For centuries, London has been a financial powerhouse where technology and talent converge to create a uniquely strong and dynamic ecosystem. Its strengths have stood out over the years, with more than US$37.8 billion having been invested into the city’s fintech companies since 2019, behind only San Francisco, according to London’s business growth agency.
London is also a magnet for unicorns, with companies like Payhawk, Tractable and Copper having recently made the city their home, joining the 41 fintech unicorns with offices in the capital.
This leadership has made London a prime destination for major fintech events, attracting key industry stakeholders to network, stay up-to-date with the latest trends, and showcase their innovative solutions.
As we begin 2025, we look today at some of the biggest fintech events taking place in the first half of the year in London. For this list, we focus on prominent events that are expected to bring together large crowds of industry leaders.
Top 11 Fintech Events to Attend in London in H1 2025
AI and Big Data Expo Global 2025
February 05-06, 2025
Olympia, London
The AI and Big Data Expo Global 2025, taking place on February 05 and 06 at the Olympia, London, will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and industry experts from around the globe to explore cutting-edge technologies and strategies. The event is expected to be attended by more than 7,000 people from across Europe.
The AI and Big Data Expo Global 2025 will offer a mix of keynote speeches, solution-based case studies, live demos, and numerous networking opportunities. It will feature dozens of speakers across various industries, showcasing the practical applications and successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data to drive business success in 2025 and beyond.
Speakers will include:
- Rod Evans, EMEA VP, Supercomputing amd AI, NVIDIA;
- Karan Shah, Director of Data Science, Meta;
- Christina Finlay, Global Head of Data and Analytics, Volvo;
- Erbin Lim, Director of Engineering, Pfizer;
- Aarthy Jayaram, Senior Director of Engineering, LinkedIn; and
- Kerry Sheehan, Head of AI Policy, AI Taskforce, UK Government.
Key 2025 topics will include Responsible AI, Ethical AI, AI Against Hackers, AI Led Personalization, Data Monetization, Data Quality Management, Enterprise Adoption of AI, The Augmented Workforce, The Rise of AIOps and Embracing AI to Drive Digital Transformation.
Attendees will have access to an exhibition floor showcasing innovations from 150+ industry-leading solution providers like Salesforce, Experian, ABB, and Couchbase. They will also gain access to nine co-located events as part of the TechEx Events series.
FinovateEurope 2025
February 25-26, 2025
InterContinental O2, London
FinovateEurope 2025 will take place on February 25 and 26 at the InterContinental O2 in London. The event is set to bring together over 1,000 senior-level attendees, including more than 600 from banks, financial institutions, and venture capital (VC) firms.
FinovateEurope 2025 will showcase over 30 live demos of cutting-edge fintech technologies shaping the industry in 2025. These seven-minute demos will highlight solutions in areas such as secure experimentation with generative AI (genAI), scalable compliance workflows, cross-border lending powered by alternative data, automated know-your-business (KYB) processes, and production-ready applications for large language models (LLMs).
Attendees will also benefit from insightful presentations by industry leaders from institutions like Deutsche Bank, Klarna, Robinhood UK, and Oxford University. These sessions will explore strategies for digital transformation, enhancing customer experiences, and driving revenue growth through innovative technologies.
9th Annual Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2025
March 09-10, 2025
etc. venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London
The 9th Annual Digital Integration in Wealth Management 2025 will take place on March 09 and 10, at etc.venues, 155 Bishopsgate, London. The event will focus on achieving end-to-end digital transformation in wealth management, helping businesses evolve into hyper-personalized, scalable, and digitally enabled models. It’s expected to bring together to attract over 250 senior-level professionals.
Attendees will hear from industry leaders, including:
- Marion Laboure, Senior Economist at Deutsche Bank;
- William Stevens, Head of Financial Planning at Killik and Co; and
- Richard Gaster, Business Applications Specialist at Microsoft.
The event will provide insights into key trends and strategies for 2025 and beyond, with sessions on consumer duty, transformative technologies, data optimization, and enhancing customer experience. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge digital platforms, software, and solutions showcased by 25+ exhibitors tailored to support business success.
Future Identity Finance 2025
March 19, 2025
etc.venues by Convene, County Hall, London
Future Identity Finance 2025 will take place on March 19, at etc.venues by Convene, County Hall, London. The event is set to gather over 500 attendees from across the financial services sector, including retail and corporate banks, insurers, lenders, regulators, and technology providers. Together, these experts will explore how innovation, regulation, and evolving customer expectations are reshaping the way identities are verified and managed within financial services.
