About the event
Payments have traditionally relied on a person being present to approve a transaction. But AI agents are starting to shop and pay on people’s behalf, while payments are increasingly built directly into the platforms where people buy and sell. These shifts raise new questions about fraud, accountability and who owns the relationship with the customer. At the same time, growing reliance on payment infrastructure controlled outside the UK and Europe is prompting questions about resilience and control. This Sifted Talks will explore how the payments landscape is changing, what these shifts mean for merchants and platforms, and how businesses can prepare for a future where the rules of commerce are being rewritten.
Date & Venue
Wed 09 Dec 2026 / 14:00 (GMT), 15:00 (CET)
Virtual (Zoom call)
Sponsored by
We'll be discussing
- How can merchants distinguish legitimate AI agents from bots, and who is responsible when a transaction goes wrong?
- As payments become embedded into platforms and products, what happens to the role of traditional payment providers?
- How dependent are UK and European businesses on payment networks controlled elsewhere, and what are the risks?
- How can businesses adapt their payment systems to a world of AI-driven purchases, embedded payments and evolving fraud risks?
Moderators & Speakers
CEO @ Ryft
Fintech Reporter @ Sifted