Planning which fintech events London and the rest of the UK have to offer in 2027? The calendar is crowded, from payments shows at ExCeL to policy-heavy summits at the Guildhall. We’ve picked 10 fintech events in London and the UK worth your time, with dates, venues and who each one suits best, so founders, investors and bankers can plan the year around the rooms that matter.
Dates checked on 1 November 2026 on each organiser’s official website. Where 2027 dates have not been announced, we give the expected month based on the most recent edition, so always confirm before you book travel.
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How we chose these fintech events
We looked for well-established events with a senior audience, real deal-making and a clear reason to attend, and we aimed for a mix of payments, banking, investment and policy. We included events outside London where they serve a strong regional fintech community. The list runs in date order, not as a ranking, and the attendee figures are the organisers’ own.
Fintech events London and UK 2027 at a glance
| Event | City | 2027 dates | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| FinovateEurope | London (2026) | Expected early 2027 | Live fintech demos |
| MoneyLIVE Summit | London | 2–3 Mar | Retail banking and payments |
| Innovate Finance Global Summit (UK FinTech Week) | London | 20 Apr (week 19–23 Apr) | Founders, investors and policymakers |
| PAY360 | London | 21–22 Apr | Payments |
| London Tech Week | London | 7–11 Jun | The wider tech and investor crowd |
| FinTech North Leeds Conference | Leeds | Expected Jun | Fintech in the North of England |
| Fintech Week London | London | 20–24 Sep | Early-stage and scaling founders |
| FinTech Scotland Festival and Fintech Summit | Edinburgh and Glasgow | Expected late Sep–early Oct | Access to Scotland’s banks |
| FinNext London 2027 | London | 13 Oct | Founders, VCs and bankers |
| FTT Fintech Festival | London | Expected Nov | Technology buyers at banks and fintechs |
The 10 fintech events in London and the UK to attend in 2027
1. FinovateEurope
- When: Expected early 2027 (the 2026 edition ran 10–11 February); 2027 dates and venue not yet announced
- Where: InterContinental London – The O2 in 2026
- Best for: Bankers and investors scouting fintechs through live product demos
Run by Informa Connect, Finovate’s format is built around short live demos rather than slides, which makes it an efficient way to see many products in two days. The organisers report more than 1,000 senior attendees, including over 700 C-level executives, heads, directors and VPs.
2. MoneyLIVE Summit
- When: 2–3 March 2027
- Where: Business Design Centre, London
- Best for: Retail banking and payments executives, and fintechs that sell to banks
MoneyLIVE, from Marketforce, is one of the London events where bank leaders talk most openly about their technology plans. The organisers report more than 2,000 attendees, 60% of them from financial institutions.
3. Innovate Finance Global Summit and UK FinTech Week
- When: Summit on 20 April 2027; UK FinTech Week runs 19–23 April 2027, with the Pitch360 startup competition on 21 April
- Where: Guildhall, London
- Best for: Founders, investors and policymakers
Innovate Finance, the industry body for UK fintech, runs its Global Summit as the flagship of UK FinTech Week, with partners including the City of London Corporation, the Department for Business and Trade, HM Treasury and London & Partners. The organisers report more than 1,500 attendees from over 70 countries.
4. PAY360
- When: 21–22 April 2027
- Where: ExCeL London
- Best for: Payments founders, payment providers, banks and merchants
PAY360 is organised by The Payments Association, the UK payments industry body, and in 2027 it falls in the same week as UK FinTech Week. The organisers report more than 7,000 attendees, 170 exhibitors and sponsors, and visitors from over 70 countries.
5. London Tech Week
- When: 7–11 June 2027 (expo and stages 7–9 June)
- Where: Olympia London, with fringe events across the city
- Best for: Founders and VCs who want the wider tech and investor crowd
London Tech Week is not a fintech-only event, but it is one of the largest technology events in the UK. It is organised by Informa Tech, Founders Forum and London & Partners, with support from the UK Government and the Mayor of London, and reported more than 31,600 attendees and 700 speakers in 2026.
6. FinTech North Leeds Conference
- When: Expected June 2027 (the 2026 edition ran on 24 June); the Leeds 2027 date is to be announced
- Where: Leeds (aql, Salem Chapel, in 2026)
- Best for: Founders, banks and building societies in the North of England
FinTech North, founded in 2016 as the first regional UK fintech hub, runs a programme of events across northern cities and reports a community of more than 10,000 people. Leeds is its flagship conference and a good way to meet the region’s banks and building societies.
7. Fintech Week London
- When: 20–24 September 2027
- Where: Venues across London, to be announced
- Best for: Early-stage and scaling founders
Not to be confused with UK FinTech Week in April, Fintech Week London is a smaller, networking-led week organised by Fintech Fringe. The organisers report more than 600 attendees and 100 speakers in 2026, and expect around 1,000 attendees in 2027.
8. FinTech Scotland Festival and Fintech Summit
- When: Expected late September to early October 2027 (the 2026 festival ran 30 September – 7 October)
- Where: Edinburgh and Glasgow; the Fintech Summit was held at the EICC, Edinburgh, in 2026
- Best for: Founders and investors looking for access to Scotland’s banks
The festival is run by FinTech Scotland, the country’s fintech cluster organisation, while the Fintech Summit is organised by DIGIT. The 2026 festival was the ninth edition and the Summit its 13th year, with major banks hosting sessions.
