Dubai · London · Singapore | 2027
FinNext Conference 2027: The Global Fintech Summit for Founders, VCs and Bankers
Three cities, one fintech community. FinNext is the fintech conference that brings together founders, venture capital investors, bankers and BFSI leaders for a day of ideas, deal-making and partnerships in Dubai, London and Singapore.
Dubai 7 Oct 2027
London 13 Oct 2027
Singapore 24 Nov 2027
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Global editions in 2027
3
Regions: MENA, Europe and Asia-Pacific
15
FinNext Awards categories
10
Programme themes
2027 speakers
Speakers shaping what’s next in financial services
Founders, investors, bank leaders and policymakers take the stage at every edition. The first speakers for FinNext Dubai are confirmed, with London and Singapore to follow.
Sahel Al Rousan
Senior Economic Advisor, UAE Ministry of Finance
FinNext Dubai 2027
Elena Overchuk
COO, CFO and Finance Controller, Kyndryl
FinNext Dubai 2027
Tariq Alsuwaidi
Economic Expert, Ministry of Economy UAE
FinNext Dubai 2027
Maher Al Kaabi
Advisor to Group Chairman and Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group of Companies · UAE Circular Economy Council Member
FinNext Dubai 2027
Paula Tavangar
CIO, Injaz Capital
FinNext Dubai 2027
Ismail Tekin
Founder, The World Impacteurs
FinNext Dubai 2027
Ebrahiem Alzeyoudi
CEO, Al Khaleej Exchange (AKC)
FinNext Dubai 2027
Mustafa Al Khalfawi
Chief Executive Officer, Ajman Bank
FinNext Dubai 2027
Jeremy (Ian) Hussey
CEO and Board Member · Commodities, Payments and Digital Assets
FinNext Dubai 2027
Hanan Al-Shayeb
Chief Executive Officer · Fintech and Cross-Border Payments
FinNext Dubai 2027
Hamad Salem Al Ameri
Managing Director and Group CEO, Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC
FinNext Dubai 2027
Amith Rajan
CEO, Board Member, Fintech Investor and Mentor
FinNext Dubai 2027
Sahel Al Rousan
Senior Economic Advisor, UAE Ministry of Finance
FinNext Dubai 2027
Elena Overchuk
COO, CFO and Finance Controller, Kyndryl
FinNext Dubai 2027
Tariq Alsuwaidi
Economic Expert, Ministry of Economy UAE
FinNext Dubai 2027
Maher Al Kaabi
Advisor to Group Chairman and Independent Board Member, Alserkal Group of Companies · UAE Circular Economy Council Member
FinNext Dubai 2027
Paula Tavangar
CIO, Injaz Capital
FinNext Dubai 2027
Ismail Tekin
Founder, The World Impacteurs
FinNext Dubai 2027
Ebrahiem Alzeyoudi
CEO, Al Khaleej Exchange (AKC)
FinNext Dubai 2027
Mustafa Al Khalfawi
Chief Executive Officer, Ajman Bank
FinNext Dubai 2027
Jeremy (Ian) Hussey
CEO and Board Member · Commodities, Payments and Digital Assets
FinNext Dubai 2027
Hanan Al-Shayeb
Chief Executive Officer · Fintech and Cross-Border Payments
FinNext Dubai 2027
Hamad Salem Al Ameri
Managing Director and Group CEO, Alpha Dhabi Holding PJSC
FinNext Dubai 2027
Amith Rajan
CEO, Board Member, Fintech Investor and Mentor
FinNext Dubai 2027
Three editions
Three fintech capitals. One global community.
Each FinNext fintech conference is programmed around its region, so you meet the founders, investors and institutions that matter for your market.
UAE · Middle East & Africa
FinNext Dubai 2027
7 October 2027
Gulf digital banking, Islamic fintech, virtual assets and cross-border payments, with investors and banks from across the Middle East and Africa.
United Kingdom · Europe
FinNext London 2027
13 October 2027
Open finance, payments, regulation and growth capital in Europe’s most established fintech hub.
Singapore · Asia-Pacific
FinNext Singapore 2027
24 November 2027
Cross-border payments, digital assets and embedded finance at the gateway to South-East Asia and Asia-Pacific.
FiNext Awards & Conference 2025 · Dubai
Highlights from our last edition
FinNext comes from the team behind the FiNext Awards & Conference. Our 7th edition brought fintech founders, investors, bankers and regulators together in Dubai on 10–11 February 2025. FinNext 2027 builds on it, now across three cities.
