FinTech North: Manchester 2026

FinTech North returns to Manchester for a full-day conference and evening social examining developments in financial technology and the opportunities shaping the North West’s fintech sector.

Hosted in partnership with organisations including Mastercard, Starling, Softwire, the University of Manchester, RSM, Bruntwood SciTech and BPC, the conference will bring together established financial services businesses, policymakers, academics, industry bodies and emerging innovators.

The programme will explore themes including regional investment, artificial intelligence, payments, banking and trust in financial technology. Sessions will examine operational resilience across banking and payments, emerging technologies such as tokenisation and agentic payments, and how businesses can balance rapid AI adoption with appropriate risk management and governance.

Delegates can expect keynote presentations, panel discussions, audience questions and answers, networking breaks and an exhibition showcasing regional innovators. An evening social will provide further opportunities to develop connections across the sector.

The conference welcomes professionals working in financial services, technology, investment, research and policy who want to understand the developments shaping fintech.