Having generated revenue of approximately USD 167.71 billion in 2026, the Asia-Pacific fintech industry is set to grow at a steep 15.76% CAGR through 2031, reaching an estimated USD 348 billion. Asian countries have extensively embedded advanced fintech technologies into everyday life. Consumer use of fintech-powered services continues to soar, with digital wallets now representing approximately 75% of e-commerce transaction value across APAC, and mobile payment infrastructure such as India’s UPI processing volumes at a scale no other region in the world can match.
Nueconomy understands the significance of this thriving sector and its potential impact on economic development. In our ongoing commitment to providing market insights, we’ve identified a curated list of must-attend industry events for economic development organizations seeking to engage with the high-growth Asia Pacific fintech market.
Date: September 3–4, 2026 Venue: Crown Promenade, Melbourne, Australia
Intersekt celebrates its landmark 10th edition in 2026 — a milestone that reflects the maturation of Australia’s fintech sector into one of the most sophisticated regulatory environments in the region. Hosted by FinTech Australia and bringing together fintechs, financial institutions, regulators, investors, accelerators, and policymakers, Intersekt covers the full spectrum of emerging priorities: open banking, Buy Now Pay Later regulation, digital identity, payments modernisation, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance. Australia’s Consumer Data Right (CDR) framework and its expanding digital banking licensing regime make this event a critical intelligence forum for companies monitoring Fintech conference developments across APAC in 2026 regarding mature market regulation. For international fintech companies evaluating entry into the Australian or broader Oceania market, Intersekt provides the most concentrated access to the decision-makers, regulators, and capital allocators driving the country’s USD multi-billion fintech expansion.
2. Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026
Date: September 9–11, 2026 Venue: Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
GFF is co-organised by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) — three of the most powerful regulatory and industry bodies shaping the world’s single fastest-growing fintech market. The 2026 edition brings together 30,000+ industry executives, investors, legislators, and innovators— making it one of the most important fintech events in India for 2026 and 2027, and a defining moment for the global sector. India’s fintech market is valued at USD 51.30 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 109 billion by 2031 — with neobanking growing at nearly 20% CAGR and UPI processing at a scale no other payments infrastructure in the world approaches. GFF is the highest-access entry point into this market, making it an essential stop for international investors, EDOs, and technology companies seeking to establish partnerships, access policy intelligence, or scale into the Indian ecosystem. For any organisation tracking APAC fintech investment opportunities, GFF Mumbai is non-negotiable.
3. Singapore FinTech Festival 2026
Date: November 18–20, 2026 Venue: Singapore EXPO, Singapore
The Singapore Fintech Festival 2026 event demands that every serious player in global finance, technology, and investment puts it at the top of their calendar. Organised by Elevandi, an entity established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), SFF 2026 will bring together 70,000+ decision-makers, buyers, and innovators from 140+ countries and regions, making it the world’s largest fintech event by attendance. The programme covers AI, Web3, digital assets, ESG reporting, CBDCs, open finance, and financial inclusion — with 400+ sessions and access to C-suite leadership from the world’s most influential banks, fintechs, regulators, and sovereign wealth funds. Singapore’s position as ASEAN’s premier fintech hub — securing over USD 725 million in fintech funding in the first nine months of 2025 alone — makes Singapore Fintech Festival 2026 the most important fixed point in the calendar. The APAC fintech investment opportunities available through MAS-facilitated deal-matching, government partnership programmes, and the festival’s dedicated startup and technology zones are unmatched anywhere in the region.
Date: October 7–8, 2026 Venue: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
TOKEN2049 Singapore is the world’s largest crypto and digital assets conference— and the 2026 Singapore edition is the most commercially critical event in the global Web3 and digital finance calendar. The 2026 edition brings together founders, investors, institutions, and builders from 100+ countries for two days of keynotes, panels, a premier hackathon, and the NEXUS startup competition across all five floors of Marina Bay Sands. With stablecoin volumes surging 72% in 2025 and MAS leading institutional licensing frameworks, TOKEN2049 sits at the heart of the Fintech conferences APAC 2026agenda — making it the region’s highest-visibility platform for fintech investment opportunities in 2026 in digital assets and blockchain infrastructure.
5. Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026
Date: November 2–6, 2026 Venue: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong
Organised by InvestHK and the Financial Services and Treasury Bureau, Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026 is one of Asia’s most attended and government-backed fintech events, drawing 45,000+ visitors, 1,000+ speakers, and 800+ exhibitors from 120+ economies. The five-day programme covers AI-driven finance, digital assets, wealthtech, cross-border payments, and green finance — with the Global Fast Track programme connecting startups with 120+ investors and corporate partners. For organisations building a presence across both international capital markets and Mainland China’s financial ecosystem, this is the most policy-connected and institutionally credible fintech platform in the November calendar.
Date: September 29 – October 1, 2026 Venue: Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea
Korea Blockchain Week (KBW) is Asia’s premier annual crypto and blockchain festival — and with KBW 2025 selling out entirely, the 2026 edition is already one of the most anticipated fintech conferences in APAC for 2026 on the regional calendar. Produced by FACTBLOCK and partnered with Upbit, KBW 2026 brings together thousands of builders, investors, developers, institutions, and enterprise leaders across three days of the flagship IMPACT conference, panels, hackathons, and side events — covering digital assets, AI integration, real-world asset tokenisation, and Web3 infrastructure. South Korea’s crypto adoption is among the highest globally, making Seoul a market of outsized importance for any company tracking APAC fintech investment opportunities in digital finance, with 40%+ of KBW attendees consistently international — a diversity of participation that few regional events outside TOKEN2049 can match.
Date: April 27–29, 2027 Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Money20/20 Asia 2027 in Bangkok is APAC’s most senior and influential gathering of the regional money ecosystem — banks, payment networks, fintechs, tech companies, startups, and government regulators converging for three days of deal-making, strategic networking, and forward-looking programming. The 2027 edition builds on the 2026 event’s format of 4,000+ senior-level attendees (with 1 in 3 at C-suite level), 1,200+ companies from 75 countries, 350+ speakers, and 40+ hours of structured networking, The 2027 Bangkok agenda is expected to reflect the region’s defining themes: ASEAN real-time payment rails, digital wallet super-app ecosystems, cross-border settlement infrastructure, AI-driven financial services, and the maturation of open banking across Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines. For investors and EDOs seeking to deploy capital or develop partnerships across Southeast Asia’s high-growth fintech corridors, Money20/20 Asia 2027 in Bangkok delivers the most commercially focused and deal-oriented platform in the regional calendar.
Attending these major events is key for you as an economic development organisation to gain a unique vantage point to engage with industry leaders, gain invaluable market intelligence, and foster mutually beneficial relationships in the burgeoning Asia-Pacific fintech sector landscape.
Nueconomy assists you in navigating and maximizing opportunities at these major conferences so that you don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the growth story in the world’s most significant fintech sector. We partner with leading economic development organizations worldwide, offering comprehensive support for investment attraction, export promotion, and B2B collaboration efforts. Whether you’re looking to forge partnerships, explore investment prospects, or gain deeper insights into this dynamic sector, our expertise and industry connections can help you achieve your goals.
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