Top 25 FinTech Events of 2026: A Curated Global Shortlist

Go beyond the big names. Our curated guide to the 25 best FinTech events of 2026 covers global giants and essential regional hubs in Germany, UK, Spain, and the Nordics. Plan your year and find your next partner.

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Zuzanna Martin
Aug 21, 202518 min read
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The FinTech landscape moves at lightning speed. To stay ahead of the curve, you need to be part of the conversation. While these events are powerhouses for generating potential leads, their true value often lies in strengthening your partner ecosystem. Attending a top-tier FinTech event in 2026 is a critical opportunity to build deep connections with current partners, recruit new ones into your partner program, and discover the innovations that will shape the future of money.

While the United States is home to some of the largest-scale FinTech gatherings on the planet, with massive, agenda-setting events in hubs like Las Vegas and New York, the European FinTech scene is also incredibly vibrant, with major hubs in the UK, Germany, Spain, France, and the Nordics hosting essential events. For any global FinTech professional, the conferences in these main hubs absolutely do not disappoint, providing unparalleled opportunities for regional networking and innovation.

This guide covers the 25 most influential FinTech conferences, summits, and festivals around the globe that you should have on your calendar for 2026.

USA & Canada

1. Money 20/20 USA

  • Focus: Payments, FinTech, and Financial Services
  • Location: Las Vegas, USA
  • Next Event: 26-29 October 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is arguably the world's most important FinTech event. Money 20/20 brings together the entire financial ecosystem, from the biggest names in banking and payments to the most innovative startups. The networking opportunities are unparalleled.
  • Pricing & Registration: Prices vary significantly, from standard passes (~$4,000) to discounted rates for startups and retailers. Early bird pricing offers substantial savings.
  • Register for Money 20/20 USA

2. FinovateFall

  • Focus: FinTech Innovation and Live Demos
  • Location: New York, USA
  • Next Event: 9-11 September 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: Finovate is famous for its unique format: fast-paced, 7-minute live demos of new financial technology. There are no slides, just pure innovation. It's the best place to scout for cutting-edge solutions and see what's truly new in the market.
  • Pricing & Registration: Tickets typically start around $2,000, with significant discounts for early booking and startups.
  • Register for FinovateFall

3. Consensus

  • Focus: Cryptocurrency, Blockchain, and Web3
  • Location: Miami, USA
  • Next Event: 5-7 May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: Produced by CoinDesk, Consensus is the world's largest and most influential crypto and blockchain event. It's the essential meeting place for developers, investors, brands, and policymakers building the future of the decentralised internet.
  • Pricing & Registration: Passes vary widely, from a few hundred dollars for a basic "Pro" pass to several thousand for a "Piranha" pass with exclusive access.
  • Register for Consensus

4. Fintech Meetup

  • Focus: High-Volume Networking
  • Location: Las Vegas, USA
  • Next Event: March 30th- April 1st 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This event is built around one thing: connecting people. Fintech Meetup uses a powerful tech platform to facilitate an incredible number of pre-scheduled, double-opt-in meetings. If your primary goal is lead generation and partnerships, this is the most efficient event you can attend.
  • Pricing & Registration: Ticket prices are tiered and increase as the event approaches, typically starting around $2,000.
  • Register for Fintech Meetup

5. Fintech Nexus USA (formerly LendIt Fintech)

  • Focus: Digital Banking and Lending Innovation
  • Location: New York, USA
  • Next Event: May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: With roots in the lending space, Fintech Nexus is a premier event for the digital banking and lending community. It's a fantastic place to connect with bank and credit union leaders, investors, and innovative FinTechs.
  • Pricing & Registration: Tickets are typically in the $2,000-$3,000 range.
  • Register for Fintech Nexus

6. The U.S. BankTech Summit

  • Focus: Practical FinTech Education for Financial Institutions
  • Location: Illinois, USA
  • Next Event: 7-9 December 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is a more intimate and practical event designed to educate executives at financial institutions about implementing FinTech solutions. It’s less about hype and more about real-world case studies and strategies.
  • Pricing & Registration: Passes are generally priced under $2,000.
  • Register for the US BankTech Summit

Europe

7. Digital Assets Forum (DAF3)

Focus: Institutional Digital Assets, Asset Management, Banking, Crypto Funds, and Financial Infrastructure. 

