The Essential Guide to Payments, RegTech and Finance Conferences in 2026–2027
- Zinah Abdaki
- Apr 15
- 9 min read
Updated: Jul 2
Updated July 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.
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.
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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 | Online Participation OR at the Fairmont Hotel | Dubai, UAE Organised by QUBE Events
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
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
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 5th Financial Innovation Forum - Payments & RegTech New York
5 November 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
The 26th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Austin, Texas
10 November 2026 | W Hotel | Austin, USA Organised by QUBE Events
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
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
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
2027 LINEUP: EARLY-YEAR FORUMS NOW CONFIRMED
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Malta
25 February 2027 | Hilton St. Julians | Malta Organised by QUBE Events
The senior gathering for payments, fintech, compliance and regulatory technology leaders returns to Malta. Sessions cover AI-powered payments, PSD3/PSR, digital identity and authentication, financial crime prevention, digital assets and stablecoins, and DORA operational resilience.
Who attends: Chief Compliance Officers, Heads of Payments, Chief Risk Officers, AML Directors, FinTech Executives, banking leaders, regulatory authorities and technology providers.
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 Malta and the wider EU financial services market.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 28th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Zurich
4 March 2027 | Marriott Hotel | Zurich, Switzerland Organised by QUBE Events
The 28th edition returns to Zurich to explore how banks, fintechs, PSPs and regulators are optimising operations through real-time rails, A2A flows, embedded finance and AI-powered risk controls, alongside the latest RegTech and compliance developments.
Who attends: Senior leaders from Swiss and European banks, payment institutions, fintechs, RegTech providers and regulators.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors benefit from pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior Swiss and European financial services decision-makers.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Barcelona
6 May 2027 | W Hotel | Barcelona, Spain Organised by QUBE Events
Set at the heart of one of Europe's most vibrant innovation hubs, this forum brings together senior leaders, disruptors and regulatory experts to unpack instant and real-time payments, open banking, digital identity and embedded finance, alongside the fast-evolving EU regulatory agenda.
Who attends: Senior leaders from banks, payment institutions, fintechs, merchants, RegTech providers, card schemes and regulatory bodies across Europe.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors access pre-arranged, curated one-to-one meetings with senior decision-makers from Spanish and European financial institutions.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
The 6th ICPAC Mediterranean Finance Summit
20–21 May 2027 | Four Seasons Hotel | Limassol, Cyprus
A senior-level gathering of the most forward-looking CFOs and finance leaders in the region, focused on intelligent forecasting, cash and liquidity discipline, operational efficiency, tax and regulatory pressure, risk and governance, digital transformation and talent for the next era of finance.
Who attends: CFOs, finance directors and senior finance leaders from Cyprus, Greece and the wider Mediterranean region.
The Meeting Point — Curated One-to-One Meetings: Sponsors and partners gain access to curated one-to-one meetings with senior finance leaders across the Cyprus and Mediterranean market.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum — Dublin
10 June 2027 | Conrad Hotel | Dublin, Ireland Organised by QUBE Events
One of Europe's leading fintech and international financial services hubs hosts this forum on AI, Open Finance, real-time payments, digital identity, embedded finance and operational resilience, alongside the evolving Irish and EU regulatory agenda.
Who attends: Senior professionals from banks, EMIs, PSPs, fintechs, compliance functions and RegTech providers operating across Ireland and the EU.
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.
→ Enquire about sponsorship: info@qubevents.com
Plan Your 2026 & 2027 Conference Calendar
QUBE Events runs over 18 forums worldwide, 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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