The Top Finance, FinTech, and Banking Conferences in Europe for 2026

Introduction

The new year is already into its second month, and with 2026 having already picked up steam, industry leaders, executives, and innovators in the FinTech and banking spaces will be looking ahead to the best opportunities to connect with industry peers, land new leads for their companies, and highlight the latest trends and innovations shaping the finance world.

Across Europe, several high-profile events will take place, bringing together the movers and shakers of the finance and tech worlds to learn, connect, and grow. These events will feature a roster of top speakers, leading companies shaping the future of finance, and a diverse set of attendees.

We’ve compiled a list of the premier events in the finance, FinTech, and banking industries that should be on any leading professional’s calendar for 2026.

February

NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum

• Dates: 19 February, 2026
• Location: Malta
• Target Audience: Professionals in RegTech and compliance

A one-day event taking place at the Hilton Malta. The event is designed for decision-makers in the payments, RegTech, and compliance sectors and will feature a series of keynote presentations, panel discussions with industry leaders, and networking opportunities.

Organized to shed light on the latest trends surrounding the future of payments, regulatory compliance, and financial services, the event features several high-profile speakers with keynotes and panels covering topics ranging from KYC/AML to navigating regulatory challenges and payments innovation.

March

European Digital Finance Conference

• Dates: 5 March, 2026
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Target Audience: Banking tech professionals, Senior Banking Executives

The European Digital Finance Conference (EDFC) is a one-day event taking place in Amsterdam that focuses on how to modernize decades-old core technology still used by banks, to enable innovation and agility across the industry. The event features case studies and keynotes from key stakeholders at leading financial institutions and offers practical insights and discussions on best practices and transformative approaches to modernizing data and optimizing operations.

Stockholm FinTech Week

• Dates: 18-19 March, 2026
• Location: Stockholm, Sweden
• Target Audience: FinTech professionals and stakeholders, Financial Executives, and thought leaders

Stockholm Fintech Week returns for its latest edition in March, in a two-day event that gathers leaders from the Nordic FinTech community and beyond. The event prioritizes attendee engagement and seeks to explore how innovation in the fintech space will transform customer experience.

With a packed program full of industry experts and keynotes discussing trending topics such as AI, new legislation, and platform-driven finance, the event promises to be an exciting look into the future of fintech.

April

FIBE - FinTech Berlin

• Dates: 15-16 April, 2026
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Target Audience: FinTech professionals, Senior Executives, and startups

Billed as the leading Finance & Tech festival in Europe, FIBE exists at the convergence of financial services and technology. Taking place in Berlin, Europe’s startup capital, it promises to showcase the latest innovations and trailblazing tech startups in the FinTech space.

The conference focuses heavily on its ample networking opportunities and will be full of exciting keynotes, product demos, and insightful panel discussions with industry experts. With over 2,000 attendees from 42 countries attending the 2025 edition, FIBE has a global flair and an unmatched energy.

Paris Blockchain Week

• Dates: 11-15 April, 2026
• Location: Paris, France
• Target Audience: Digital Asset Executives, Crypto Innovators, Startups

The forum “where innovation meets capital”, Paris Blockchain Week, which takes place in a stunning location beneath The Louvre, showcases the future of finance and the technologies that will be its drivers. With over 10,000 attendees, 320 speakers, and a renowned list of sponsors, Paris Blockchain Week caters to decision makers in the finance space seeking to shape the future of Europe’s asset economy.

With a special emphasis on startups and investors, including a hackathon, a pitch day, and an Investor & Founders Day, the event brings together some of the key players in the digital assets space and is packed with exciting keynotes and numerous side events.

May

NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum

• Dates: 7 May, 2026
• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Target Audience: Banking Executives, IT/Compliance Decision Makers

Hosted at the iconic W Hotel right on the Barcelona coast, this one-day conference covers topics at the intersection of RegTech, compliance, and payments. The day will be full of keynotes and panel discussions from industry leaders, and will feature important discussions on the latest regulatory shifts and their implications for regulatory compliance.

Banking Transformation Summit 2026

• Dates: 19-20 May, 2026
• Location: London, UK
• Target Audience: Senior Banking Executives

Bringing together over 1,000 attendees and over 150 speakers, Banking Transformation Summit centers on covering what’s shaping the future of banking. The event agenda features valuable learning opportunities for Senior Executives in the form of keynotes and case studies covering some of the latest innovations in the banking space and the impact they’re poised to have, along with great networking opportunities throughout the duration of the summit.

June

Money 20/20 Europe

• Dates: 2-4 June, 2026
• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Target Audience: Banking Executives, Sales Executives

Europe’s biggest fintech conference is back in early June with industry leaders from the entire finance and banking ecosystem descending on Amsterdam. Money 20/20 Europe promises to be an ideal location for deal-brokering, meeting key industry figures, and high-quality networking opportunities.

Along with networking and closing new deals, there will be plenty of insightful keynotes, and workshops covering the latest trends across the money ecosystem.

July

World Finance Forum

• Dates: 15 July, 2026
• Location: Berlin, Germany
• Target Audience: Senior Executives, Finance Leaders

The one-day event features a series of discussions centered around the core themes of AI & Automation, ESG Value Perception, Finance Workforce, Strategic FP&A, and Economic Volatility. With several prominent speakers, including CFO’s and Heads of Finance for prominent global brands, the event promises to be insightful.

October

Fintech Meetup Europe

• Dates: 6-8 October, 2026
• Location: Lisbon, Portugal
• Target Audience: Senior Executives, Investors, Decision Makers

The last quarter of 2026 opens with Fintech Meetup Europe. The event offers strong networking opportunities, including the chance to schedule meetings with key decision-makers from across the continent’s fintech landscape. From enterprise-level firms to startups and merchants, there will be a diverse group of industry professionals poised to close new deals in the Portuguese capital.

November

FTT Fintech Festival

• Dates: 9-10 November, 2026
• Location: London, UK
• Target Audience: Fintech Senior Executives, Founders, Tech Professionals

A two-day event in London featuring 9 stages with discussions centering on the latest trends and technologies shaping finance, payments, and fraud. Each stage focuses on its own segment of the wider fintech, payments, and anti-fraud sectors. The conference also features co-located events covering FTT AI Transformation, FTT Mutuals, and the Future Identity Festival.