9. FinNext London 2027
- When: 13 October 2027
- Where: London, venue to be announced
- Best for: Fintech founders, venture capital investors, bankers and BFSI leaders
FinNext London is a focused one-day fintech summit on open finance, payments, regulation and growth capital for UK and European fintechs, with keynotes, investor meetings, a startup showcase and the FinNext Awards. It falls six days after FinNext Dubai, so international delegates can cover both in one trip.
Full disclosure: FinNext is our own event. See passes and prices.
10. FTT Fintech Festival
- When: Expected November 2027 (the 2026 edition runs 9–10 November)
- Where: The Brewery, London, in 2026
- Best for: Technology buyers and innovation teams at banks and fintechs
Fintech Talents’ festival is built for people who buy and build financial technology. The organisers report more than 2,500 attendees, over 1,000 of them from financial institutions, and more than 400 speakers across eight stages.
Also on the UK fintech calendar
- Insurtech Insights Europe, 3–4 March 2027 at the InterContinental London – The O2: the place for insurtech, with more than 6,000 attendees reported (official website).
- City Week, expected in May (the 2026 edition ran 18–19 May): a policy-led summit for senior bankers and regulators (official website).
- Fintech Connect, expected in December (the 2026 edition runs 1–2 December at ExCeL London): a large exhibition for fintech suppliers selling to banks (official website).
When the UK fintech calendar is busiest
UK fintech events cluster in three seasons. Spring is the busiest: MoneyLIVE and Insurtech Insights Europe open March, then UK FinTech Week and PAY360 share a week in late April. June brings London Tech Week and the FinTech North conference in Leeds.
After a quieter summer, the autumn season runs from Fintech Week London in late September through the FinTech Scotland Festival, FinNext London in mid-October and the FTT Fintech Festival in November, with Fintech Connect closing the year in December. If you can only travel twice, one trip in April and one in October covers a large share of the UK fintech calendar.
How to choose the right UK fintech events for your goals
The best fintech events in London for you depend on what you need from the year. As a rough guide:
- Raising capital: UK FinTech Week, London Tech Week and FinNext London, which all put founders in front of investors.
- Selling to banks: MoneyLIVE, the FTT Fintech Festival, FinovateEurope and Fintech Connect, where bank technology buyers attend in numbers.
- Payments: PAY360, plus the payments content at FinNext London and MoneyLIVE.
- Policy and regulation: the Innovate Finance Global Summit and City Week.
- Regional access: the FinTech North and FinTech Scotland events, which bring together regional banks, universities and founders.
For a fuller framework, read our guide on how to choose the right fintech conference.
Tips for planning your UK fintech events in 2027
- Watch the April crunch. UK FinTech Week (19–23 April) and PAY360 (21–22 April) fall in the same week, so book hotels and meetings early if you want both.
- Use the autumn for London. Fintech Week London (20–24 September) is about three weeks before FinNext London (13 October), giving you two chances to meet the city’s founders and investors.
- Pair London with the Gulf. FinNext Dubai on 7 October and FinNext London on 13 October are six days apart. Read our guide to fintech in Dubai if you are planning both.
- Look beyond London. Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow host strong regional fintech events, often with easier access to senior bankers.
- Book meetings before you fly. Our fintech conference networking tips explain how to plan, work the room and follow up.
Practical tips for visiting London for a fintech event
- Check the venue, not just the city. London’s event venues are spread out: ExCeL is in the Docklands, Olympia is in west London and the Guildhall is in the City. Book a hotel near the venue you will spend most time at.
- Allow time between meetings. Crossing London can take an hour at busy times, so cluster your meetings around each venue.
- Check entry requirements early. International visitors should check if they need a UK visa on GOV.UK well before they travel.
- Book hotels as soon as dates are confirmed. Rooms near the main venues fill quickly in the busiest event weeks, especially in April and October.
Fintech events London and UK: frequently asked questions
What is the biggest fintech event in London?
Among fintech-specific events on this list, PAY360 reports the largest audience, with more than 7,000 attendees. London Tech Week is bigger, with more than 31,600 attendees in 2026, but it covers the whole technology sector.
When is UK FinTech Week 2027?
UK FinTech Week runs 19–23 April 2027, with the Innovate Finance Global Summit at the Guildhall on 20 April.
Are all of these 2027 dates confirmed?
Not yet. MoneyLIVE Summit, the Innovate Finance Global Summit and UK FinTech Week, PAY360, London Tech Week, Fintech Week London and FinNext London have published 2027 dates. For the others we show the expected month based on the most recent edition.
Are there fintech events in the UK outside London?
Yes. FinTech North runs events in Leeds and other northern cities, and the FinTech Scotland Festival and the Fintech Summit take place in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Both are strong options for meeting regional banks and founders.
Which UK fintech events are best for meeting investors?
UK FinTech Week, including the Innovate Finance Global Summit and Pitch360, London Tech Week and FinNext London all set out to bring founders and investors together. Book meetings in advance to make the most of them.
When is FinNext London 2027?
FinNext London takes place on 13 October 2027. The venue will be announced on the edition page and emailed to registered attendees.
Join us at FinNext London
FinNext London brings fintech founders, investors and bankers together on 13 October 2027. Get your pass or nominate for the FinNext Awards. Planning further afield? See our top fintech events in 2027 worldwide.