“Money loves silence,” they say. However, when it comes to FinTech and innovations, it is important to network and learn from each other to make better solutions for various challenges. We’ve collected the top conferences, summits, and financial services meetings that will take place worldwide in 2026.
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| Month | Name | Date(s) | Location | Who Should Attend | What’s Unique About This Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | FinovateEurope | Feb 10-11, 2026 | London, UK | Fintech startups, banks, investors | Demo-driven — each exhibitor presents live in tight 7-minute bursts (Finovate style) |
| February | Fintech Week Dubai / Amsterdam | Feb 16-17 (Dubai) / Mar 11-12 (Amsterdam) | Dubai & Amsterdam | Global fintech community, regulators, innovators | Dual-city format; strong focus on “Trust, Transformation & Tech” theme in 2026 |
| March | Fintech Meetup | March 2026 (dates TBC) | (Likely U.S. location) | Fintech community, digital finance pros | Matchmaking / curated 1:1 meeting system (double opt-in) to maximize ROI |
| April | Smarter Faster Payments | Apr 26-29, 2026 | San Diego, USA | Payments technologists, banks, fintechs | Banking/payments tech providers, financial institution leads |
| April | Fintech Summit (Middle East / Levant) | Apr 22, 2026 | Amman, Jordan | Regional fintech leaders, banks, startups | Covers challenges & growth in the Levant region; good for MENA network expansion |
| May | FIS Emerald | May 4-7, 2026 | Orlando, USA | Banking / payments tech providers, financial institution leads | Hosted by major vendor FIS — deep dives into their stack and partner ecosystem |
| May | FinovateSpring | May (dates per Informa) | San Diego, USA | Fintech innovators, banks, VCs | Like FinovateEurope, but U.S. version — demo-centric format with speed and punch |
| June | Money20/20 Europe | June 2-4, 2026 | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Broad fintech, payments, banking community | Europe’s flagship fintech show — cross-sector, global attendance, deal flow hub |
| September | Money20/20 Middle East | Sept 14-16, 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Regional fintech / financial services players | Focused on GCC / MENA digital finance trends and regulatory challenges |
| October | Money20/20 USA | Oct 26-29, 2026 | Las Vegas, USA | US & global fintech, payments, investors | Flagship U.S. edition — strong mix of partnerships, launches, global angles |
| (TBA / Tentative) | Fintech Talents North America | September 2026 (date TBC) | USA | Broad fintech, payments, and banking community | Credit unions, fintech, and regional banks |