The Essential Guide to Payments, RegTech and Finance Conferences in 2026
- Zinah Abdaki
- 9 hours ago
- 10 min read
Updated April 2026 | QUBE Events
2026 is one of the most consequential years in financial services in a decade. PSD3 and the Payment Services Regulation are moving from agreement to implementation. The EU Digital Identity Wallet is approaching its deployment deadline. AI is shifting from experimentation to operational reality. And senior decision-makers across payments, RegTech, compliance and finance are gathering across four continents to work through what all of this means in practice.
This guide covers the key payments, RegTech, fintech and finance conferences taking place throughout 2026, including all QUBE Events forums and the most significant industry gatherings globally.
Bookmark it, share it with your team, and use it to plan your 2026 conference calendar.
MAY 2026
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Barcelona
7 May 2026 | W Hotel | Barcelona, Spain Organised by QUBE Events
A focused one-day forum at the intersection of payments, compliance and RegTech in one of Europe's most vibrant innovation hubs. Topics include PSD3/PSR implementation, SEPA Instant, eIDAS2, agentic AI in fraud and compliance, digital identity, open banking, and merchant acceptance in Spain.
Who attends: Senior leaders from banks, PSPs, fintechs, card schemes, merchants, RegTech providers and regulators across Europe.
Organisations confirmed: Mastercard Spain, Amazon Payments, SWIFT, Thunes, Alipay+, Revolut, Banco Sabadell, Marex Group, Unnax, AEFI, FIS, Damex, Copla, Unit21, Tieto BankTech, DiscAI and more.
The Meeting Point- Curated One-to-One Meetings: Every QUBE forum includes The Meeting Point, a structured programme of pre-qualified, curated one-to-one meetings designed specifically for sponsors and partners. This gives sponsors direct access to vetted senior decision-makers in a private, focused setting — removing the guesswork from networking and ensuring every conversation counts. Meetings are arranged in advance based on your target audience and business objectives.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 5th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit — Cyprus
21–22 May 2026 | Parklane Hotel & Resort | Limassol, Cyprus Organised by QUBE Events & ICPAC
A premium two-day gathering of CFOs and senior finance leaders across the Mediterranean. Co-organised with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Cyprus and the ICPAC CFO Society. Topics include AI transformation in finance, continuous planning, the CFO–CIO partnership, geopolitical risk, digital assets, talent strategy and the evolving board-level finance mandate. Supported by institutional partners ACCA and ICAEW.
Who attends: CFOs, finance directors, heads of finance, controllers and senior finance executives from across Cyprus, Greece and the wider Mediterranean region.
Organisations confirmed: Bosch, OMV Petrom Group, Printec Group, PHH Group, ACCA, ICAEW, Eurobank, PwC Cyprus, TFI Markets, NetU Group, IMA, MDS Group, Fyorin, Axia Search, Kean Group, Swissport Cyprus, KEO and more.
The Meeting Point - Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors and partners gain access to The Meeting Point, a programme of pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior finance decision-makers. Each meeting is vetted and matched in advance, giving your team direct access to CFOs, finance directors and controllers who are actively evaluating solutions and services. No cold introductions. Just qualified conversations.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Money20/20 Europe
3–5 June 2026 | RAI Amsterdam | Netherlands
Europe's largest fintech and payments conference, attracting 8,000+ attendees. Covers payments infrastructure, digital banking, embedded finance, open finance and AI. The flagship European event for deal-making and partnership origination.
Global RegTech Summit — London
May 2026 | London, United Kingdom
Now in its 9th year. Brings together the RegTech ecosystem to address regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention and risk management across European capital markets.
JUNE 2026
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Dublin
11 June 2026 | Conrad Hotel | Dublin, Ireland Organised by QUBE Events
A one-day forum at the crossroads of payments, compliance and RegTech in one of Europe's most dynamic tech and financial services hubs. Topics include PSD3, open banking, real-time payments, fraud prevention, digital identity and the evolving Irish regulatory landscape.
Who attends: Senior professionals from banks, EMIs, PSPs, fintechs, compliance functions and RegTech providers operating across Ireland and the EU.
Organisations confirmed: Revolut Ireland, Fexco, Bank of China Europe, CurrencyFair, ComplyRadar, Fnality International, ArriTech, EPI Company and more.
The Meeting Point - Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors and partners gain access to pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior decision-makers from Irish and European financial institutions, carefully matched to your target audience and commercial objectives.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 5th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech New York
18 June 2026 | Convene Centre | New York, USA Organised by QUBE Events
The 5th edition of this senior-level forum brings together decision-makers from banks, fintechs, merchants, PSPs, card networks, regulators and RegTech providers to explore the strategies shaping US payments over the next 12–18 months. Topics include real-time payments, stablecoins, AI in compliance, fraud prevention and cross-border modernisation.
