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Top Fintech and Financial Services Conferences to Attend in 2026

Sheila Mitham

October 01, 2024 7 min read

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The Fintech and Financial Services industries are moving at the same rapid pace we saw through 2025, with agentic AI, digital payments, stablecoins and tokenisation continuing to reshape traditional banking and finance. Staying close to the latest trends, regulations and technology matters more than ever, and conferences remain one of the most efficient ways to learn, build relationships and find new commercial opportunities.

This guide covers the key Financial Services and FinTech events across the 2026 calendar, with venues and dates checked against organiser sources. We have also added a first look at the 2027 editions that are already confirmed, so you can plan further ahead. We update this guide throughout the year, so do reconfirm details on the organiser site before booking travel.

Key reasons to attend Financial Services & FinTech conferences in 2026

Stay updated on industry trends: keep abreast of developments in financial services, emerging technology and regulatory change that inform strategic planning.
Network with industry professionals: connect with entrepreneurs, investors, executives and potential clients, building relationships that can lead to partnerships.
Explore innovative solutions: see new technology and product demos that can improve operations and customer experience.
Access investor and partnership opportunities: for startups and scaleups, conferences are a platform to pitch ideas and attract funding.
Gain regulatory insight: stay informed on a moving compliance landscape, which is essential for managing risk and stability.
Benchmark against peers: learn industry best practice, then bring practical ideas back to your team.

These are just a few of the reasons to attend Finance industry events. Below is our list of the top FinTech and Financial Services conferences to attend in 2026, so you can see which events could offer the most value and growth opportunities for your business.

Top Fintech and Financial Services Conferences to Attend in 2026

Check out our list of key financial services events and FinTech conferences across 2026, with a first look at 2027 at the end.

Fintech Retreat

January 25-26, 2026

Golden Gate Club, San Francisco, USA

An invitation-only, Chatham House style gathering of around 175 senior leaders, investors, founders and regulators. The format favours off-the-record discussion and high-trust conversation over a large exhibition floor, which makes it well suited to candid debate on technology and regulatory questions.

FSI OneVoice

February 2-4, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort, San Diego, USA

The Financial Services Institute's annual gathering for executives of independent financial services firms. The programme focuses on how firm leaders are responding to change in regulation, technology and growth strategy, with tracks spanning AI, cybersecurity, risk and practice management.

FinovateEurope

February 10-11, 2026

InterContinental London, The O2, UK

Europe's flagship Finovate event, built around fast, seven-minute live product demos. It brings together more than 1,000 senior decision makers, including several hundred from banks and financial institutions, alongside 100-plus expert speakers covering AI, payments, fraud and digital assets.

Fintech Week (Dubai)

February 16-17, 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel, Dubai Deira Creek, UAE

A global gathering of fintech founders, investors, regulators and technologists under the theme of payments, security and beyond. Expect sessions on real-time and cross-border payments, digital identity, open banking and AI-driven security.

MoneyLIVE Summit

March 9-10, 2026

Business Design Centre, London, UK

A senior banking and payments event that sets the agenda for the future of money movement. The programme covers customer experience, digital transformation, open banking, digital currencies and AI in financial services.

ETA Transact (Transact powered by ETA)

March 18-20, 2026

Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, USA

Hosted by the Electronic Transactions Association, Transact convenes acquiring banks, ISOs, ISVs, card networks, regulators and technology providers. Themes include embedded finance, security and PCI, responsible AI and consolidation across the payments stack.

Fintech Americas Miami

March 24-26, 2026

Fontainebleau Miami Beach, USA

The leading banking and fintech conference for Latin America and the US, now run as part of Money20/20. Three days of keynotes, panels and workshops bring together senior executives from banks, credit unions, insurers and technology providers across the Americas.

PAY360

March 24-25, 2026

ExCeL London, UK

Hosted by The Payments Association, PAY360 is one of the largest events dedicated to the global payments ecosystem, with 6,000-plus attendees and 200-plus speakers. Sessions span the future of money, open payments, financial crime, resilience and AI, and it is co-located with the new Merchant Transact 360.

