Fintech NerdCon 2026 will take place from November 18 to 20, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center in California, standing out as “the fintech event for operators.” Created by Simon Taylor and the team behind Fintech Brainfood, the event aims to distinguish itself from most fintech conferences that are built around the expo hall. Instead, it will be structured around conversations where founders, operators, builders, and senior leaders will gather to talk about what’s working and what’s not, make meaningful connections, and get better at their craft.

This year’s event is expected to bring together approximately 1,500 carefully curated fintech operators building the infrastructure, trust layers, payment rails, AI systems, and products shaping the future of financial services. It will run for three days with two stages and five zones.