Photos and video from the FiNext Awards & Conference 2025 in Dubai.
Who attends
Built for the people who build, fund and run financial services
Founders & startups
Meet investors, find bank and enterprise partners, and put your product in front of decision-makers from three regions.
VCs & investors
Discover promising fintech startups, compare notes with co-investors and follow deal flow across MENA, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Bankers & BFSI leaders
Explore fintech partnerships, learn how peers deploy AI and digital channels, and benchmark your transformation.
Regulators & ecosystem
Policymakers, sandbox and free-zone teams, technology providers and media shaping the rules and rails of finance.
Why FinNext
A fintech conference designed for deal-making
FinNext keeps the format focused: one high-quality day in each city, with time set aside for meetings as well as talks.
- Keynotes and panels from fintech, banking and investment leaders
- Investor meetings with dedicated time for founders and funds
- Startup showcase for early-stage fintechs
- FinNext Awards presented live at every edition
- Curated networking, lunch and an evening reception
2027 programme
Fintech conference themes
The topics founders, investors and bankers are dealing with now. See the full agenda.
AI in financial services
Generative AI, credit decisioning and fraud detection: what’s in production and how to govern it.
Digital banking
Neobanks, incumbent transformation and the economics of serving customers online.
Payments & cross-border
Real-time rails, remittances and wallets connecting MENA, Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Embedded & open finance
Banking-as-a-service, APIs and open-finance frameworks.
Digital assets & tokenisation
Stablecoins, tokenised assets and emerging regulation in the UAE, UK and Singapore.
Capital & investment
The fintech funding outlook and what investors want from founders.
News
From the blog
Fintech insights, event news and practical guides from the FinNext team.
FinNext Awards 2027
Recognising the innovators shaping financial services
Put your team, product or leader forward in 15 categories. Winners are announced live at FinNext Dubai, London and Singapore.
Media partners
Media & community partners
Media, associations and ecosystem partners who help us bring the fintech community together. More partners will be announced soon.
Speak at FinNext
We’re building the 2027 programme now. If you lead a fintech, bank, fund or regulator and have a story worth sharing, we’d like to hear from you.
Sponsor or partner
Put your brand in front of founders, investors and financial institutions in three regions, from headline partnership to exhibition space.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is FinNext Conference?
FinNext Conference is an international fintech summit held in Dubai, London and Singapore. Each edition brings together fintech founders, venture capital investors, bankers, BFSI leaders and regulators for keynotes, panel discussions, investor meetings and the FinNext Awards. It is organised by Internetshine Technologies, the team behind the FiNext Awards & Conference, whose 7th edition took place in Dubai in February 2025.
When and where is FinNext 2027?
FinNext Dubai takes place on 7 October 2027, FinNext London on 13 October 2027 and FinNext Singapore on 24 November 2027. Venues are announced on each edition’s page.
Who should attend this fintech event?
Founders and executives of fintech startups and scale-ups, venture capital and private equity investors, leaders from banks, insurers and other BFSI institutions, regulators, and technology providers serving financial services.
How do I register?
Choose your city and pass on the Tickets page and pay securely by card through Stripe. Your confirmation arrives by email.
How can I speak, sponsor or nominate?
Apply on the Speakers page, request the prospectus on the Sponsors & Partners page, or enter on the Award Nomination page. For anything else, email contact@finnextcon.com.
Is FinNext a fintech conference or an awards event?
Both. Each edition is a one-day fintech conference with keynotes, panels and investor meetings, and it ends with the FinNext Awards ceremony.
What does this fintech conference cover?
AI in financial services, digital banking, payments and cross-border, embedded and open finance, digital assets and tokenisation, and capital and investment. See the agenda.
Who is speaking?
The first speakers for Dubai are confirmed, from organisations including the UAE Ministry of Finance, Ajman Bank and Alpha Dhabi Holding. Meet the speakers.
How much do passes cost?
Passes range from $299 for students to $999 for delegates, per person and per edition. See Tickets.
Which fintech conference edition should I attend?
FinNext runs in three regions in 2027: Dubai for the Middle East and Africa, London for the UK and Europe, and Singapore for Asia-Pacific. Choose the edition closest to your market on the Editions page.
Can my company sponsor or exhibit?
Yes. Sponsorship, exhibition and startup booth packages are available for one city or the full 2027 series. Request the prospectus on the Sponsors & Partners page.
FinNext 2027
Join the global fintech community in 2027
Secure your place at FinNext Dubai, London or Singapore, or talk to us about speaking and sponsorship.