Top Must-Attend Fintech Conferences of 2025

Fintech conferences offer enormous opportunities to learn about the newest trends, network with influencers, and acquire knowledge that can advance your business or career. Whether you are a fintech startup entrepreneur, a banking leader, or a financial technology enthusiast, the following are conferences that you cannot miss in 2025.

List of Must-Attend Fintech Conferences of 2025

January

Acquire or Be Acquired

Getting the new year off to a great start is the Acquire or Be Acquired conference. This conference which will run from 26-28 January in Phoenix, Arizona, is one that financial institutions and fintech companies contemplating mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships must attend. This M&A conference provides a platform for industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, deal types, and regulatory matters in the rapidly evolving fintech M&A space.

February

Fintech Retreat

The Fintech Retreat, held between 3-4 February in San Francisco, is an invitation-only, closed-door meeting where market visionaries, technology innovators, and strategic thought leaders meet. It is a closed-door forum that revolves around emerging technologies, marketplace direction, and the future of financial services, where participants have an opportunity to dive into substance-driven conversations and collaborate to shape the fintech future.

MIT Fintech Conference

If you are seeking intellectual insights and research-based opinions, the MIT Fintech Conference on February 21 at the MIT Samberg Conference Center in Massachusetts is a conference not to be missed. This premium academic conference features cutting-edge research, panel sessions, and keynote addresses by the crème de la crème of industry experts. It gives participants a complete insight into the latest fintech innovations and what the future of the industry holds.

Future Digital Finance Connect

Following up on the business side, the Future Digital Finance Connect conference on February 24-25 in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a conference to learn about the digital transformation of the financial services sector. Open banking, embedded finance, and the emerging digital customer experience are some of the most significant topics of debate in this conference, an event that is worth attending for banking and fintech professionals.

Finovate Europe

Finovate Europe 2025 will be held on February 25-26 at the Intercontinental O2 in London. The two-day event is highly renowned for showcasing the latest trends in the financial technology industry, and this year’s event will welcome 32 companies from 13 countries as they showcase their innovative fintech products and solutions.

Annual FinTech Summit 2025

Annual FinTech Summit 2025, February 26-28 at Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, Singapore is a three-day conference that offers spaces for financial technology professionals, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts. It will feature knowledge-filled presentations, networking, and FinTech news and updates. It is a place where like-minded individuals meet and hear smart insights regarding money in the future.

March

American Banker’s Payments Forum

The American Banker’s Payments Forum, hosted on March 4-6 in San Francisco, is a conference one should not miss for payments industry professionals who worry about the payment and digital commerce future. At this forum, the latest trends, new technologies, and regulatory trends that stir the payments world are being covered, providing recommendations for financial institutions, payment processors, and fintech innovators.

MoneyLIVE Summit

The MoneyLIVE Summit, hosted on March 10-11 in London, is one of the leading European fintech and banking events that delves into the financial services industry’s digital revolution. The areas of interest for this conference cover neo-banking, open finance, and the evolving role of technology in banking, and for this reason, it is a must-attend event for banking leaders and fintech professionals who wish to remain updated on the trends in the European market.

Fintech Meetup

Running in tandem with the MoneyLIVE Summit is the Fintech Meetup, held from March 10-13 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The largest fintech networking conference, Fintech Meetup offers unmatched access to connect with the industry leaders, learn about the latest fintech solutions, and participate in lively discussions on the future of financial services.

Fintech Americas Miami

With the Latin American economy in mind, Fintech Americas Miami, March 18-20, in Miami, Florida, is a platform to talk about fintech solutions and trends for use in emerging economies. The event is particularly focused on financial institutions, fintechs, and investors wishing to find out and benefit from the idiosyncratic opportunities and challenges of the Latin American fintech economy.

Pay360 Conference

Wrapping up the month is the Pay360 Conference, on March 25-26 in London, and it is an event not to be missed by anyone interested in the future of digital payments and commerce. The conference addresses the technology, regulatory, and consumer trends that are transforming the payments space and offers valuable information for payment providers, financial institutions, and fintech innovators.

April

InsurTech Spring Conference 

As spring goes on, the fintech conference calendar changes to feature specialty events that are more directed at industry niches and emerging trends. The InsurTech Spring Conference of April 2-3 in New York City is the right place to be if you are interested in the convergence of insurance and technology. It is also billed to explore innovative developments in areas such as AI, IoT, and digital distribution, providing true insight into the rapidly changing insurtech ecosystem.

