Top 20 European fintech events not to miss in 2024

With a number of major fintech events, summits, and exhibitions taking place across the UK and continental Europe, 2025 promises to be another exciting year for the European fintech industry. This year, hot topics include AI and machine learning, digital payments, embedded finance, sustainable finance, RegTech, cybersecurity, data privacy, and the rise of digital assets and blockchain technology, all with a focus on innovation, ethical practices, and financial inclusion.

As a global financial platform serving 100,000 businesses worldwide (many within Europe), Airwallex is an active participant in these forums. For that reason, we thought we’d share a useful list of fintech events where you might meet us and network with other relevant partners in the fintech industry.

You can also check out our top 10 global events not to miss.

List of events

Events in Q1

Frankfurt Digital Finance

• Who should attend: Financial industry executives, entrepreneurs, and policymakers

• Location: Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany

• Price: From €550

• Website: https://frankfurt-digital-finance.de/

• Date of event: 12–13 February 2025

Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE)

• Who should attend: Payment professionals, merchants, fintech leaders, and payment solution providers

• Location: InterContinental Berlin, Germany

• Price: From €1,295

• Website: https://www.merchantpaymentsecosystem.com/

• Date of event: 18–20 February 2025

E-commerce Berlin Expo

• Who should attend: E-commerce professionals, marketers, and logistics innovators

• Location: Station Berlin, Berlin, Germany

• Price: Free

• Website: https://ecommerceberlin.com/

• Date of event: 20 February 2025

FinovateEurope

• Who should attend: Financial institutions, venture capitalists, and fintech innovators

• Location: InterContinental London – The O2, London, UK

• Price: From £2,099

• Website: https://informaconnect.com/finovateeurope/

• Date of event: 25–26 February 2025

FinTech & Banking Unconference Madrid

• Who should attend: FinTech CEOs, investors, and policymakers

• Location: Madrid, Spain

• Price: Invitation-only

• Website: https://www.theunconferences.com/fintech-and-banking-unconference-madrid-2025

• Date of event: 26 February 2025

NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum

• Who should attend: Payments professionals, regulators, and fintech innovators

• Location: Marriott Hotel, Zurich, Switzerland

• Price: From CHF 795.00

• Website: https://www.qubevents.com/20th-npf-regtech-forum

• Date of event: 6 March 2025

PAY360

• Who should attend: Payment providers, banks, fintech innovators, and retailers

• Location: InterContinental London – The O2, London, UK

• Price: From £795

• Website: https://pay360event.com/

• Date of event: 20–21 March 2025

Events in Q2

MRC Barcelona

• Who should attend: Fraud prevention experts, payment professionals, and merchants

• Location: CCIB, Barcelona, Spain

• Price: From €2,400

• Website: https://merchantriskcouncil.org/events/2025/mrc-barcelona-2025

• Date of event: 28-30 April 2025

Innovate Finance Global Summit

• Who should attend: Fintech startups, investors, and industry leaders

• Location: Guildhall, London, UK

• Price: From £999

• Website: https://www.innovatefinance.com/ifgs2025/

• Date of event: 29 April 2025

Digital Money Summit

• Who should attend: Stakeholders across government, central banking, financial services, and technology

• Location: ExCel, London, UK

• Price: From £1,200

• Website: https://www.omfif.org/dms2025/

• Date of event: 20–21 May 2025

ePay Europe Summit

• Who should attend: Leaders in retail, eCommerce, and the payments industry

• Location: 133 Houndsditch, London, UK

• Price: From £360

• Website: https://www.epaysummit.com/

• Date of event: 21 May & 22 October 2025

Digital Banking Summit Europe

• Who should attend: Banks, fintech startups, and tech providers

• Location: Park Inn by Radisson Berlin Alexanderplatz, Berlin, Germany

• Price: From €2,250

• Website: https://digitalbanking.events/

• Date of event: 22–23 May 2025

E-commerce Italy

• Who should attend: E-commerce professionals, retail innovators, and logistics experts

• Location: MiCo, Milan, Italy

• Price: TBA

• Website: https://www.ecommerceitalia.info/en/report-en/ecommerce-italy-2025/

• Date of event: 23 May 2025

RegTech Europe

• Who should attend: Compliance officers, regulators, and RegTech innovators

• Location: 133 Houndsditch, London, UK

• Price: From £1,490

• Website: https://fintech.global/globalregtechsummit/

• Date of event: 20 May 2025

Money 20/20 Europe

• Who should attend: Payments professionals, fintech entrepreneurs, and industry leaders

• Location: RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Price: From €2,295

• Website: https://europe.money2020.com

• Date of event: 3–5 June 2025

Events in Q3

Payments Leaders Summit EU

• Who should attend: Payments professionals, executives, and thought leaders

• Location: Okura Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands

• Price: TBA

• Website: https://www.payexpo.com/payments-leaders-summit/europe 

• Date of event: 15–16 September 2025

Sibos

• Who should attend: Bank executives, technology partners, and decision-makers

• Location: Messe Frankfurt, Germany

• Price: From €3,400

• Website: https://www.sibos.com

• Date of event: 29 September – 2 October 2025

Events in Q4

FinTech LIVE London Global Summit

• Who should attend: Financial services professionals, innovators, and policymakers

• Location: 155 Bishopsgate, London, UK

• Price: From £395

• Website: https://live.fintechmagazine.com/fintech-live-London

• Date of event: 7–8 October 2025

Nordic Fintech Week

• Who should attend: Fintech startups, investors, financial institutions, and policymakers

• Location: TAP1, Copenhagen, Denmark

• Price: From €499

• Website: https://nfweek.com/

• Date of event: 7–8 October 2025

FinTech Connect

• Who should attend: Fintech leaders, innovators, and technology experts

• Location: ExCel, London, UK

• Price: From £95

• Website: https://www.alphaevents.com/events-fintech-connect-london 

• Date of event: October 2025

Why attend fintech conferences in 2025?

Attending fintech events is more than just getting out of the office environment for a few days; they can add real value to your business strategy. Here are just a few reasons to invest in fintech conference tickets:

• An opportunity to network with like-minded professionals. Thousands of finance and banking professionals attend these conferences, so they’re the perfect place to discuss all things finance.

• Commercial opportunities. Businesses attending conferences are there to get a competitive edge, so they’re in the right frame of mind to discuss commercial partnerships. 

• Insights into upcoming trends. Knowing what to expect over the next few months or years can give you a competitive edge. Use your newfound knowledge to shape your strategies – attending these events can inspire you.

• Upskill your workforce. These conferences allow your employees to learn from the very best.

• Brand awareness. Getting your product in front of your target audience is a dream come true. Getting a stall at these conferences or clinching a speaker spot can elevate your brand.

Before you go 

Although paying for conference tickets can seem frivolous, the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and hear from innovators in the fintech space can inspire those who attend. With many coming away with new strategies or investing in new technologies to improve productivity and operational efficiencies. 

At Airwallex, we routinely attend fintech conferences to meet customers and new partners, and, most importantly, we learn from them. Each year, we gain a clearer understanding of the future of fintech, helping us strengthen our offering.