2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the fintech industry. From payments and trading infrastructure to brokers, prop firms, AI, and regulation, the global event calendar reflects an ecosystem that is scaling, professionalising, and consolidating.
Below is a month-by-month overview of the key fintech and trading-related events taking place in 2026, covering Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and North America.
January
CES 2026 (Financial Technology & Payments Tracks)
Las Vegas, USA
January 6–9, 2026
CES includes dedicated tracks and exhibitors focused on payments, digital identity, AI, and financial technology, making it relevant for fintech infrastructure and technology-driven financial services, according to official CES programme details.
NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show
New York City, USA
January 11–13, 2026
A global retail conference with strong representation from payment providers, digital wallets, and embedded finance platforms operating at the intersection of commerce and financial services, as outlined in the official NRF event overview.
World Economic Forum – Annual Meeting 2026
Davos, Switzerland
January 19–23, 2026
While not fintech-specific, the WEF Annual Meeting plays a role in shaping global narratives around finance, regulation, digital transformation, and capital markets, according to the World Economic Forum’s official agenda.
Fintech Retreat 26
San Francisco, USA
January 25–26, 2026
A closed-door fintech retreat attended by senior executives, investors, and policy stakeholders, with discussions focused on regulation, AI adoption, payments infrastructure, and long-term industry direction, as outlined in the event’s official programme.
Asian Financial Forum (AFF) 2026
Hong Kong
January 26–27, 2026
A regional finance and policy forum covering financial markets, regulation, digital finance, and cross-border capital flows, according to the official Asian Financial Forum overview.
February
Finovate Europe 2026
London, United Kingdom
February 10–11, 2026
A fintech-focused conference centred on product demos across banking, payments, compliance, and financial technology, based on the official Finovate Europe agenda.
iFX EXPO Dubai 2026
Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
February 10–12, 2026
A large-scale B2B event covering online trading, fintech, brokerage services, payments, liquidity, and trading technology, according to the official iFX EXPO Dubai event information.
FiNext Conference & Expo
Dubai, UAE
February 11, 2026
A regional fintech and financial services conference bringing together banks, fintech firms, and technology providers, as outlined in the official FiNext conference overview.
Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference
Frankfurt, Germany
February 10–12, 2026
A European finance and fintech conference focused on digital assets, payments, regulation, and financial market infrastructure, according to the official Frankfurt Digital Finance Conference information.
Africa Payments & RegTech Forum
Johannesburg, South Africa
February 12, 2026
A payments- and regulation-focused forum addressing digital finance, compliance, and financial infrastructure in African markets, based on the event’s official description.
Fintech Week & Expo 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
February 26–27, 2026
A European fintech gathering covering digital finance, payments, trust, and financial technology ecosystems, according to the official Fintech Week & Expo programme.
March
Baltic Payment Forum 2026
Vilnius, Lithuania
March 3, 2026
A regional payments conference focused on open banking, cross-border payments, and regulatory developments within the EU, based on the official Baltic Payment Forum programme.
Fintech Meetup 2026
Las Vegas, USA
March 30 – April 1, 2026
A B2B-focused fintech event structured around pre-scheduled meetings between banks, fintech firms, payment providers, and financial infrastructure companies, according to the official Fintech Meetup overview.
April
Traders Fair Lagos 2026
Lagos, Nigeria
April 10, 2026
A trading-focused event bringing together brokers, fintech providers, and trading communities, according to the official Traders Fair Lagos event information.
Paris Blockchain Week (Trading & Market Infrastructure Focus)
Paris, France
April 15-16, 2026
While blockchain-focused, the event includes strong representation from trading platforms, digital asset infrastructure providers, and financial market technology firms, as outlined in the official Paris Blockchain Week programme.
Prop Trading Expo Dubai 2026
Le Meridien Dubai Hotel and Conference Centre, UAE
April 17–18, 2026
A prop trading–focused expo covering proprietary trading models, platform infrastructure, evaluation frameworks, and trading technology, according to the official Prop Trading Expo Dubai event information.
TradeTech Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
April 21–23, 2026
An institutional trading conference focused on market structure, liquidity, execution, and trading technology, according to the official TradeTech Europe event information.
May
FIS Emerald 2026
Orlando, USA
May 4–7, 2026
A financial services and technology conference focused on payments, banking infrastructure, and transaction technology, based on the official FIS Emerald event details.
Traders Fair Philippines 2026
Manila, Philippines
May 9, 2026
A trading-focused event bringing together brokers, fintech providers, and trading communities, according to the official Traders Fair Philippines event information.
Dubai FinTech Summit 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
May 11–12, 2026
A fintech-focused summit covering financial infrastructure, regulation, digital finance, and capital markets, according to the official Dubai FinTech Summit event information.
Traders Fair Thailand 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
May 23, 2026
A trading-focused event bringing together brokers, fintech providers, and trading communities, according to the official Traders Fair Thailand event information.
June
Money20/20 Europe 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 2–4, 2026
A major European fintech event covering payments, financial infrastructure, trading platforms, and digital finance, according to the official Money20/20 Europe event information.
iFX EXPO International 2026
Limassol, Cyprus
June 16 – 18, 2026
A B2B event focused on online trading, fintech, brokerage services, liquidity, and trading technology, based on the official iFX EXPO International event information.
July
FinTech Afro-Eurasia Summit 2026
Victoria, Seychelles
July 8–10, 2026
A fintech-focused summit covering digital finance, payments, regulation, and cross-border collaboration across African, European, and Asian markets, according to the official FinTech Afro-Eurasia Summit event information.
August
Traders Fair Africa 2026
Johannesburg, South Africa
August 22, 2026
A trading-focused event bringing together brokers, fintech providers, and trading communities, according to the official Traders Fair Africa event information.
September
Global Fintech Fest 2026
Mumbai, India
September 8–10, 2026
A large-scale fintech event covering digital finance, payments infrastructure, regulation, and financial platforms across global markets, according to the official Global Fintech Fest event information.
Money20/20 Middle East 2026
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
September 15–17, 2026
A regional fintech event focused on payments, financial infrastructure, and digital finance across the Middle East, based on the official Money20/20 Middle East event information.
Prop Trading Expo London 2026
London, United Kingdom
September 25–26, 2026
A prop trading–focused event covering proprietary trading models, evaluation frameworks, trading platforms, and industry infrastructure, according to the official Prop Trading Expo London event information.
October
Money20/20 USA 2026
Las Vegas, USA
October 18 – 21, 2026
A large-scale fintech event focused on payments, financial infrastructure, trading platforms, and digital finance, according to the official Money20/20 USA event information.
November 2026
Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Singapore
November 18- 20, 2026
A global fintech event covering digital finance, payments infrastructure, regulation, and financial market technology, according to the official Singapore FinTech Festival event information.
Disclaimer: Event dates and details are based on publicly available information at the time of writing and may be subject to change. Readers are advised to consult official event websites for the latest updates.