Future Identity Finance 2025 will feature four content stages with presentations from more than 120 expert speakers. Discussions will revolve around themes, including customer experience, data protection, fraud prevention, AI advancements, identity verification, and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Topics such as balancing seamless digital customer experiences with security, mitigating fraud risks under shifting regulatory frameworks, and leveraging AI for innovation and protection will take center stage.
This year, the event will introduce FID Fraud & FinCrime, a new track which will go deep into the rapidly evolving landscape of fraud and financial crime prevention to stay ahead of combating criminal activity.
Future Identity Finance 2025 will un alongside FTT Lending 2025 and FID Fraud & FinCrime, providing attendees with additional networking opportunities and insights into the next generation of lending, credit, capital allocation, fraud and financial crime.
UK Fintech Week 2025
April 28-May 02, 2025
UK Fintech Week 2025, running from April 28 to May 02, will bring together global leaders, innovators, and stakeholders in financial technology to showcase innovation, discuss critical challenges, and network within the thriving UK fintech ecosystem.
This week of events will be anchored by the flagship Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS), which will take place on April 29 at the Guildhall in London, marking its 11th year. Over 1,500 attendees from more than 70 countries are expected to convene to explore trends shaping the industry, evolving regulations, and insights from fintech unicorns.
On April 30, the Pitch360 Competition will feature ten cutting-edge fintech startups showcasing their groundbreaking ideas. With only three minutes on the clock, these visionary minds will pitch their game-changing concepts that could reshape the future of finance.
On May 01, the UKFAN Academic Conference will provide a platform that brings together researchers and academics across disciplines to delve into key fintech topics, including AI, open banking, blockchain, regulation, and green finance. The UKFAN’s annual conference is envisioned to be the UK’s flagship academic event on fintech research.
UK Fintech Week 2025 will also offer networking opportunities, including one-on-one meetings and a closing party on May 01 that will offer a relaxed setting to connect with fellow participants.
FTT Embedded Finance and Super-Apps 2025
May 13, 2025
Convene 22 Bishopsgate, London
FTT Embedded Finance and Super-Apps 2025 will take place on May 13, at Convene 22 Bishopsgate in London. The event will bring together retailers, marketplaces, manufacturers, insurance providers, healthcare, entertainment and travel businesses, financial institutions, fintech startups, and tech innovators to explore the transformative potential of embedded finance for consumers and businesses.
Participants will get to get to hear from a diverse ecosystem of experts and discover how cross-industry partners are collaborating and innovating to deliver exceptional outcomes for end users, leveraging the latest technologies and reimagining business models in the process.
FTT Embedded Finance and Super-Apps 2025 is expected to bring together more than 600 senior attendees and feature over 150 expert speakers.
10th Annual Digital Transformation in Insurance Conference 2025
May 20-21, 2025
Hilton London Bankside, London
The 10th Annual Digital Transformation in Insurance Conference will take place on May 20 and 21, at the Hilton London Bankside. Celebrating its decade milestone, this event aims to serve as the ultimate guide for translating digital transformation trends into actionable strategies within the insurance industry.
Over two days, 200+ industry leaders and disruptors from the insurance sector will convene for a series of data-driven, market-led case studies, offering attendees the tools to remain competitive, enhance customer engagement, and boost operational agility.
The conference provides a platform for CIOs, CTOs, CEOs, and founders of leading UK and European insurance companies to discuss and explore transformative opportunities.
Key highlights for 2025 include networking opportunities with influential leaders and decision-makers; a curated agenda addressing critical themes such as growth through digital transformation, accelerating operational agility, the ethics and regulation of generative AI, the metaverse, and the evolution of next-gen customer culture; more than 20 high-level speakers across panels, fireside chats and presentations; and a showcase of cutting-edge platforms, software, and tools.
Fintech Fringe Festival 2025
June 09-13, 2025
The Fintech Fringe Festival 2025 will take place from June 09 to 13, offering a platform for fintech companies to scale and grow. Held during London Tech Week, the festival is set to bring together industry leaders, practitioners, and advisors to share actionable strategies for business expansion.
This year’s festival will feature multiple half-day conferences during the day, paired with lively networking events in the evening. Hosted across various venues in London, these events will capture the essence of a fringe festival by keeping its formats dynamic and engaging.