Who attends: Senior executives from US banks, credit unions, fintechs, processors, regulators, card schemes and technology providers.
Organisations confirmed: Paysend, Citi, Infinicept, Hummingbird, UMCA Tech, Corlytics, Xplor Pay, LoxFX, Financial Technology Association and more.
The Meeting Point - Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors access The Meeting Point a structured programme of pre-qualified one-to-one meetings with vetted US financial services executives, matched in advance to your target institutions and business goals. A direct route to senior decision-makers without the noise of a trade floor.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Africa Payments & RegTech Forum — Johannesburg
25 June 2026 | Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch | Johannesburg, South
Africa Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
The premier senior gathering for payments and regulatory technology professionals focused on the African market. Addresses payment innovation, digital regulation, financial inclusion, AML and the technologies driving continental economic transformation.
Who attends: Banking, fintech and compliance leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa and global institutions with Africa strategies.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors and partners benefit from pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior banking and fintech executives across the African financial services ecosystem — structured to deliver qualified introductions and partnership conversations.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Seamless Middle East
May/June 2026 | Dubai, UAE
25,000+ attendees. Covers digital commerce, integrated banking, payments and retail technology across the GCC region.
SEPTEMBER 2026
The 6th Financial Innovation Forum — Payments & RegTech London
17 September 2026 | Montcalm Hotel Mayfair | London, United Kingdom Organised by QUBE Events
Set at the heart of one of the world's most influential financial centres. Topics include PSD3 compliance, open banking, real-time fraud, digital identity and the evolving UK regulatory agenda. One of the most senior payments gatherings in London outside the large-scale expos.
Who attends: Senior leaders from UK and European banks, payment institutions, fintechs, merchants, RegTech providers and regulators.
Organisations confirmed: Bank of London, Starling Bank, Ecommpay, VIXIO, Payall Payment Systems, Vivox AI, Airia and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors access a programme of pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior decision-makers from UK financial institutions and fintechs — matched in advance based on your target audience, seniority level and commercial priorities.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Money20/20 Middle East
September 2026 | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
38,500+ attendees. The flagship fintech conference for the Middle East covering payments, open finance, regulation, AI and embedded finance across the GCC and MENA region.
FinTech Week Singapore
16–17 September 2026 | Singapore
Asia's leading fintech gathering with strong focus on payments, digital banking and AI across the APAC region.
OCTOBER 2026
The Global Trade Finance Expo — Dubai
8 October 2026 | Fairmont Hotel | Dubai, UAE Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
A senior-level gathering for banks, corporates, insurers, ECAs, DFIs, shipping and logistics leaders, and technology providers. Addresses trade digitisation, sanctions resilience, cross-border settlement, TBML controls and the future of trade finance infrastructure.
Who attends: Senior executives from global banks, trade finance institutions, corporates, export credit agencies, shipping companies and RegTech providers.
Organisations confirmed: Deutsche Bank, Coface, Marsh McLennan, Islamic Corporation for Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC), Alvarez and Marsal, ICC UAE, Commonwealth Connectivity Agenda, Finverity, UMCA Tech and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Trade finance sponsors gain access to pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with senior bankers, corporate treasurers and trade finance decision-makers — structured conversations matched in advance to maximise commercial relevance and your time in Dubai.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — UAE
8 October 2026 | Fairmont Hotel | Dubai, UAE Organised by QUBE Events
A senior-level gathering bringing together banks, PSPs, fintechs, merchants, regulators and technology providers across the UAE and MENA payments market. Topics include real-time payments, cross-border, fraud, AML, digital assets and agentic payments.
Who attends: Senior payments, compliance and technology executives from UAE and regional financial institutions, fintechs and regulators.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors access structured one-to-one meetings with pre-qualified UAE and MENA financial services executives, arranged in advance to connect you directly with the decision-makers most relevant to your business.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The Vision Forex Forum — UAE
8 October 2026 | Fairmont Hotel | Dubai, UAE Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
A senior gathering for C-level executives and decision-makers in the retail FX ecosystem. Explores growth, marketing, partnerships, platform performance, governance and compliance in the global FX industry.
Who attends: CEOs, COOs, CMOs, heads of sales, risk and compliance from retail FX brokers, trading platforms and service providers globally.
