Navigating the future: Top UK digital banking events to attend in 2026

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Fintech events in the UK for 2026

Discover which fintech events not to miss across the UK in the coming year.

AI & Big Data Expo, 4-5th February, London

AI & Big Data Expo is the leading event for Generative AI, Enterprise AI, Machine Learning, Security, Ethical AI, Deep Learning, Data Ecosystems, and NLP. Hear from global AI pioneers and gain insights from industry leadersat ING and Mastercard.

Finovate Europe 10th - 11th February, Intercontinental O2, London  

Join the conference that will help you better understand the opportunities in emerging technologies like quantum computing, Artificial intelligence and explore the latest strategies for fighting fraud and financial crime, and find the most effective use cases for both AI and digital assets like stablecoins.

Money Live, 9th - 10th March 2026, Business Design Centre, London

The agenda will be focus on bank strategy, AI in banking (risk, CX, ops), payments transformation, open finance, and growth models for digital banking. The 2026 speakers lineup include big names such as Marnix van Stiphout (ING), Bianca Zwart (bunq), Divya Bhardwaj (Uber), David Whittaker (Monzo) and many more.

Pay 360 Conference 25th - 26th March 2025, ExCeL, London

PAY360 is the ultimate gathering for the payments industry. Discover the evolution of payments in the UK economy, get insights on financial crime and how to prevent it. Topics such as cooperation, innovation, competition, and regulatory priorities will also be discussed at the event. 

IFGS, 21st April 2026, London

Ranging from innovators, institutions, regulators to policy-makers, startups and investors in one place for a day of thought-provoking discussions. IFGS continues to attract the brightest and best from the global FinTech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector now and in years to come.

The agenda will spotlight the global fintech ecosystem, with an increased focus on the key areas that enhance, empower and ensure that FinTech and financial services pave the way for economic growth, sustainability, and a financial system that caters for all.

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FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps, May 13th 2025, London, UK

FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps brings together a dynamic mix of retailers, marketplaces, manufacturers, insurance providers, healthcare, entertainment, travel businesses, financial institutions, fintechs, and tech innovators.

Gain insights from a broad spectrum of industry leaders as they explore the transformative impact of embedded finance on both consumers and businesses. Learn how cross-sector collaborations are driving innovation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies, and reimagining business models to deliver exceptional value to end users.

Digital Assets Summit 2026, 13-14th May 2026

The Digital Assets Summit explores the integration of crypto-native technologies into traditional systems, blockchain, and mainstream finance. Across two days of keynotes, panels and private networking, the summit will tackle tokenisation of real-world assets and digital asset allocation strategies to the evolving regulatory landscape and blockchain infrastructure. The goal is to offer clarity on this topic.The road to institutional adoption is no longer theoretical; it's underway, uneven, and politically shaped.

The AI Summit, 10-11th June 2026,London

The Summit delivers cutting-edge insights, high-value connections and strategies to accelerate AI-driven growth - whether you're streamlining operations or reshaping entire industries.

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