Key highlights include:
- A four-day festival with programming tailored to fintech scale-ups and international expansion leaders;
- Events hosted across multiple venues in London, all easily reached by public transport;
- Registration required via the Fintech Fringe Forum platform, with no tickets available at the door; and
- Designed for CEOs, founders, C-suite leaders, and fintech innovators from both the UK and international companies.
Fintech Fringe claims to be the fastest-growing fintech ecosystem in the UK, dedicated to supporting the scale and growth of fintech companies. Launched in June 2023 with a festival at London Tech Week, it was praised as an “accelerator on steroids” for scaling businesses.
AI Summit London 2025
June 11-12, 2025
Tobacco Dock, London
The AI Summit London 2025 will take place on June 11 and 12, at Tobacco Dock, London. As the headline AI event of London Tech Week, the summit will act as a global hub for AI innovation, connecting technologists, business professionals, and thought leaders. It’s designed to move beyond hype and buzzwords, focusing on practical, profitable applications of AI in the commercial space, and aims to act as a global hub for AI innovation, connecting technologists, business professionals, and thought leaders.
The AI Summit London 2025 will offer a world-class program, actionable insights, and extensive networking opportunities across six stages of curated content. The summit will feature more than 300 speakers, including heads of policy and public engagement, vice presidents and directors for technology; 65+ leading tech companies showcasing their latest AI solutions and products; as well as hackathons, startup and investor programs, awards, and networking zones.
Participants will get to hear world-class curated content across six incredible stages from a line-up of star speakers representing organizations such as Mastercard, HPE, bp, Unilever, Google DeepMind, EY, IBM and AstraZeneca. They will get to learn about the latest trends, ground-breaking research, and innovative applications that are transforming industries worldwide.
The summit is expected to bring together more than 4,000 attendees.
Future of Fintech Conference 2025
June 12, 2025
Hilton London Tower Bridge, London
The Future of Fintech Conference 2025 will take place on June 12, at the Hilton London Tower Bridge. This annual event is set to bring together leading experts, innovators, and professionals from the financial services industry to explore the latest technologies and trends that are reshaping the sector.
This year’s edition will focus on the disruptive innovations, strategies, and solutions that are transforming the industry, addressing both current challenges and emerging opportunities. Attendees will get to gain a deeper understanding of how technology is driving change and enabling sustainable growth across the sector. They will also have the chance to engage in thought-provoking discussions with industry peers and leading experts on the latest developments in finance and its intersection with technology.
In a dynamic lineup of keynote speeches, presentations, and panel discussions, the conference will tackle the key issues shaping the future of financial services, providing actionable insights and inspiring ideas. Topics covered will include:
- The impact of digital disruption on financial services business models;
- Leveraging AI and machine learning to enhance decision-making and innovation;
- The rise of embedded finance and its implications for customer experiences;
- Strengthening operational resilience in an evolving landscape;
- Advancing cybersecurity strategies to mitigate emerging threats;
- Navigating data ethics and privacy challenges in a digital-first world;
- Unlocking the potential of regtech and suptech for regulatory compliance;
- The role of quantum computing and cloud infrastructure in the future of finance;
- Exploring the metaverse, digital assets, and their role in the economy;
- Driving financial inclusion and literacy through technology;
- Integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and advancing sustainable finance;
- Innovations in identity management, biometrics, and digital authentication;
- Evolving payment systems: real-time, cross-border, and decentralized;
- Transforming investment and wealth management with technology;
- Enhancing lending and credit underwriting with data-driven solutions;
- Personalisation and gamification to revolutionize customer experiences; and
- Building the talent and skills needed for tomorrow’s fintech landscape.
Banking Transformation Summit 2025
June 18-19, 2025
Excel, London
The Banking Transformation Summit 2025 will take place on June 18 and 19, at Excel in London. This annual summit is one of the industry’s most influential event, connecting banking professionals with the companies transforming the industry.
This year’s event is expected to bring together 2,500 attendees. Participants will get to hear from 300 inspiring speakers, connect with an unparalleled program of interactive sessions and share perspectives on the topics defining banking’s future.
The summit will feature nine stages with a broad range of content, interactive sessions and roundtables focused on the most pressing issues and innovations in banking today. Some of the key themes covered will include AI, automation, customer experience (CX), digital transformation, and data.
Powered by the MoneyNext Summit, the Banking Transformation Summit 2025 will be co-located with the Wealth Transformation Summit, the Lending Transformation Summit, and the Insurance Transformation Summit. This co-location will allow attendees to explore cutting-edge innovations and actionable strategies across these interconnected sectors, enhancing the value and impact of the event.
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