FinTech Magazine readers know all too well that the financial landscape is evolving at breakneck speed thanks to the rapid maturation of AI, the mainstreaming of digital assets and a renewed focus on cross-border interoperability, among other factors.
Staying ahead requires more than just following the news – it demands being in the room where it happens.
Fintech events are where some of the most significant deals are struck and the next generation of financial infrastructure is designed.
Whether it is exploring the convergence of traditional banking with Web3 or witnessing live, technical demos, fintech events offer a year’s worth of strategic insight and engagement packed into high-impact sessions.
Here, we look ahead to the next 12 months and spotlight 10 fintech events that are not to be missed.
10. Pay360
Date: 21-22 April 2027
Location: ExCeL, London
The largest dedicated payments focused event, Pay360 focuses on the technical and regulatory frameworks that power global commerce.
It attracts more than 6,000 attendees, ranging from established banks to disruptive PSPs.
The event is known for its deep dives into open banking, cross-border settlements and fraud prevention, serving as a critical hub for UK and European payment professionals to forge partnerships and navigate the complexities of the fintech world.
9. MoneyLIVE Summit
Date: 2-3 March 2027
Location: Business Design Centre, London
MoneyLIVE is a foundation for an engaged community of the world’s most influential and disruptive brands, providing a trusted platform for industry leaders to deliver actionable insights and foster creative solutions.
Its global portfolio of conferences offers essential space for thousands of senior banking and payments players to share ideas that drive true innovation, with the London event being the jewel in the crown as it’s hosted in the fintech capital of the world.
8. New York Fintech Week
Location: New York City
The largest decentralised gathering of fintech operators, investors and founders in the Big Apple, New York Fintech week is a vibrant celebration of innovation that takes over the city.
Rather than a single conference, it is a series of summits, workshops and networking parties hosted by various ecosystem players, drawing a diverse crowd of venture capitalists, startup founders and Wall Street institutions.
The week is famous for its grassroots energy and the high volume of deal-making that occurs in its casual, off-site settings.
7. UK Fintech Week
Location: Various across UK, with flagship even at the Guildhall in London
Across the Atlantic, UK FinTech Week showcases the UK’s position as a global financial services leader.
The event delivers a week-long programme of world-class content, thought leadership and high-level networking.
Fostering collaboration across the fintech ecosystem, attendees gain access to key trends shaping financial services while building meaningful connections.
With a diverse agenda, it supports knowledge exchange and strategic partnerships and reinforces the UK’s role as a fintech hub.
6. FinovateFall
Date: 9-11 September 2026
Location: The Marriott Marquis Times Square, New York
The New York arm of the Finovate series, FinovateFall brings together senior decision-makers for fast-paced demos, expert insights and high-impact networking.
This show is a platform that profiles cutting-edge technologies banks can deploy today.
With more than 2,000 decision-makers attending more than 60 demos and curated sessions on the likes of AI, payments and digital banking each year, FinovateFall connects financial institutions with innovators shaping the future of financial services.
5. Consensus
Date: 4 May - 6 May
Location: Miami Beach Convention Centre, Miami
Hosted by CoinDesk, Consensus Miami is a one-stop shop for crypto, blockchain and Web3 industries.
Drawing more than 20,000 founders, executives, investors and policymakers, it brings together the leading forces reshaping digital finance, institutional adoption and AI‑driven agentic markets.
The event serves as a high‑velocity hub for deals, demos, and strategic dialogue, positioning Miami as the epicenter of the new economy.
4. Fintech Meetup
Date: 22-24 February 2027
Location: The Venetian, Las Vegas
Fintech Meetup brings together senior leaders from banks, credit unions, fintechs and investors to drive real partnerships and growth.
Powered by a breakthrough matchmaking engine, it delivers more than 50,000 double‑opt‑in, one‑to‑one meetings that turn connections into pipeline and ROI.
Seen by many as more than a conference, it’s a results‑driven ecosystem event where the fintech community discovers what’s new, what’s next and how to shape the future of financial services together.
3. Sibos
Date: 28 September - 1 October 2026
Location: Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC), Miami
Sibos is one of the world’s leading gatherings for the global financial community, bringing together banks, market infrastructures, fintechs, corporates, regulators and technology providers to shape the future of payments, data and digital finance.
Changing location every year, the upcoming Miami installment is the first time it will be held in the city and will centre on the theme Digital finance for AI‑driven economies.
The conference brings together hundreds of leaders to explore how AI, connectivity and innovation are reshaping payments, data and global finance.
2. Singapore Fintech Festival
Date: 18-20 November 2026
Location: Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Singapore
The largest fintech event in Asia, Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is curated for the global finance, technology and policy community, where policymakers, banks, fintechs, investors and corporates come together to explore the future of financial services.
Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Elevandi, SFF is a platform where innovation, regulation and digital infrastructure converge to drive inclusive, sustainable growth.
With tens of thousands of participants from more than 150 countries, it features high‑level conferences, exhibition halls and curated networking that connect ideas, people and capital across the global fintech landscape.
Themes such as AI, Web3, quantum, digital public goods and financial inclusion define its agenda, positioning SFF as the central stage for shaping the next decade of finance.
1. Money20/20 USA
Date: 18-21 October 2026
Location: The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas
Money20/20 is the world’s leading series for the global money ecosystem and its US edition is the standout in its calendar.
It brings together senior leaders from payments, banking, fintech, retail and technology in Las Vegas every October and, as the largest dedicated platform for financial services innovation, unites thousands of decision‑makers to shape how money is moved, managed, spent and borrowed.
With hundreds of sessions, showcases of AI‑driven payments, open finance, stablecoins and real‑time infrastructure – plus curated networking and deal‑making tools – Money20/20 USA acts as the annual crucible where partnerships form, deals accelerate and the future of finance is brought to life.