The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2026 will take place from 18 to 20 November 2026, convening global technology and finance leaders to examine the structural forces rewiring the global financial system.
Organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), SFF provides a global platform for policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors, and entrepreneurs to exchange ideas and shape the future of finance.
Five forces rewiring global finance
The themes SFF 2026 will examine
Technology
As AI transforms productivity and growth, how can financial institutions harness it while staying ahead of AI-enabled scams, cyber threats and the coming quantum challenge?
Geoeconomics
As trade, investment and capital flows shift and new economic corridors emerge, how are financial networks adapting in response, and how can these networks be built to support trade and economic resilience?
Capital
Can productivity gains and revenue growth sustain an investment boom that has already driven AI-connected firms to around 40% of S&P 500 market capitalisation?
Talent
As AI transforms jobs, how can financial institutions enhance skills and capabilities of their workforce to stay competitive?
Policy
How can policy, governance and risk frameworks keep up as technology races ahead, to enable innovation without compromising trust and resilience?
Special programmes across the three Festival days
TED-inspired sessions in which global founders share personal journeys and hard-earned lessons with investors and the wider FinTech community.
Connecting investors, founders and policymakers to pressure-test strategy and unlock capital.
Asia’s largest FinTech meetings programme, facilitating pre-scheduled introductions between attendees.
Spotlighting early-stage innovators, with mentorship, investor access and a Demo Day prize pool.
Bringing together leading financial institutions, technology companies, startups and innovators to showcase the solutions shaping the financial industry.
Insights2040 Annual Meeting (IAM)
SFF 2026 will be preceded by the Insights2040 Annual Meeting (IAM), formerly known as the Insights Forum, held from 16 to 17 November at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre. This invite-only gathering convenes senior global public and private sector leaders to address the most pressing priorities shaping the future of financial services. Over two days, participants work through critical problem statements requiring close cross-sector collaboration on key technology issues facing the financial industry.
Registration
Registration for SFF 2026 is open at www.fintechfestival.sg/registration. Complimentary tickets are available for governments, policymakers, central banks, academics, students, multilateral agencies, non-profits and foundations.
