Fintech events

Scotland is a vibrant fintech hub with a very active community. Browse our fintech events, discover our Fintech Festival and see how we collaborate with other sectors. If you want your event listed here please do contact us.
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FinTech Scotland Festival 2025

Join us for conferences, meet-ups, morning breakfast sessions, evening networking events and much more.

18 November 2025

Practical innovation workshop series for financial, professional and business services

Edinburgh
09:30 - 16:30
Join peers from across financial and professional services for a hands‑on workshop exploring ethical, inclusive and sustainable approaches to innovation. Delivered by the Innovate UK AI for Services Network and Whitecap Consulting, this session will provide actionable insights, real‑world case studies and practical tools to support responsible, technology‑led transformation. The workshop forms part of the Next Generation Professional & Financial Services programme, supported by Innovate UK and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Key details: - Date: 18 November - Location: Edinburgh - Focus: Responsible Innovation - ethical, inclusive and sustainable innovation practices - Who should attend: Professionals in financial and professional business services
20 November 2025

Fintech Across the Regions: Driving Growth & Innovation

Other
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM, followed by networking & drinks
Across the UK, regional fintech hubs are fuelling the next wave of innovation. From Scotland, Wales, the North and SuperTech, these ecosystems are building world‑class fintechs, creating jobs and shaping the future of financial services. On Thursday 20 November 2025, Mastercard will host a half‑day summit celebrating the strength of the UK’s regions and their role in powering fintech growth. This year’s theme - ‘Fintech Across the Regions: Driving Growth & Innovation’ - brings together founders, regional hubs, policymakers and Mastercard leaders for an afternoon of collaboration, insights and connections.
02 December 2025

Fintech Connect

Other
We’re proud to be an official partner of FinTech Connect 2025 - the UK’s largest and most influential fintech show, celebrating its 10-year anniversary this December at Excel London. Taking place on 2–3 December 2025, FinTech Connect marks a decade of bringing together the entire financial technology ecosystem - from global banks and digital challengers to investors, regulators, and trailblazing startups. This is the most important fintech gathering in the UK, and the final opportunity of the year to connect before 2026 strategies, partnerships, and budgets are finalised.
10 December 2025

TecTonic Night Summit

Glasgow
6pm - 10.30pm
TecTonic Night Summit: Year-End Exchange is an experiential, collaborative celebration of creativity, innovation, and curiosity. A unique blend of marketplace, showcase, and festive community gathering, this event brings together Scotland’s most exciting founders, creators, innovators, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration.