10 - 11 February, 2026
InterContinental O2
London
Why attend?
Join the brightest minds in fintech, banking, and financial services at FinovateEurope, where cutting-edge innovation, transformative insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities come together to shape the future of the industry.
Take a look below for why you should attend as a Bank or FI, fintech, startup, venture capitalist, building society, law firm or PR firm.
Why should banks and financial Institutions attend?
- Live demos help you discover new technologies you can use today
Finovate’s signature 7-minute demos help you efficiently discover working technology (as opposed to slide decks or pitches). Discover new products, elevate your user experience, and find practical applications that can solve your business challenges and increase efficiency. Come to Finovate with a wish list, or use the demos as a strategic tool for planning and budgeting, helping you identify solutions that align with your organisation’s priorities and financial goals. With 30 demos in a single day, there’s no better way to see the current state of the market - Experience genuine innovation
Unlike traditional financial services conferences, Finovate exclusively showcases live technologies and genuine innovation, rather than boring promotional content. The competitive demo application process ensures you only see what’s new and exciting - Connect directly with industry innovators
Finovate’s high-impact networking helps you connect with fintech founders and senior executives (not low-level salespeople), enabling meaningful conversations that cut to the chase. - Gain strategic insights
Learn from expert speakers and panelists who provide valuable perspectives on industry trends, emerging technologies, and strategic opportunities to help you stay ahead in the rapidly evolving financial services landscape.
Why should fintechs attend?
- Connect with high-value decision makers
Engage with 1,000+ senior-level attendees, including 500+ executives from banks, investors and financial institutions actively seeking innovative solutions to implement. Build relationships with the exact audience that drives your business growth. - Gain strategic direction from industry thought leaders
Learn from financial services executives, industry visionaries, and market leaders that can inform critical business decisions around technology development, customer targeting, distribution strategies, and market positioning to ensure your solutions align with industry needs and trends. - Stay ahead with competitive intelligence
Evaluate the competitive landscape through live demos and showcases from industry peers, identifying market gaps, benchmarking your own solutions against emerging technologies, and ensuring your innovations remain at the cutting edge of financial services technology. - Network with a senior-level influencers
Build connections with a high-calibre audience that can drive meaningful opportunities for your business.
Why should startups attend?
- Maximise your resources
Engage with a high concentration of senior executives efficiently, saving time and effort compared to reaching them individually. - Reverse the VC model
After you demo, VC’s and interested buyers compete for your attention, not the other way around. Instead of fighting for attention in a crowded trade show floor, show everyone what you can do on stage and let the right people come to you. - Accelerated growth opportunities
Gain unparalleled exposure to industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers who can offer insights, partnerships, and funding opportunities to fast-track your development and market entry. Discover unique opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach. - Build your future pipeline
Even if you're not ready to demo, you can still build relationships and showcase your potential to attendees who may become customers, partners, or investors as the company matures, positioning you for future Finovate main stage opportunities. - Affordable access to a premier industry event
Startup passes provide cost-effective entry to a high-calibre financial services conference, allowing you to participate in a premier industry gathering and access valuable networking opportunities at a fraction of the cost of regular rates.
Why should VCs & investors attend?
- Discover high-potential companies early
Identify emerging fintech startups poised for scale before your competitors, giving you a significant advantage in securing promising investments. - Live technology validation
See actual working technology rather than relying solely on presentations and pitch decks, allowing you to assess product functionality, user experience, technical sophistication, and market readiness firsthand to make more informed investment decisions based on capabilities rather than theoretical concepts. - Understand market response
Observe not only the technology itself, but how the market reacts to it. After the demos, you’ll be able to watch booth traffic to see which innovations are getting the most attention, helping you evaluate emerging trends, uncover market opportunities, and refine your portfolio strategy. - Access startup pitches and the Impact Zone
Explore the startup-focused Impact Zone, where you’ll connect with companies showcasing nascent ideas and minimum viable products, enabling you to identify and invest in promising fintech concepts before they hit the market. - Stay ahead of industry trends
Keep up to date through our expert speakers discussing the major trends shaping the future of financial services innovation.
