FinTech North: Manchester 2026

We're delighted to be returning to the North West for our Manchester Conference 2026, hosted in partnership with Mastercard, Starling, Softwire, the University of Manchester, RSM, Bruntwood SciTech and BPC on the 26th of November.

This year's conference celebrates the growth and momentum of Manchester's FinTech sector, spotlighting regional strengths across residency and inward investment, AI, payments, banking, and trust in FinTech - and the opportunities for collaboration across the ecosystem, bringing together established firms, policymakers, academics, industry bodies and emerging innovators.

We're excited to be heading to Whitworth Hall, a striking neo-Gothic venue within the University of Manchester's historic Whitworth Building, designed by the architects behind Manchester Town Hall and once graced by an Einstein lecture. It's the perfect backdrop for a day of insight and connection, followed by an evening of networking at the post-conference social.

Greater Manchester is one of the largest FinTech ecosystems outside London, supporting around 240 firms, employing nearly 10,000 people, and contributing over £1 billion to the regional economy.

Delegates can expect a full day of keynotes, panel discussions, and audience Q&As from senior leaders across banking, payments, and technology, alongside dedicated networking breaks and an exhibition space showcasing regional innovators. The day rounds off with a post-conference social - the perfect chance to continue conversations over drinks.

Key themes we'll explore include:

• Resilience: strengthening operational resilience across banking, payments, and infrastructure
• The next generation of payments innovation: tokenisation, agentic payments
• Speed & Safety: how are firms balancing rapid AI deployment with robust risk and governance?
• Trust in FinTech: building confidence in banking, savings, and financial services

Secure your Super Early Bird Tickets now! For more information or collaboration opportunities, reach out at [email protected].

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