Fintech events

Join Heriot‑Watt University and Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) to explore employer‑led solutions to Scotland’s financial services skills needs. Discover how Graduate Apprenticeships, microcredentials and flexible online courses can fill critical gaps and benefit your business. You’ll hear a sector overview from Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) on current and emerging skills needs; a session on Graduate Apprenticeships with David Steinberg (Programme Director) covering the Business Management (Financial Services) programme: how it works, funding, eligibility and timelines; an outline of sector-relevant upskilling options available via Heriot-Watt Online’s Professional Academy; and an employer case study on how Graduate Apprenticeships have positively impacted Aberdeen’s talent pipeline and productivity.

PAY360 2026 returns on 25–26 March at ExCeL London. Join Europe’s largest and most influential payments event, uniting the global payments ecosystem for two days of insight, innovation, and collaboration. 6,000+ attendees from across fintech, banking, payments & technology 200+ industry-leading speakers 150+ exhibitors featuring breakthrough products and services Engagement with regulators, policymakers, global banks & high growth fintechs AI-powered matchmaking connecting buyers, innovators & strategic partners 60% in the room VIP and above PAY360 2026 is your opportunity to discover the technologies, partnerships, and strategies shaping the future of payments. Equip your business with the insights and solutions needed to thrive in a fast-changing landscape. Co-located with the brand-new Merchant Transact 360, a dedicated event created by merchants, for merchants, delivering practical, actionable insights to help navigate the ever evolving and complex payments landscape. Get your tickets today and use code FintechScotland20 to save 20% off

Join leaders from financial services, health, academia, government and the startup ecosystem for a national showcase exploring how Scotland can lead the next wave of innovation at the intersection of health and financial wellbeing. The Finance and Health Lab National Conference brings together practical insight, emerging solutions, and real collaboration opportunities — focused on challenges that matter in later life and beyond.

Join the University of Edinburgh on 26 March 2026, from 09:00 to 15:45 at Edinburgh Futures Institute, for the Data and AI Exchange. Scotland’s ambitions for Data and AI are accelerating — opening up major opportunities for economic growth, improved public services and wider societal benefit. At the same time, these ambitions are coming up against real-world constraints: infrastructure, skills, governance, public confidence and trust. As the birthplace of AI in Europe and a global leader in data-drive innovation, the University of Edinburgh is convening leaders from across Scotland’s academic, industry and public-sector communities to explore: What’s working now in Data and AI across sectors, using real-world examples; Where barriers remain – from regulation and skills to infrastructure and adoption; What needs to change to realise Scotland’s Data and AI ambitions in a way that delivers public value.

Don't miss the 12th Innovate Finance Global Summit on 21 April 2026 at London’s iconic Guildhall for a full day of insights, innovation and impact with industry leaders shaping the future of fintech. What to expect: 4 conference stages UK FinTech Expo Inspiring speakers AI-powered 1-2-1 meetings Tech Tunnel Expert roundtables Networking drinks

Banking Transformation Summit is where Europe’s banking leaders meet to shape what’s next. Senior executives from over 120 banks and building societies unite to share real-world insights and explore the forces reshaping financial services. Across 5 themes, the 2026 programme has been built around what banks need now: practical insight, real examples, and the strategic thinking required to drive measurable change. What to expect: - A curated, senior-level experience designed for meaningful conversations and real partnerships - Five program themes shaping the future of banking - Practical, real-world case studies - Premium hospitality for all ticket holders - Signature networking experiences like "After Hours" and "One for the Road!"