Fintech Events

6pm - 9pm

Following the huge success of the Glasgow launch for Talent40, we are hosting the launch all over again in Edinburgh!

4.30pm - 6.30pm

In this research seminars series, leading researchers from across the University of Edinburgh and partner research institutions will offer an unvarnished view of the emerging sector at the intersection of finance, technology and policy. They will advance debates on the topical issues in FinTech and its interaction with the society, from technological innovations to regulatory issues.

10am - 4pm

This is a one-day interactive workshop where delegates can understand open banking, and digital apps and how these new tools can be deployed in the debt advice and debt management sector.

9am - 5pm

How does a people-based marketing approach translate to the highly-regulated, highly-competitive, fast-paced financial services sector? How can data analytics and digital solutions help you to not just reach your customers effectively, but simultaneously grow your business and see off the pressing challenges keeping you awake at night?

6pm - 8pm

In February, our first event of the year, we're excited to be hosting talks from Adrian Hesketh, Adriano Calvitto and Sam Gray. Learn and share serverless architecture best practices and experiences.

9.30am - 7.30pm

This workshop will facilitate collaboration among academics, finance/insurance industry leaders, SMEs, several associated government and industry organisations (e.g. National Cyber Security Centre, EIT Digital Doctorial Training Centre in Security, Data-driven Innovation, Fintech Scotland etc) and seek effective ways of working together.

9am - 5pm

CFS2020 will combine technological challenges in AI, Data Management and Security, Cybercrime and Regulation on the intersection of Cyber and Fintech. In the aftermath of our Cyber Security and Fintech events in 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019, we’re expecting around 1000 attendants for what promises to be an action packed summit that brings together business, government and academia from both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.

Now in its fourth year, DataFest will once again showcase Scotland's leading role in data science and artificial intelligence on the international stage, while offering an unparalleled networking platform where you can interact with local and international talent, industry, academia and data enthusiasts.

8am - 5pm

The Meeting Place for Open Banking Stakeholders to Discuss Accelerating Adoption. In 2020, RBI EU will be bringing together 400+ digital banking and fintech professionals to discuss the digital transformation of incumbent & digital banks, through the lens of open banking.

9am - 6pm

Paris Blockchain Week is the biggest Blockchain & Digital Assets event in Europe. During one week in the City of Lights, numerous events will be held by the most prominent blockchain organizations.

The Edinburgh Futures Institute and the University of Edinburgh Business School are organising the First Edinburgh Conference on the Economics of Financial Technology in order to stimulate debate and research on financial innovation and the digital economy and how they impact welfare.

8.30am - 4.30pm

MoneyNext Summit is the leading event to address the financial landscape in 2020 and beyond – offering unparalleled access to decision makers, visionaries, influencers and disruptors from the world of finance. 200 inspirational speakers and 25 of the most innovative next-gen vendors discuss, demo and showcase the latest industry innovations. Get 20% off with the code FINTECHSCOTLAND20

Ethical Finance 2020 (EF2020) will convene the world’s foremost business, political, civic and social leaders of society to network, share, co-develop and shape a fairer, more sustainable financial system. The annual Ethical Finance conference is organised by the Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI), which oversees, organises and coordinates a series of programmes to promote finance for positive change.