Organisations confirmed: CFI, Dynamic Works, Buzz Dealer, Boston Link, Admirals Europe, FAI Comply, Veracloud and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: FX industry sponsors gain access to pre-arranged one-to-one meetings with senior FX executives — a focused, private environment designed to open new partnerships and accelerate commercial conversations.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 25th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Athens
15 October 2026 | Marriott Hotel | Athens, Greece Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
A full-day forum exploring instant and real-time payments, A2A transactions, digital wallets, open banking, stablecoins, the Digital Euro and embedded finance across Greece and the wider European region.
Who attends: Senior banking, payments, compliance and fintech executives from Greece, Cyprus and Southeast Europe.
Organisations confirmed: Mastercard, Citi, CySEC, Futurae Technologies, Unzer, Payhawk, Infocredit Group, Veracloud and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors benefit from pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior Greek and Southeast European financial services leaders — structured introductions designed to drive partnerships and business development in a high-quality, private setting.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
RegTech Summit — London
October 2026 | London, United Kingdom
Annual RegTech Summit addressing regulatory change, financial crime prevention, surveillance and risk management across European capital markets.
NOVEMBER 2026
The 26th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Austin, Texas
10 November 2026 | W Hotel | Austin, USA Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
Building on the success of the 2025 Austin Forum, this edition brings together banks, credit unions, fintechs, processors, regulators, card schemes and technology innovators to address the strategies shaping US payments. Austin has become one of the most dynamic fintech hubs in the United States.
Who attends: Senior US banking, payments and compliance executives from across the country, with strong representation from Texas-based and national financial institutions.
Organisations confirmed: Hummingbird, Splunk, Infinicept, Paysend, UMCA Tech, Corlytics, Citi, LoxFX, Financial Technology Association and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors access structured one-to-one meetings with pre-qualified US banking and fintech executives — matched in advance to ensure every conversation is commercially relevant and focused.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 27th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Cyprus
19 November 2026 | Four Seasons Hotel | Limassol, Cyprus Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
The flagship annual forum in Cyprus, bringing together banks, EMIs, PSPs, fintechs, legal firms, regulators and service providers from across Cyprus, Greece and the wider region. Addresses the technologies, regulations and strategies reshaping the European payments ecosystem with a specific focus on the Eastern Mediterranean market.
Who attends: Senior executives from Cyprus and regional financial institutions, fintechs, law firms and regulators.
Organisations confirmed: ComplyRadar, Infocredit Group, ADACOM, Payhawk, Elias Neocleous & Co, MDS Insurance Brokers, Veracloud, Copla and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors and partners benefit from The Meeting Point — pre-arranged curated one-to-one meetings with senior Cypriot and regional financial services decision-makers, structured in advance to maximise your commercial outcomes at the forum.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Sibos 2026
October/November 2026 | Miami, USA
Organised by SWIFT. 8,000+ senior participants from banks, payment infrastructure leaders, central banks and regulators. The leading global institutional financial services gathering.
Singapore FinTech Festival
November 2026 | Singapore
One of the world's largest fintech gatherings. Strong focus on payments innovation, digital banking and financial inclusion across Asia-Pacific.
DECEMBER 2026
The Abu Dhabi Private Wealth & Funds Forum
10 December 2026 | Marriott Hotel Downtown | Abu Dhabi, UAE Organised by QUBE Events | Free for qualified delegates
A premium gathering for senior private wealth investors, family offices and fund managers. Topics include investment strategy, portfolio resilience, alternative assets, ESG integration, digital assets in wealth management and cross-border structuring. Abu Dhabi continues to strengthen its position as a global centre for private capital.
Who attends: Senior private wealth managers, family office principals, fund managers, institutional investors and professional advisors from Europe, MENA and APAC.
Organisations confirmed: State Bank of India, RAK ICC, CreditSights, HSBC, Apex Group, Galadari Advocates, Amaranth Advisory, Khaitan & Co, Deloitte Middle East and more.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Private wealth sponsors and partners gain access to curated one-to-one meetings with senior investors, family office decision-makers and wealth managers — arranged in advance for focused, private conversations that directly support business development in the Abu Dhabi and broader MENA wealth management market.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Plan Your 2026 Conference Calendar
QUBE Events runs 13 forums across 10 countries in 2026 each designed as a curated, senior-level environment for strategic discussion, peer benchmarking and high-value networking. All QUBE forums are free to attend for qualified delegates.
Every forum includes The Meeting Point a structured programme of curated one-to-one meetings for sponsors and partners, designed to connect you directly with pre-qualified senior decision-makers matched to your target audience and commercial objectives.
For registration or sponsorship enquiries: info@qubevents.com | +44 (20) 80732043
Event dates and venues are correct at time of publication. Always confirm with the organiser before travelling. This page is updated periodically as new events are confirmed.
By Zinah Abdaki, CMO at QUBE Events
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