Fintech events

ECFI, in partnership with its Co-Director Tiejun Ma (School of Informatics), is proud to host the AI & Digital Assets (AIDA) Workshop together with Wolfgang Karl Hardle, Cathy Yi-Hsuan Chen, and Weining Wang from the IDA Institute for Digital Assets in Bucharest. This focused workshop on “AIDA = AI & Digital Assets” is dedicated to advancing the rigorous statistical and theoretical understanding of the nascent field of digital assets (DA). This workshop aims to convene leading academics to address critical open questions and deepen our analytical frameworks for these rapidly evolving analytical instruments for finance and beyond.

Join Peer Works for a dynamic, cross-sector conference designed to help Scotland’s SMEs, social enterprises, charities, and public sector organisations work smarter, not harder. The sessions will explore how five interconnected drivers - marketing and communication, innovation and digital adoption, leadership and management, access to finance, and worker skills and wellbeing - can be harnessed for business success. You will leave inspired and with practical tools, real examples, and fresh ideas to help set your business up for the future and address current challenges. The event will be delivered in partnership with the Edinburgh Napier University, The Productivity Institute Scotland Forum and the University of Glasgow. 100% of in-person ticket sales will go to support Children’s Hospice Across Scotland.

On 7-8 October 2025, FinTech LIVE London brings together the brightest minds and most disruptive companies redefining the future of finance; from agile start-ups to global fintech powerhouses. Whether you’re driving digital transformation, exploring cutting-edge technologies, seeking strategic partnerships or aiming to elevate your brand on an international stage, this is where the future of fintech is forged.

We’re selecting 5 standout companies for an exclusive speed-pitching session in front of venture capitalists, private lenders and strategic partners. ​This is your chance to: ​Pitch live for up to £500K in non-dilutive funding, Connect directly with investors, lenders and fellow high-growth founders, Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking and drinks after the pitches