Elemi Atigolo Keynote Speaker

Co-founder of INATIGO, a WealthTech100-listed company
Finalist for UK FinTech Awards 'Innovator of the Year'
Featured in Financial Times, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal

Elemi Atigolo's Biography

Elemi Atigolo is an internationally recognised thought leader, advisor, and innovator in financial technology and artificial intelligence. With dual degrees in finance and computer science, he brings over two decades of industry experience, positioning him at the forefront of transformative change in the financial sector. As co-founder of INATIGO, a WealthTech100-listed company, and lead developer of its flagship product, Finley AI, Elemi has consistently driven global impact through strategic leadership and advanced technological solutions.

His expertise has been widely published in the Financial Times and The Economist, referenced by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, and featured on CNBC, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal. A sought-after speaker at high-profile events, including The Economist Impact and the Fintech Forward Summit, Elemi demystifies complex AI concepts to empower businesses to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving market environment. His insights have garnered significant recognition, including being a finalist for the UK FinTech Awards ‘Innovator of the Year,’ a spot on LSEG’s Top 30 Tech Titans, and inclusion in the UK CityWealth Leaders List.

Further underscoring his leadership credentials, Elemi serves as a Forbes Advisory Board expert and an MIT Global Panel expert. His forward-thinking approach and ability to translate emerging AI trends into actionable opportunities make him a trusted advisor for Fortune 500 companies and ambitious startups alike. Engaging and informative, Elemi guides audiences on harnessing fintech and AI advancements to future-proof strategies, strengthen market positioning, and drive sustainable growth.

The Future of Finance: Agentic AI in Financial Services

The Convergence of Generative AI in Finance

Reinventing Finance: Practical Applications of Generative AI

Balancing Innovation and Regulation in AI-Powered Finance

The Vision: Building an AI-Powered Financial Ecosystem

He sits at the intersection of finance and AI innovation as the co-founder and lead product builder behind INATIGO and its Generative AI financial agent, translating frontier technology into real-world capability for financial institutions.
He brings board-level credibility from nearly two decades across wealth management and fintech, helping leaders make clear, confident decisions on AI adoption, governance and transformation in regulated environments.
He delivers practical insight on privacy-first generative AI, automation and agentic workflows, showing executives how to deploy AI safely while accelerating productivity and customer value.
He is an award-recognised innovator and widely featured expert, equipping organisations with a sharper understanding of how AI is reshaping financial services and where competitive advantage will be won.
His keynotes help leaders cut through hype, stress-test strategy and identify the AI use cases that deliver measurable impact across advisory, operations and client experience.

Videos of Elemi Atigolo

Elemi Atigolo - Quilter Live Event

Elemi Atigolo - The Economist Impact Event

Unveiling the Future: Generative AI Revolutionizing Investment Strategies

Articles, Media & Podcasts

'AI could become a staple in the adviser's toolkit'

FT Adviser

'Will AI skills define tomorrow's top advisers?'

FT Adviser

Advisers with an AI edge: how to stay ahead of the curve with your tech

FT Adviser

Comments & Testimonials

“It was an absolute pleasure to have Elemi provide a Keynote on AI at our yearly Quilter Qlive event, where he delivered a compelling talk to our C-Suite and hundreds of our advisers on AI and its applications in our industry. His deep knowledge of finance and AI, combined with his engaging presentation style, not only highlighted the immense potential of AI but also addressed the practical challenges and opportunities it brings to financial services. Our advisers found his talk insightful and inspiring, appreciating the actionable takeaways and forward-thinking approach. We received positive feedback and would highly recommend Elemi to others looking to explore the potential of AI in our industry.”

Stephen Gazard Chief Distribution Officer, Quilter plc

“It has been a pleasure to work with Elemi and plug him into our events as an expert on AI’s transformative impact in the financial services sector. His knowledge on the subject, as well as his insights on the challenges those who work in finance face when it comes to understanding and unlocking this new frontier is very impressive. As well as being well received by delegates with positive feedback on his subject matter and presentation style, it was also great to work with him and we hope to do so again at future Owen James events.”

James Goad Managing Director, Owen James Events

“Elemi presented at the Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes AGM in November 2023, delivering content on “Where Can AI Take Pensions & Wealth Management?”. It was a pleasure to deal with Elemi and his team, who were efficient and timely with communications, and his presentation was both informative and professionally delivered, receiving laudable feedback post event. Elemi tailored aspects of his talk to ensure a fit to our industry and the content certainly struck a chord with our members who found it both insightful and absorbing, raising awareness of the numerous possibilities of how AI can benefit businesses and customers alike. As a committee, we were delighted with the response and would recommend Elemi to others looking to explore the potential of AI in their industry.”

Andrew Phipps Chair of AMPS

“Elemi delivered a brilliantly insightful presentation to an audience of C-Suite and 700 financial advisers at the ICC in Birmingham. His speech had real resonance and impact on what AI means to business, and society, and how we can effectively embrace it to enhance rather than detract. Truly informative, meaningful and motivational. On a personal note, it was a delight working with Elemi in the most creative and collaborative manner in order to achieve the very best results.”

Andrew Berners-Price Executive Producer