Mastercard Fintech Roadshow UK

Date: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
Time: 13:15–16:30
Location: University of Birmingham, Green Heart Forum, Staff House, Birmingham, B15 2GG

Join Mastercard, fintech founders, regional fintech associations, industry experts and policymakers for an afternoon exploring the opportunities shaping the future of fintech and financial services across the UK.

Hear directly from businesses that have worked with Mastercard, including a fintech from one of its Start Path programmes and a business using BIN sponsorship. Alongside these real-world experiences, Mastercard experts and industry voices will explore developments across payments, fraud, financial inclusion and Agentic AI.

What to expect

• The future of UK fintech and payments: Explore Mastercard’s longer-term direction, its role in UK financial services and how UK priorities connect with its global strategy.
• From A2A to Agentic AI: Hear perspectives on the technologies and payment models shaping the next generation of commerce.
• Fraud, trust and financial inclusion: Discuss key challenges and opportunities facing the financial ecosystem.
• A founder’s growth story: Hear from a fintech that has participated in a Mastercard fintech programme about its experience, challenges and journey.
• BIN sponsorship in practice: Learn from a business using BIN sponsorship, alongside perspectives from the wider ecosystem.
• Beyond payments: Explore how Mastercard’s broader B2B and Services capabilities can support fintechs as they grow.
• A policymaker perspective: Hear about the priorities and developments influencing the future of UK fintech and financial services.
• Networking: Connect with fintech founders, regional associations, Mastercard specialists, industry partners and policymakers.

Agenda

13:15: Welcome and lunch
14:00–16:30: Mastercard Fintech on the Road

Join the event to exchange perspectives, make useful connections and explore what’s next for fintech across the UK.

Register now