The host will be the founding member of FECMA, i.e. Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM).

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what we will be talking about?

Do you know the concept of Industry 4.0? For many companies, Industry 4.0 is still the “next thing” they should focus on, or the trend they are currently adopting their strategy to. It reflects the fourth industrial revolution triggered and enabled by developments in IT. Key elements include automation, robotization, big data analytics, smart systems, virtualization, AI, machine learning and Internet of Things. While companies and whole industries are still in the middle of this fourth revolution, the next revolution is already well on its way – Industry 5.0. What does it Industry 5.0 mean and what are its implications for your current and future business strategy? The concept of Industry 5.0 is a relatively new one. According to the European Union Industry 5.0 “provides a vision of industry that aims beyond efficiency and productivity as the sole goals, and reinforces the role and the contribution of industry to society.” and “It places the wellbeing of the worker at the centre of the production process and uses new technologies to provide prosperity beyond jobs and growth while respecting the production limits of the planet.” It complements the Industry 4.0 approach by “specifically putting research and innovation at the service of the transition to a sustainable, human-centric and resilient European industry”.

credit management 5.0

Credit Management 5.0 supports Industry 5.0 by aligning financial processes with the human-centric, sustainable, digital and resilient principles that define the new industrial paradigm. This should be done in four main areas described below. And this is what we will cover with presentations and panel discussions during the Congress.

1. Human-Centric Approach

Personalized Credit Strategies: Credit Management 5.0 uses AI and advanced analytics to tailor credit terms and risk assessments to individual customer profiles, fostering trust and collaboration.

Customer Experience Focus: By integrating digital tools with human oversight, it ensures empathetic and transparent communication, which resonates with Industry 5.0’s emphasis on human value.

2. Sustainability and Resilience

Risk Prediction for Supply Chains: Advanced predictive models help identify financial risks in global supply chains, supporting Industry 5.0’s goal of resilient ecosystems.

Green Financing and ESG Integration: Credit Management 5.0 incorporates sustainability metrics (e.g., ESG scores) into credit decisions, encouraging eco-friendly practices across industries.

3. Technology Synergy

AI + IoT Data Utilization: Industry 5.0 environments generate massive operational data; Credit Management 5.0 leverages this for real-time credit risk monitoring.

Blockchain for Transparency: Secure, decentralized ledgers ensure trust in transactions, aligning with Industry 5.0’s ethical and transparent frameworks.

4. Collaborative Ecosystems

Platform Integration: Credit Management 5.0 connects with ERP, CRM, and industrial IoT platforms, enabling seamless financial flows in smart factories and human-machine collaborative environments.

Shared Value Networks: It promotes financial models that benefit all stakeholders, reinforcing Industry 5.0’s cooperative ethos.

We work on detailed agenda, but can already say what topics will be covered:

- Talent Development & Skills for Credit 5.0

- Pan-European Regulatory Challenges

- Fraud and financial crimes impacting credit operations

- Corporate Risk & Fraud Trends

- Cross-Border Credit Risk & Cultural Differences

- Economic Outlook & Risk Intelligence

- Digitalization & AI in Credit Management

- ESG & Sustainable Credit Policies

- Data Ethics & Compliance

- SME Financing & Late Payment Solutions

- Collaboration Across Europe

AGENDA

DAY 1 - June 10th

13:00 – 14:00 Registration

14:00 – 14:15 Welcome Speech

14:15 – 14:45 The Future of Credit Management in Europe

14:45 – 15:15 AI & Digital Transformation in Credit Risk

15:15 – 16:00 Networking Coffee break

16:00 – 17:00 Panel Discussion: Resilience and Growth – the growing importance of KYB (Know Your Business)

19:30 Evening Cocktail & Gala Dinner

DAY 2 – June 11th

08:30 – 09:00 Registration

09:00 – 09:30 Opening Speech

09:30 – 10:00 Speaker 1

10:00 – 10:30 Speaker 2

10:30 – 11:15 Networking Coffee Break

11:15 – 11:45 Speaker 3

11:45 – 12:15 Speaker 4

12:15 – 12:45 Speaker 5

12:40 – 14:00 Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:30 Speaker 6

14:30 – 15:00 Speaker 7

15:00 – 15:30 Networking Coffee break

15:30 – 16:00 Speaker 8

16:00 – 16:30 Speaker 9

16:30 – 17:00 Closing Speech

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