  • Location: London, UK
  • Next Event: 5-6th February 2026
  • Why You Should Attend: DAF3 is the institutional industry's flagship event, gathering over 1,500 attendees and 200 speakers. Hosted by the European Blockchain Convention, it connects leading asset managers, banks, crypto funds, and policymakers for two full days of cutting-edge discussions, extensive networking, and insights into the future of the digital assets ecosystem. 
  • Pricing & Registration: Starts from £699
  • Register for DAF3

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8. Insurtech Connect

  • Focus: Insurance Technology (InsurTech)
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Next Event: 25-26 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: ITC is the world's largest and most comprehensive gathering of InsurTech leaders. It brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, and insurance industry incumbents to showcase innovations and discuss the future of insurance.
  • Pricing & Registration: Passes usually start over $2,000, with special rates for insurance carriers and startups.
  • Register for Insurtech Connect

9. Sibos

  • Focus: Financial Services, Banking, and Market Infrastructure
  • Location: Geneva, Switzerland
  • Next Event: September 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: Organized by SWIFT, Sibos is the premier event for the global financial and banking community. While less focused on disruptive startups, it's the essential conference for understanding the core infrastructure, regulations, and large-scale trends driving the world's financial markets.
  • Pricing & Registration: Pricing is tiered, with lower rates for SWIFT members. Standard passes are typically in the range of €3,000-€4,000.
  • Register for Sibos

10. Money 20/20 Europe

  • Focus: European Payments and FinTech Ecosystem
  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Next Event: 2-4 June 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: The European edition of Money 20/20 is the continent's most important gathering for the payments and financial services industry. It brings together a high-level audience to discuss everything from open banking and PSD3 to the future of digital currencies.
  • Pricing & Registration: Standard passes are generally around €3,500, with various discounts available.
  • Register for Money 20/20 Europe

11. Paris Tomorrow (formerly Paris Fintech Forum)

  • Focus: Sustainable Tech, AI, and Digital Finance
  • Location: Paris, France
  • Next Event: November 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: Long known as Europe's most exclusive FinTech event, Paris Tomorrow attracts a high-level, CEO-focused audience for intimate discussions on the future of technology, digital finance, and sustainability.
  • Pricing & Registration: As a premium event, passes are typically priced over €2,000.
  • Register for Paris Tomorrow

12. MoneyLIVE Summit

  • Focus: Banking, Payments, and Insurance Innovation
  • Location: London, UK
  • Next Event: 9-10 March 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: MoneyLIVE is one of Europe's top banking and payments events. It convenes leaders from across the financial services spectrum for high-level discussions on topics like digital transformation, customer experience, and open finance.
  • Pricing & Registration: Standard passes are usually around £2,500, with discounts for financial institutions.
  • Register for MoneyLIVE Summit

13. South Summit

  • Focus: Startups, Venture Capital, and Innovation
  • Location: Madrid, Spain
  • Next Event: June 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: South Summit is Spain's leading event for the global startup ecosystem. While not exclusively FinTech, it has a massive FinTech track and is one of the best places in Southern Europe to connect with VCs, corporate innovators, and disruptive startups.
  • Pricing & Registration: A range of tickets is available, from basic attendee passes to premium investor passes.
  • Register for South Summit

14. MWC Barcelona

  • Focus: Mobile Technology, Connectivity, and FinTech
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Next Event: March 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: While known as a mobile technology conference, MWC has become a critical event for FinTech, especially in the areas of mobile payments, digital identity, and Telco-Finance convergence. All major players in mobile commerce are here.
  • Pricing & Registration: Passes start around €800 for an exhibition pass and go up significantly for full conference access.
  • Register for MWC Barcelona

15. InsureNXT

  • Focus: InsurTech and the Future of Insurance
  • Location: Cologne, Germany
  • Next Event: May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is Germany's leading platform for the insurance industry's transformation. It brings together traditional insurers, startups, and tech companies to explore innovation in areas like AI, claims processing, and new digital products.
  • Pricing & Registration: Tickets are typically available a few months before the event, often with early bird discounts.
  • Register for InsureNXT

16. European Blockchain Convention

  • Focus: Blockchain, AI, and Sustainable Technology
  • Location: Barcelona, Spain
  • Next Event: 17-18 September 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is a premier blockchain conference. It attracts a diverse audience to discuss the future of a tokenized economy, Web3, and the integration of AI with blockchain technology, with a strong focus on sustainability.
  • Pricing & Registration: Offers a variety of ticket types, including for students, developers, and investors.
  • Register for Blockchance

17. Nordic Fintech Week

  • Focus: Nordic FinTech, Sustainability (ESG), and Innovation
  • Location: Copenhagen, Denmark
  • Next Event: September 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This event is the heart of the vibrant Nordic FinTech ecosystem. It has a strong emphasis on collaboration, sustainable finance, and showcasing the region's innovative startups. A must-attend for anyone focused on the Nordic market.
  • Pricing & Registration: Tickets are sold via their website, often with special pricing for members of the Copenhagen Fintech organisation.
  • Register for Copenhagen Fintech Week

