Join us for a welcome reception hosted by Apollo on the evening after the first day of the Marketplace Risk Global Summit! This networking event offers a relaxed atmosphere to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry leaders. Enjoy refreshments, engage in insightful conversations, and kick off the conference with new connections. The reception will take place at Apollo’s offices from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, setting the stage for the exciting sessions and opportunities that follow. Don’t miss this chance to mingle and set the tone for a productive conference!

Be sure to check in early to connect and network with other attendees over breakfast!

A high-impact discussion that explores the key forces shaping online marketplaces in 2025. In this opening session, members of the Marketplace Risk Advisory Board will offer expert insights into the trends, threats, and transformations redefining our industry. Structured as a fast-paced and engaging panel, the conversation will spotlight four core pillars of marketplace operations — each representing a vital area of risk, resilience, and growth.

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, resilience is no longer a reaction — it’s a design principle. This session explores how leading platforms are embedding risk mitigation directly into their DNA, creating systems that anticipate and adapt rather than simply respond to disruption. Experts will discuss how to integrate risk management into innovation processes without slowing down growth, and how to cultivate a culture where managing risk is everyone’s responsibility — from engineering to operations. We’ll also examine the evolving role of insurance as a resilience enabler and how a proactive approach to risk can become a true competitive advantage.

Marketplaces in the UK and EU are facing new regulatory challenges alongside a surge in high-risk products, from illegal nicotine products to potentially defective electronic parts. Amid evolving legal standards and increasingly strict rules from payment processing partners, platforms must navigate complex regulations, outdated screening approaches, and increasingly sophisticated fraudulent behavior. In this session, our panelists will explore how companies are adapting to this dynamic environment, building proactive compliance strategies that mitigate risk while supporting growth. The discussion will also highlight how platforms can anticipate tomorrow’s risks before regulators act, creating a more resilient marketplace. This talk is relevant both to platforms within the UK and EU as well as those in the US and beyond.