Africa Fintech Summit 2025

If you are interested in the fintech scene on the African continent then you must attend the Africa Fintech Summit 2025 on April 24 in Washington, D.C.. This summit is set to embrace the unique fintech trends, challenges, and opportunities in the continent. It also offers valuable networking and learning opportunities for financial institutions, fintechs, and investors targeting this dynamic and rapidly growing market.

May

Finovate Spring

Kick-starting the month is the Finovate Spring which is to be held May 7-9 in San Diego, California. This is one of the most influential fintech demo events you can attend this year. The fast-paced event features 7-minute product demos by a highly selected group of fintech newcomers and disruptors, giving attendees an insider look at the newest developments in financial technology.

Dubai Fintech Summit 2025

Moving on to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, the Dubai Fintech Summit 2025, will be held between May 12-13 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It is certainly not an event to be missed if you are interested in learning and engaging in this region’s expanding fintech environment. The summit will also address the current fintech trends, regulations, and initiatives occurring in the MENA region.

FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps

In parallel with the Dubai Fintech Summit is the FTT Embedded Finance & Super-Apps conference, set to happen on May 13 in London, United Kingdom. This specialized event covers the latest trends in embedded finance and super-apps that are transforming consumers’ interactions with financial services.

June

American Banker Digital Banking

The American Banker Digital Banking conference, which will be held in June (dates to be announced) in Boca Raton, Florida, is a high-end event for the discussion of the digitization of banking. The conference explores the latest trends, technologies, and strategies that are shaping the digital customer experience.

The 2025 U.S. Fintech Symposium

Moving on to the larger U.S. fintech landscape, the 2025 U.S. Fintech Symposium will run from June 2-4 in Oak Brook, Illinois. The symposium is important if you’re still new to the industry and need a general overview of the fintech market. Forums will also be held on trends, regulations, and ecosystem innovations in the United States.

Money 20/20 Europe

You can also expand your horizons beyond North America with the Money 20/20 Europe event between June 3-5 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Money 20/20 Europe event is a global fintech power meeting that has to be on every industry expert’s list of events to attend. This event also has the largest fintech and payments event in the world with thousands of attendees, keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, and networking activities that cover all aspects of financial services innovation.

Fintech Generations

The Fintech Generations conference will hold between June 11-12 in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is an opportunity for a unique perspective on the intergenerational dynamics of fintech innovation. The event will explore the evolving role of wealth management, digital banking, and fintech solutions in catering to the needs and preferences of different generations, from Baby Boomers to Gen Z.

Future of Fintech

Rounding out the month is the Future of Fintech conference which is due to be held on June 12 in London, United Kingdom. It is a wonderful event for those seeking to explore the cutting edge of financial services innovation. The conference will look into emerging technologies, business models, and regulatory developments that are redefining the boundaries of the fintech industry.

August 

Fintech Devcon

As summer comes to an end, fintech conference calendars shift to more specialized events, with the highlight in August being the Fintech Devcon conference. The Fintech Devcon conference, taking place August 4-6 in Denver, Colorado, is a top event for fintech developers, engineers, and technologists.

September

Fintech Talents North America

Later in the year, September takes center stage for fintech talent and workforce development with the Fintech Talents North America conference. The Fintech Talents North America conference is scheduled for September 2-3 in New York City and is a must-attend event for anyone who has an interest in the evolving fintech job market, talent management, and workforce development.

October

LEND360

As the year marches on, October brings the LEND360 conference, a must-attend event for professionals focused on the lending and alternative finance sectors of the fintech industry. Scheduled for October 6-8 in Dallas, Texas, LEND360 provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, technologies, and regulatory developments shaping the online lending, alternative credit, and fintech lending landscapes.

November

FTT Fintech Festival

As the year winds down, November is marked by two fintech conferences that are a must-visit and give a comprehensive picture of the industry. The FTT Fintech Festival, held in November

10-11 London, United Kingdom is the flagship fintech event run by the FTT (Future of Finance and Fintech) team, which covers a wide range of fintech topics, including open banking, embedded finance, digital wealth management, and the role of new technologies.

Singapore Fintech Festival

Immediately following the FTT Fintech Festival is the Singapore Fintech Festival, held from November 12-14 in Singapore. As the world’s largest fintech festival, it hosts thousands of attendees from all over the globe and offers a rich program of keynotes, panel discussions, and networking.

Conclusion

As you journey along the fintech conference ecosystem of 2025, having a good approach and a plan to make the most out of these events will do you wonders. The major fintech conferences detailed here paint you a good view of where the industry stands so you are well-informed on how to make judicious connections, and discover the potential for growth.