18. Nordic Fintech Summit

  • Focus: Digital Finance and FinTech in Northern Europe
  • Location: Helsinki, Finland
  • Next Event: May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This summit brings together key stakeholders from banks, fintechs, and regulators across the Nordics and Baltics. It's an excellent event for gaining insights into regional trends like digital payments, open banking, and cybersecurity.
  • Pricing & Registration: Various ticket packages are available online.
  • Register for Nordic Fintech Summit

19. Amsterdam Fintech Week (XFW)

  • Focus: Dutch FinTech and European Collaboration
  • Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
  • Next Event: June 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: XFW is a week-long festival that showcases the best of the Dutch fintech scene. It includes a flagship conference and various community-run events, making it a great way to immerse yourself in one of Europe's most active fintech hubs.
  • Pricing & Registration: Tickets for the main conference and various side events are available on their website.
  • Register for Amsterdam Fintech Week

20. Dublin Tech Summit

  • Focus: Technology, AI, and FinTech
  • Location: Dublin, Ireland
  • Next Event: May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: As one of Europe's fastest-growing tech conferences, Dublin Tech Summit has a huge and influential FinTech track. Given Ireland's status as a major financial and tech hub, this event attracts top-tier speakers and companies from around the world.
  • Pricing & Registration: Super early bird tickets offer the best value, with prices increasing closer to the event date.
  • Register for Dublin Tech Summit

21. Stockholm Fintech Week

  • Focus: Swedish FinTech and Nordic Trends
  • Location: Stockholm, Sweden
  • Next Event: February 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This event offers a deep dive into Sweden's world-renowned fintech ecosystem, famous for its "unicorns" and payment innovations. It's a community-focused week with events covering everything from RegTech to DeFi.
  • Pricing & Registration: A single pass typically grants access to all the week's main conference events.
  • Register for Stockholm Fintech Week

22. NextGen Finance Transformation Summit Germany

  • Focus: Digital Transformation for Corporate Finance, AI, and Automation
  • Location: Berlin, Germany
  • Next Event: October 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is a premier gathering for CFOs and senior finance executives in the DACH region. It focuses on the internal digital transformation of the finance function, covering topics like AI in financial planning (FP&A) and process automation.
  • Pricing & Registration: This is a premium summit targeted at senior executives. Passes are often sold as all-inclusive packages for corporate delegates.
  • Register for NextGen Finance Transformation Summit

Asia & Middle East

23. Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF)

  • Focus: Global FinTech, Web3, and AI in Finance
  • Location: Singapore
  • Next Event: November 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: Organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, SFF is the largest FinTech event in the world by attendance. It's a massive gathering that offers a unique intersection of regulators, financial institutions, and tech innovators from across Asia and the globe.
  • Pricing & Registration: Passes range from digital access to full conference passes, typically starting from a few hundred Singapore Dollars (SGD) and going up.
  • Register for Singapore FinTech Festival

24. Seamless Middle East

  • Focus: Payments, FinTech, Retail, and E-commerce
  • Location: Dubai, UAE
  • Next Event: May 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is the largest payments and commerce technology conference in the Middle East. It's a massive expo that brings together the entire digital commerce ecosystem, making it a critical event for anyone focused on the MENA region.
  • Pricing & Registration: The expo is typically free to attend. Paid delegate passes are required for access to the premium conference tracks.
  • Register for Seamless Middle East

25. Hong Kong FinTech Week

  • Focus: FinTech in Asia, Web3, and Greater Bay Area
  • Location: Hong Kong
  • Next Event: October/November 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: This is a major event for bridging the gap between East and West. It provides deep insights into the Asian FinTech landscape, particularly developments in mainland China and the Greater Bay Area, with a strong focus on cross-border opportunities.
  • Pricing & Registration: A variety of passes are available, often with attractive early bird rates.
  • Register for Hong Kong FinTech Week

26. TOKEN2049

  • Focus: Global Crypto and Web3
  • Location: Singapore
  • Next Event: October 2026 (Annual)
  • Why You Should Attend: While Consensus dominates in North America, TOKEN2049 is the premier crypto event in Asia. It brings together the leading voices in the Web3 space and is the flagship event of Asia Crypto Week, attracting a massive international crowd.
  • Pricing & Registration: Ticket prices increase in tiers, starting around $1,000 and going up significantly closer to the event.
  • Register for TOKEN2049

Wrap Up

So there you have it—the top 25 FinTech events to circle on your 2026 calendar. The big takeaway is that it's all about the partnerships and building the real relationships that will drive your business forward.

But what happens after the handshake? The real challenge is turning that conference energy into actual, measurable revenue.

That's where a platform like Journeybee comes in. We help you manage your entire FinTech partner program—from onboarding those new recruits to co-selling with your strategic allies.

Book a quick demo with our team to see how Journeybee can help you build and scale your FinTech partner program.

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