Fintech Meetup

March 30 to April 1, 2026

Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, USA

A networking-led event rather than a traditional conference, built around a double opt-in meetings programme that schedules tens of thousands of one-to-one conversations. It draws more than 5,000 attendees from banks, credit unions, fintechs and investors.

Leaders in Finance Wealth Management Event

April 9, 2026

Kontakt der Kontinenten, Soesterberg, Netherlands

A focused gathering of wealth management, private banking and asset management leaders from across the Benelux region. The format mixes keynotes, C-level interviews and panels on topics such as geopolitical risk, AI in banking and the shift toward platform thinking.

Consensus

May 5-7, 2026

Miami Beach Convention Center, USA

CoinDesk's flagship crypto, blockchain and Web3 conference, and one of the largest industry-wide events in the Americas. The agenda spans digital assets, stablecoins, tokenisation, regulation and institutional adoption.

FinovateSpring

May 5-7, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina, USA

The West Coast edition of Finovate, with the same fast-paced live demo format and a senior, executive-level audience. Strong focus on AI in financial services, lending, payments, open finance and community banking.

International Finance Forum (IFF)

May 11-12, 2026

One Great George Street, London, UK

Now in its fifth edition, The Tech Capital's forum convenes senior leaders from capital, digital infrastructure, energy and policy to examine how risk and capital are being repriced as AI infrastructure scales.

World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) Vietnam

May 19-20, 2026

Melia Hanoi, Vietnam

A leading financial services event for Vietnam, bringing together 500-plus decision makers from banks, insurers, digital lenders and microfinance institutions to explore the country's digital finance transformation.

CrossTech Fintech Fest

May 19-20, 2026

Miami Ironside, Miami, USA

A curated, two-day event for the cross-border payments ecosystem, bringing together operators, banks, money transfer organisations and fintech founders. Its sister event, CrossTech World, follows on November 17-19, 2026.

Money20/20 Europe

June 2-4, 2026

RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands

Europe's flagship fintech event, where banks, payments firms, technology providers, startups and regulators come together to do business. Expect keynotes from major institutions, sessions on AI-driven finance and real-time payments, and extensive networking.

Future Finance Fest (3f)

June 5, 2026

Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands

A single-day event that connects digital finance leaders with finance scholars to accelerate responsible innovation. Held the day after Money20/20 Europe and a short walk from the RAI, it also welcomes investors, regulators and policymakers.

Wealth Management EDGE

June 9-11, 2026

The Boca Raton Resort, Florida, USA

A premier conference for financial advisers and the wealth management industry, combining investment strategy, practice management and wealthtech. The programme spans private markets, strategic investing, technology for growth and the ultra-high-net-worth segment.

American Banker Digital Banking

June 15-17, 2026

Hilton Orlando, Florida, USA

American Banker's flagship digital banking conference, focused on the technology and customer experience banks need to compete. Expect case studies, expert panels and the Innovation of the Year awards.

World Finance Conference

July 26-29, 2026

University of Limerick, Ireland

A global gathering of finance academics, researchers and practitioners. The conference rotates host city each year and combines paper presentations, panels and workshops on the latest research and challenges in finance.

Fintech DevCon

August 3-5, 2026

Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver, USA

A developer-focused conference run by Moov Financial, built for engineers and product teams working on financial infrastructure, APIs, banking products, payments and developer tooling. The emphasis is on hands-on learning rather than sales pitches.

Fintech Fringe Festival

September 7-11, 2026

Old Sessions House, London, UK

The main hub of the festival will be at FinClub in Old Sessions House, where the conference will take place. Each session is designed to help fintech companies grow more quickly, covering topics from scaling strategies to investor readiness.

AI in Financial Services Conference

September 8-9, 2026

Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, UK

Now in its eighth edition, Arena International's conference brings together senior executives to explore how AI is being used across financial services, from generative and agentic AI to risk, governance and the EU AI Act. A separate one-day Deep Dive follows on November 25, 2026 at the Hilton London Metropole.

