UK FinTech Week 2025
Monday 28 April - Friday 2 May 2025
This portal is for UK and international delegates participating in UK FinTech Week including UK fintechs, speakers and Department for Business and Trade staff. Here you will find information on events running across UK FinTech Week and how to register your interest.
Whether you are a fintech, regulator, central bank, start-up, investor or something in between, we look forward to welcoming you in April to see for yourself why the UK is a world-leading fintech hub.
Please take a moment to browse our website and fill out the form below for Department for Business and Trade Events
UK Government & Partner Activity across UK FinTech Week
Monday 28 April 2025
The UK’s Global Fintech Forum
The UK’s Global Fintech Forum will kick off UK FinTech Week 2025 (powered by Innovate Finance), taking place on Monday 28 April, at the prestigious Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London.
Led by the Department for Business and Trade, in partnership with HM Treasury, the Office for Investment and 10 Downing Street, the Forum will present the primary opportunity for the UK to showcase its fintech leadership to the world.
The Rt Hon Jonathan Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Business and Trade & President of the Board of Trade, is delivering the opening keynote, with Gareth Thomas, MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Services, Small Business and Exports) delivering remarks at the evening reception.
View and register for our exciting programme of activity via the ‘Global Fintech Forum’ tab.
Fintech Alliance Gala Reception: Royal Marsden
The Fintech Alliance are delighted to be hosting a gala reception in aid of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Join us for an exclusive evening to mingle with speakers, sponsors and delegations and try your hand at winning some money-can’t-buy prizes in our gala raffle.
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Digital Commonwealth Awards & Summit
Where Innovation Meets Recognition
The Digital Commonwealth is the independent industry organisation representing AI, Blockchain, DePIN, Digital Assets, ScienceTech, and Web3 sectors across the 56 Commonwealth member states and the rest of the world.
The Digital Commonwealth Awards & Summit is a premier gathering that brings together industry pioneers, visionary leaders, and groundbreaking brands to celebrate and shape the future of digital innovation.
Please register for the Digital Commonwealth Awards & Summit
Please note: this event takes place on the same day as the UK Global Fintech Forum and the Fintech Alliance Gala Reception
Tuesday 29 April 2025
Innovate Finance Global Summit (IFGS)
The Department for Business and Trade is delighted to announce a seventh year of partnership with Innovate Finance across UK FinTech Week, as an Official Partner and Gold Sponsor of IFGS.
With over 1,500 senior attendees from industry, government and regulatory bodies and representatives from over 70 countries, IFGS continues to attract the brightest and best from the global Fintech ecosystem to discuss and debate the crucial issues facing the sector now and in years to come. Opening remarks will be given by the Economic Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds.
Please note, IFGS tickets need to be purchased separately. For further details of Innovate Finance's IFGS and to purchase an IFGS ticket, please visit the IFGS 2025 website.
Please contact your local DBT office or British Embassy, High Commission or Consulate for our exclusive IFGS international delegate discount code.
Beyond Fintech
Be part of the conversation, network and hear from our partners as we host hubs around the Guildhall with panel sessions and networking throughout the day. The full schedule will be released in due course and partners will include Bridgeport Partners, Paul Hastings LLP, World Bank, Mastercard, Tech UK, Octopus and Opus.
Please register for the Beyond Fintech
VIP dinner hosted by Department for Business and Trade and the City of London Corporation
If you are interested in attending this private dinner, please contact your local DBT or FCDO office by 10th April
Collaborate and Connect: London Women Groups Networking Event for Fintech Week
Join us for an evening of networking at the exclusive Allbright Lounge (Old Sessions House). This inspiring event is all about building meaningful connections, amplifying voices, and celebrating women across industries and career stages. It is proudly hosted by AllBright, with special thanks to the numerous amazing Women-led networks including WiBT Women in Blockchain Talks that have helped bring this vision to life.
Please note this event is ticketed via Eventbrite.
Wednesday 30 April – Thursday 1 May 2025
Various UK FinTech Week activities taking place across London.
View and register for UK FinTech Week partner activity via the ‘Wednesday 30 April Activity’ and ‘Thursday 1 May Activity’ tabs.
Friday 2 May 2025
Visit to Bristol and Bath 2025
As the gateway to the South West of England, Bristol and Bath are home to many large financial organisations. Hosted by Invest Bristol and Bath and Fintech West, this bespoke visit offers a unique chance to explore fintech collaboration opportunities in this dynamic region.
We invite you to join us aboard the iconic SS Great Britain, the world’s first great ocean line, to embark your business journey with Bristol, Bath and the South West!
View and register for this programme via the ‘Visit to Bristol, Bath and the South West’ tab.