Keynote Speakers
Hear from global fintech leaders shaping the future of finance, technology and innovation.
Wales Fintech Festival 2026
Celebrating innovation, collaboration and growth across the Welsh fintech, tech and finance ecosystem. Bringing together founders, investors, innovators and industry leaders for a day of insight, connection and opportunity.
What is the Wales Fintech Festival?
The Wales Fintech Festival is a flagship event celebrating Welsh fintech innovation, talent and global impact.
Designed as a high-energy, outcomes-focused gathering, it brings together fintech leaders, investors, universities, professionals from various sectors and international partners to collaborate, celebrate achievement and drive the future of Wales.
Investment
Connecting Welsh fintechs with global investors
Skills
Showcasing the next generation of fintech talent
Collaboration
Creating partnerships across sectors and ecosystems
Amplification
Celebrating Welsh fintech innovation
Event Highlights
Investor Pitch Sessions
Pitch your innovative solutions to investors and industry experts from all over the world.
Innovation Showcases
Explore cutting-edge fintech and technology solutions transforming industries and driving growth.
University Challenges
Hear from students tackling real-world industry problems with innovative, future-focused solutions.
Cross-Sector Problem Solving
Collaborative sessions applying fintech solutions to real challenges across multiple industries.
Celebrate and Collaborate
Connect with international investors, venture capital and industry leaders driving fintech growth.
Book Your Ticket
Attend the Wales Fintech Festival
Reserve an Exhibition Stand
Showcase your fintech solutions
Apply to Speak
Share insights with the ecosystem
Apply to Pitch
Present your startup to investors
Become a Sponsor
Demonstrate your support to Wales’ fintech, tech and finance ecosystem
How You Can Get Involved
The FinTech Wales Festival offers multiple ways to take part — whether you’re attending, showcasing innovation, sharing insights, or pitching your startup.
Explore the opportunities below and become part of Wales’ flagship fintech event.
Application deadline: 30th April.
Agenda
10:00 – 11:00
Arrive, connect, and ease into the day with relaxed networking over tea & coffee.
11:00 – 18:00
Get inspired and energised with a full programme of:
- Powerful keynote speakers
- Dynamic showcase talks & pitches
- Real-world challenge & solution presentations
- Plenty of networking breaks throughout
- Lunch and refreshments included
18:00 – 21:00
Unwind and celebrate. Enjoy an evening of drinks, great conversations, delicious nibbles, and live entertainment.
Themes You’ll Experience
- Built in Wales. Scaling Worldwide
- FinTech for Good
- AI Efficiencies & Business Solutions Across Sectors
- Future Talent Showcase
- Cross-Sector Challenge Solutions
- Investment Pitches
A full day of ideas, innovation, and connections you won’t want to miss.
Attend the Wales Fintech Festival
Your ticket to the Wales Fintech Festival includes:
- Full-day access to the festival programme
- Entry to keynote sessions, panels and showcases
- Networking opportunities throughout the day
- Lunch and refreshments
- Evening after party with drinks, food and entertainment
Take the Stage at the Wales Fintech Festival
Have a story to tell? A solution that’s making a real difference? We’re looking for speakers who can bring fintech and technology to life through real-world impact.
Exhibit at the Wales Fintech Festival
We’re inviting fintech, finance, tech organisations and education providers to showcase your innovation, connect with industry leaders, and spark new opportunities.
Sponsor the Wales Fintech Festival
Be part of the energy driving Wales’ fintech and tech ecosystem forward.
Sponsoring the Wales Fintech Festival is more than visibility – it’s your opportunity to align your brand with innovation, impact, and growth, while connecting directly with the people shaping the future of the industry.
Apply to Pitch
We’re inviting innovators, startups, and changemakers to take the stage and pitch at the Wales Fintech Festival – in front of an audience of industry leaders, investors, and collaborators ready to connect.
FinTech Wales Cross Sector Challenges
As part of the first FinTech Festival in Wales, we’re launching a Cross-Sector Challenge – an opportunity for organisations across various industries to submit real business problems that could benefit from fintech and technology solutions.
We’re inviting all sectors to share your business challenges. These will then be opened up to fintech and tech organisations to develop innovative solutions.