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The Top Fintech Industry Events to Attend in 2026 – H2

As the fintech industry continues to grow, so does the number of fintech events, meaning that choosing the right one can be difficult. Fear not, as the Chatsworth team has distilled the vast array of conferences occurring in the second half of 2026 down into a list of those which we believe are really worth attending.

The Top Fintech Industry Events to Attend in 2026 – H2

As the fintech industry continues to grow, so does the number of fintech events, meaning that choosing the right one can be difficult. Fear not, as the Chatsworth team has distilled the vast array of conferences occurring in the second half of 2026 down into a list of those which we believe are really worth attending.

Events are a fantastic opportunity to cut through the noise and put your brand front and centre in a room of potential customers and investors. The only issue is, there are loads of them, so how do firms decide which ones they should attend?

From digital asset conferences in Barcelona to fintech festivals in Bangkok, our list includes the events in the next six months that connect you with the networks, partners and investors essential to achieving your business objefinctives.

If you’re looking to elevate your presence at fintech events and take your PR and marketing strategy to the next level, reach out to us for a free consultation.

European Blockchain Convention: 16-17 September, Barcelona

European Blockchain Convention (EBC) is returning to Barcelona on 16-17 September, bringing together the global crypto ecosystem – builders, founders, investors, regulators, TradFi institutions, DeFi participants and VCs – under one roof.

The event boasts 6,000+ attendees and 300+ speakers from over 90 different countries and also houses Europe’s largest meetings programme for the crypto industry, with 10,000+ 1:1 meetings.

The event format is geared toward dealmaking and partnerships, with an agenda and venue designed to support high-volume, high-quality connection-building, making it useful for anyone tracking institutional crypto, market structure, infrastructure, tokenisation and next-gen L1/L2 ecosystems. 

You can purchase tickets for the event through the link here. Be sure to use our code CHATSW_15 for 15% off.

Fintech Week London: 7-11 September, London

Fintech Week London returns for five days across the capital, with Fintech Fringe leading the charge and a flagship two-day Summit on 9-10 September at the centre of it all.

The event brought together over 1,000 attendees in 2025 and organisers are expecting 1,500 this year, with 150+ speakers and roughly 69% at C-suite level or above. Beyond the Summit, the week includes an exhibition, a curated 1:1 meetings programme and a full calendar of satellite events hosted by other organisers across London.

It’s less a single conference and more an ecosystem takeover, so it suits firms wanting broad visibility across founders, investors, regulators and operators rather than one narrow audience. If your priority is being seen and building new relationships in the UK fintech scene right as the autumn conference season kicks off, this is a strong opener.

FinovateFall: 9-11 September, New York

FinovateFall is the US flagship of the Finovate series and is strongly oriented toward seeing innovation through live demos and structured agenda streams. 

The event is particularly useful for product teams and strategy leads who want to compress competitive scanning and partner discovery into a few days. 

Because the event is built around a repeatable demo format, it’s easier to compare solutions across categories under one roof than at many general conferences.

Sibos: 28 September – 1 October, Miami

Sibos is SWIFT’s major annual conference and exhibition, bringing together a global community across banking, payments, securities, trade and financial messaging/infrastructure. It is the place to explore the big system-level themes shaping financial services alongside a large exhibition and structured networking. 

Last year’s speakers included Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, Christian Sewing, CEO at Deutsche Bundesbank as well as Jürgen Klopp, former Manager of Liverpool Football Club, who shared his insights on leadership and how business leaders can apply lessons in resilience and confidence to navigate today’s business environment.

If your work involves cross-border payments, institutional partnerships, transaction banking, correspondent banking, or the plumbing that enables global finance, Sibos is one of the most credible places to meet stakeholders who operate at scale. It’s less about consumer fintech hype and more about the future of financial market infrastructure and institutional collaboration.

ICMA FinTech and Digitalisation Forum: 29 September, London

ICMA’s FinTech and Digitalisation Forum returns for a full day at DLA Piper’s London office, bringing together buy-side and sell-side firms, technology and data providers, infrastructure operators and global regulators to examine the digital transformation of capital markets.

Expect sessions on DLT-based bonds, AI’s growing role across the bond workflow, the rise of stablecoins and the data standards needed to make new technology interoperable at scale. The agenda runs from keynotes through to closed-door breakout sessions, including a buy-side-only room and a session dedicated to developments in DLT repo.

For firms working in fixed income infrastructure, tokenisation or capital markets technology, this is one of the most credible, specialist rooms to be in this year. 

Money20/20 USA: 18-21 October, Las Vegas

Money20/20 USA is a flagship fintech convening point and a place where industry leaders and innovators converge around major shifts in financial services, with this year’s conference being held in the iconic Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas.

Practically, this is one of the best-known US events if you want wide coverage in a single trip, bringing together large incumbents, high-growth fintechs, investors, vendors and media. If you’re building a US pipeline, launching partnerships, or positioning a brand, Money20/20’s scale and cross-category attendance are the main draw.

Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival: 2-6 November, Hong Kong

Hong Kong FinTech Week (now paired with StartmeupHK Festival) is a major regional convening platform that blends fintech and broader entrepreneurship. 

For firms that care about Asian market access, this is one of the more visible events for policy-plus-industry conversation and it’s structured as a week rather than a two-day expo. 

If you’re looking for a credible APAC event with strong institutional and government adjacency, this is a key candidate.

Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF): 18-20 November, Singapore

Singapore Fintech Festival is one of the world’s best-known fintech festivals and a flagship APAC meeting point for innovation, policy and commercial collaboration. 

Last year’s speakers included Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore, Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and Dr. Chang Yong Rhee, Governor of the Bank of Korea.

SFF 2026 will be set around a programme designed to help attendees stay ahead of emerging technology and to plug into the global fintech community through multiple formats including forums, workshops, roundtables, networking receptions and partner events. 

For teams building APAC partnerships, SFF is valuable because of Singapore’s position as a regional hub and the festival is built to support high volumes of structured and informal meetings.

TheCityUK National Conference: 19 November, Bristol

TheCityUK’s flagship National Conference heads to the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel this year, bringing policymakers, regulators and senior industry leaders together to discuss how financial and related professional services can drive growth across the UK’s regions and nations.

Last year’s edition featured Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, alongside senior figures from the Bank of England, HM Treasury and the FCA, with panels covering investment barriers, the government’s growth agenda and how regional hubs are reshaping the industry’s relationship with public bodies.

This is a policy and public affairs event rather than a product showcase, making it especially relevant if your work touches financial services regulation, regional investment or government engagement outside London.

Events are a fantastic opportunity to cut through the noise and put your brand front and centre in a room of potential customers and investors. The only issue is, there are loads of them, so how do firms decide which ones they should attend?

From digital asset conferences in Barcelona to fintech festivals in Bangkok, our list includes the events in the next six months that connect you with the networks, partners and investors essential to achieving your business objectives.

If you’re looking to elevate your presence at fintech events and take your PR and marketing strategy to the next level, reach out to us for a free consultation.

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