UK headquartered fintech, wealthtech, insurtech and regtech companies, with technology solutions for the financial services sector, are invited to express their interest to join the Department for Business and Trade's (DBT) trade mission to the 2025 Intersekt Festival in Australia.
The mission provides UK companies with an exclusive programme of activities and events including networking, pitching sessions and market briefings to connect with key stakeholders and decision makers in Australia's fintech ecosystem. The mission will also include one ticket per company to attend the Intersekt Festival (17-18 September).
Location: Sydney and Melbourne
Dates: Monday 15 September to Friday 19 September 2025
Why Australia?
Australia has a well-established financial services sector that holds a strong position in the Asia Pacific region and has a stable regulatory ecosystem. Australia continues to establish itself as a global hub of fintech innovation and with regulatory reform in place, new technology solutions emerging, and evolving consumer expectations, there are growing areas of opportunity. Focus areas include payments, AML/CTF, the Consumer Data Right, the use of AI and data analytics, climate and cyber risks, and more.
What is Intersekt?
Now in its 9th year, Intersekt is one of the leading fintech conferences in the region. It is the largest gathering of Australian fintechs, hubs, accelerators, policymakers, regulators, investors and advisors, devoted to examining, discussing and unlocking the potential of Australia’s Fintech market.
Why attend:
- Gain a better understanding of the Australian fintech ecosystem.
- Meet key decision makers across Australia, including a range of stakeholders, industry and thought leaders.
- Build your knowledge and gain industry insights by attending a leading fintech conference.
- Receive expert support from UK Government whilst in-market.
- Network with in-market representatives and like-minded businesses.
- Time in the programme will be provided to allow you to develop your own side meetings during the visit.
Expressions of interest:
Expressions of interest are open to UK headquartered fintech, wealthtech, insurtech and regtech companies who have technology solutions for the financial services sector and have identified a go-to-market strategy for Australia.
Submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee your place on the mission. We will be reviewing applications and outcomes will be shared in early August.
Express your interest by 11:59pm (BST) on Friday 8 August 2025.
For more information contact the DBT Australia team: kirsty.whitford@fcdo.gov.uk and francis.gonzaga@fcdo.gov.uk
Don't miss out and register your interest today to secure your place