Why should building societies attend?
- Modernize with purpose-driven innovation
Discover fintech solutions designed to align with your mission, helping you modernise operations while staying true to your values. - Enhance member engagement
Explore cutting-edge technologies that improve member experiences, foster stronger relationships, and deliver greater value to your community. - Benchmark your digital transformation
Compare your progress against industry peers to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure your digital journey remains competitive. - Connect with sector-focused fintechs and investors
Build relationships with fintech innovators and investors who understand your sector’s challenges and opportunities, enabling you to collobrate effectively and drive impactful change. - Expand your network with executive-level prospects
Engage with senior-decision makers across the industry, opening doors to new partnerships, collaborations, and growth opportunities. - Partner with scaling companies
Connect with businesses actively scaling up, who not only require your services but also have the funding to pay for them. - Understand community needs
Gain deeper insights into the evolving needs of the communities you serve, uncovering new opportunities to innovate and deliver before your competitors.
Why should law firms attend?
- Access high-growth legal clients
Connect directly with recently-funded fintechs as they actively seek the specialised legal services they’ll need to thrive. Build relationships with fast-growing companies that are shaping the future of finance and position your firm as a trusted partner in their success. - Discover practice-enhancing technology
Explore cutting-edge regulatory and compliance platforms that allow you to streamline research and efficiently navigate complex local and federal regulations—giving you the competitive advantage. Gain insights into the latest legal tech innovations designed to optimize workflows, reduce costs, and enhance client service delivery. - Stay ahead of industry trends
Learn from industry leaders and fintech pioneers about the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the financial services sector. Understand how evolving regulations, digital transformation, and emerging technologies are reshaping the legal landscape, and ensure your firm is prepared to meet the demands of tomorrow. - Expand your network and influence
Engage with a diverse audience of fintech innovators, financial institutions, and industry experts. Build valuable connections, exchange ideas, and position your firm as a key player in the fintech ecosystem. Whether you're looking to grow your client base or collaborate on groundbreaking initiatives, FinovateEurope is the place to be.
Why should PR firms attend?
- Support client success on-site
Accompany your fintech clients to provide real-time strategic communications support during their demos, facilitate media introductions, capture key messaging opportunities, and help maximise their visibility and networking impact. - Acquire high-growth clients
Expand your client portfolio by connecting with recently-funded startups and established fintech companies actively seeking specialised PR and communications expertise. From product launches and funding announcements to regulatory developments and market expansion, position your firm as the go-to partner for fintechs navigating the competitive landscape. - Stay ahead of industry trends
Gain valuable insights into the latest fintech innovations, market trends, and industry challenges. Equip your team with the knowledge to craft compelling narratives and deliver cutting-edge strategies that resonate with the fintech audience and beyond. - Build strategic relationships
Network with key players in the fintech ecosystem, including industry leaders, investors, and decision-makers. Strengthen your connections, uncover collaboration opportunities, and establish your firm as a trusted partner in driving fintech success.
FinovateEurope by the numbers
- 15 years of innovation
Since its inception in 2011, FinovateEurope has been a premier event in financial services technology, attracting tens of thousands of attendees globally. - Global reach
The event consistently draws over 500+ C-level executives, heads, directors, and VPs from leading institutions such as HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Citi, Bank of America, JP Morgan Asset Management, BNP Paribas, and Commerzbank. - Fintech demos
Experience 30 concentrated demos over two days, showcasing cutting-edge fintech solutions and innovations. - Expert insights
Gain knowledge from 100+ industry experts driving digital transformation and innovation in financial services. - Networking opportunities
Connect with 1000+ senior-level attendees and forge strategic partnerships to unlock new growth opportunities.