Apply to be an Observer by 18 January 2026
Welcome to the Supercharged Sandbox Showcase 2026
Observer Application
Join us as an Observer on Wednesday, 28 January and Thursday, 29 January 2026 for our flagship AI Innovation Showcase, where pioneering teams will unveil the solutions they’ve developed through the FCA’s Supercharged Sandbox.
23 firms have been developing cutting-edge, AI-powered solutions to address some of the most complex challenges in financial services.
Supported by NayaOne, NVIDIA, and AWS, participants have leveraged world-class compute environments, including advanced GPUs to build and test their innovations in a safe, experimental setting.
Their journey culminates at the Supercharged Sandbox Showcase, where these firms will demonstrate how responsible AI can transform financial markets and improve consumer outcomes.
Why Attend?
The Supercharged Sandbox convenes leading financial institutions, technology companies, and innovators to explore how AI can:
- Empower consumers and enhance inclusion
- Strengthen model validation and governance
- Enable new capabilities across the financial ecosystem
As an Observer, you’ll gain first-hand insight into the latest advancements in applied AI, hear directly from the teams driving this innovation, and have the opportunity to engage with the people shaping the next generation of financial services.
Who should attend?
Professionals across financial services, technology, investment, academia, and regulation and anyone keen to explore how AI is reshaping the future of finance.
Apply to be an Observer
You can apply to attend either or both Showcase demo-days at our FCA offices, 12 Endeavour Square, London, E20 1JN.
Please select your preferred attendance day on your application form:
- Day 1 only (Wednesday, 28 January 2026)
- Day 2 only (Thursday, 29 January 2026)
- Both day
Save the Date
Please save these dates. We will let you know the status of your application shortly after the submission deadline.
