Wales Fintech Festival 2026

The Wales Fintech Festival 2026 is a flagship event celebrating Welsh fintech, tech & finance innovation, talent and global impact.

About the Event

The Wales Fintech Festival 2026 is a flagship event celebrating Welsh fintech, tech and finance innovation, talent and global impact.

Bringing leaders from fintech, financial services and technology together with investors, influencers, academia, government and professionals from various sectors, the festival is designed as a high-energy, outcomes-focused gathering that goes beyond the traditional conference format.

This is where the Welsh fintech ecosystem comes together to connect, collaborate and showcase innovation on a national and global stage.

FinTech Wales members — check your email or Slack for your exclusive discount code to use on Eventbrite.

Your ticket to the Wales Fintech Festival includes:

• Full-day access to the festival programme
• Entry to keynote sessions, panels and showcases
• Networking opportunities throughout the day
• Lunch and refreshments
• Evening after party with drinks, food and entertainment

Festival Agenda

Kick off your day the right way and experience a full day of insight, innovation and connection.

10:00 – 11:00

Arrive, connect, and ease into the day with relaxed networking over tea and coffee.

11:00 – 18:00

Get inspired and energised with a full programme of:

• Keynote speakers from global fintech leaders
• Dynamic showcase talks and startup pitches
• Real-world challenge and solution presentations
• Networking breaks throughout the day
• Lunch and refreshments included
  

18:00 – Late

Unwind and celebrate with an evening of drinks, great conversations, delicious nibbles and live entertainment.

A full day of ideas, innovation, and connections you won’t want to miss.

Festival Themes

The programme is built around key themes shaping the future:

• Built in Wales. Scaling Worldwide
• FinTech for Good
• AI Efficiencies & Business Solutions Across Sectors
• Future Talent Showcase
• Cross-Sector Challenge Solutions
• Investment Pitch Sessions

What to Expect

• Inspiring keynote speakers
• High-energy pitch sessions
• Innovation showcases
• Cross-sector collaboration
• Opportunities to connect with investors and industry leaders

Who Should Attend

• Fintech and technology companies
• Financial services professionals
• Founders and entrepreneurs
• Investors and venture capital firms
• Universities and colleges
• Government and policymakers
• Professionals from other idustries curious about Welsh fintech and tech solutions

Join Us

Be part of the first Wales Fintech Festival and help shape the future of Wales and beyond.

A full day of ideas, innovation, and connections you won’t want to miss.