FinovateFall

September 9-11, 2026

Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York, USA

The US East Coast edition of Finovate, showcasing live demos from selected fintechs alongside keynotes and panels. Topics range from digital banking and payments to AI, lending and regtech.

Money20/20 Middle East

September 14-16, 2026

Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Middle East edition of Money20/20, formerly known as 24 Fintech. It connects banks, big tech, fintechs, regulators, startups and investors from across the region, with a strong focus on payments and financial innovation.

Sibos

September 28 to October 1, 2026

Miami Beach Convention Center, USA

Swift's annual conference and exhibition, and one of the world's leading gatherings for the global financial community. Sibos visits Miami for the first time in 2026, bringing together more than 10,000 banking, payments, securities and trade finance leaders under the theme of digital finance for AI-driven economies.

As we continuously add new and relevant events, keep an eye out for new additions to this month.

Dubai FinTech Summit

November 2-3, 2026

Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai, UAE

Organised by the Dubai International Financial Centre as the anchor event of Dubai Future Finance Week. The summit gathers C-suite leaders, regulators and innovators to discuss AI-driven payments, Web3, regulation and sustainable finance. Note that this edition was rescheduled from May to November.

Singapore Fintech Festival

November 18-20, 2026

Singapore EXPO, Singapore

Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, the festival is one of the world's largest fintech gatherings. Now in its eleventh edition, it brings together policymakers, financiers and technology innovators across thematic stages covering AI, blockchain and the future of finance.

As we continuously add new and relevant events, keep an eye out for new additions to this month.

Events with dates still to be confirmed

The following events are expected to return in 2026, but had not confirmed dates at the time of writing. We will add them once the organisers publish:

Annual FinTech and Banking Summit, Sydney (Ashurst)
SAP and SAP Fioneer Financial Services Forum, Europe (Munich)
CXFS, Customer Experience for Financial Services, Boston (WBR)

A first look at 2027

Several flagship events have already confirmed their 2027 dates, which helps with early planning:

FSI OneVoice: February 1-3, 2027, Tampa, Florida
Fintech Meetup: February 22-24, 2027, The Venetian, Las Vegas
MoneyLIVE Summit: March 2-3, 2027, London
Money20/20 Asia: April 27-29, 2027, Bangkok (a new addition to the Money20/20 series)
PAY360: April 21-22, 2027, ExCeL London
Consensus: May 4-6, 2027, Miami Beach
FinovateSpring: May 3-5, 2027, Gaylord Pacific Resort, San Diego
Money20/20 Europe: June 8-10, 2027, RAI Amsterdam
Sibos: October 11-14, 2027, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore (followed by Paris in 2028 and Dubai in 2029)

Is there an event or a conference that you would like us to add to our list?

Email us the details at marketing@evara.co and we will add it to our Key Financial Services & FinTech events to attend in 2026 guide.

Summary: attending the top FinTech and Financial Services conferences in 2026

Attending the right Financial Services and FinTech conferences can deliver real advantages: networking, strategic relationships, investor access and practical insight you can apply straight away. With a mix of in-person summits, global events and regional gatherings across 2026 and into 2027, there is something to suit most teams, audiences and objectives.

To complement your time at these events, consider pairing in-person presence with a structured pipeline approach. While your team works the room, Evara's Smart Lead Generation can keep qualified pipeline building in the background through signal-based outbound.

Evara, formerly Inbound FinTech, is a London-based growth systems consultancy and HubSpot Diamond Solutions Partner for Financial Services and FinTech. We help clients turn marketing, SEO and lifecycle activity into measurable pipeline. Contact our team if you would like to explore how we can help your business generate high-quality leads and improve marketing performance.

WRITTEN BY

Sheila Mitham

co-CEO at Inbound FinTech Sheila Mitham is the co-CEO of Inbound FinTech, specializing in digital growth strategies for the Financial Services industry.

https://blog.inboundfintech.com/

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