Fintech Events 2024: The Hottest Industry Conferences in APAC

Having generated a revenue of about 159 Billion USD in 2023, the Asia-Pacific fintech industry will grow at a steep 16% CAGR through 2028. Asian countries have extensively embedded advanced fintech technologies into everyday life. Consumer use of fintech-powered services has soared in the two years after the pandemic, as have financial app installations and the popularity of mobile payment solutions. 

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.

1. Asian Financial Forum 2024
   Date: 24-25 January 2024
   Venue: HongKong
   
   The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is Asia Pacific’s leading fintech conference, connecting key individuals from the government, banking, and business communities worldwide for revolutionary exchanges on the wider economy from an Asian perspective. AFF hosts several programmes, including Deal-Making, an event that facilitates direct interactions between funds and sources of deals, allowing experts to meet with prospective collaborators from all over the globe, and the Innoventure Salon, which includes the FintechHK Startup Salon and other themed zones exhibiting an array of financial developments, advanced solutions, and disruptive entrepreneurial concepts. Over 2,500 in-person attendees and 4,500 virtual attendees from more than 70 countries and regions participated in the 2023 edition, along with over 120 exhibitors who took part in thought leadership and conversations.

2. Global Fintech Fest (GFF)
   Date: August 28-30, 2024
   Venue: Jio World Convention centre, Mumbai
   
   GFF is co-organized by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC). GFF intends to establish a unified platform for fintech professionals to build synergies and offer recommendations for the industry’s progress. Over the years, the event has provided a panoramic view of the fintech ecosystem and its capacity to revolutionise the global economy. GFF brings together industry executives, stakeholders, authorities, and legislators each year to exchange ideas, offer perspectives, and drive change.
   
   
3. FinTech India Expo
   Date: 17-19 January 2024
   Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi
   
   The FinTech India Expo is a premier venue for exhibiting fintech establishments and modern fintech technologies such as AI, RPA, Blockchain, Digital Lending, Fraud, and Cybersecurity. The conference is a must-attend for fintech professionals interested in learning about the shortcomings and the possibilities of a digital economy. E-wallets, Point of Sale (PoS) & payment solutions, payment gateways, transactional platforms, banking & insurance solutions, accounting & auditing solutions, e-commerce solutions, data analytics, and other topics will be covered at the conference. Delegates can interact with fellow attendees pursuing new business opportunities. 

4. FinTech Connect Leaders Summit
   Date: 27-29 August 2024
   Venue: Raffles City Convention Centre, Singapore
   
   The FinTech Connect Leaders Summit is an annual meeting place for key decision makers and fintech professionals, allowing them to network and collaborate with Asian banks, financial organisations, and fintech businesses. Workshops, roundtable discussions, and keynote addresses are all part of the conference. 

5. Money20/20 Asia
   Date: 23-25 April 2024
   Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok
   
   Money20/20 Asia brings together business executives, innovators, and visionaries to explore the intricacies of the Asian fintech sector through debates, interactive workshops, and case studies. The conference will also look at the current trends and advancements in the industry as a whole. The 2024 edition of the conference will have three themes: ‘Integration: Breaking Down Barriers,’ Creating Opportunities,’ ‘Virtualisation: The Rise of Digital Finance,’ and ‘Eastward Expansion: Asia’s Fintech Frontier.’ 

6. World Finance Council Fintech Singapore
   Date: June 2024
   Venue: Singapore
   
   WFC Fintech Singapore is a business event that explores the most recent subjects and technical advancements in the financial services industry. The event brings together APAC startups, significant fintech players and decision-makers, and investors to debate the industry’s most recent challenges. These will be carried out through keynote presentations, product demos, case studies, panels, pitches, masterclasses, exhibitions, and lectures. Firms can network and create opportunities to connect with potential partners, market their products, and scale their business.

7. FIN/SUM 2024
   Date: 5-8 March, 2024
   Venue: Marunouchi, Tokyo
   
   The FIN/SUM Fintech Summit is a yearly international conference in the fintech sector. The Financial Services Agency and NIKKEI co-organise the event as part of Japan Fintech Week. The 2024 edition theme is ‘Building a Bright Future: Fintech for Happy Growth,’ it will include workshops, impact pitches, panel discussions, seminars, and exhibits. Experts from academia, the technological and business sectors, financial decision-makers, and banks will attend the event to discuss various topics such as AI, Web3, and financial sector trends and advancements. 

8. Sibos
   Date: 21 – 24 October 2024
   Venue: Beijing
   
   Sibos is a fintech conference annually organised by Swift. It has earned its reputation as a prominent business venue for the global financial community to discuss and explore payments, securities, cash management, and trade. The event gathers business executives and specialists throughout the financial ecosystem for a series of networking events and conference sessions aimed at collectively improving the sector.
   
   
9. Seamless Asia
   Date: 20-21 February 2024
   Venue: Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre, Singapore
   
   Seamless Asia presents an opportunity to collaborate, learn, connect, and promote Asia’s future in banking, payments, e-commerce, and retail. The conference will have six specialised tracks: Pay Tech, Payments Innovation, Banking Transformation, E-Commerce Tech, E-Commerce Strategy, and E-Commerce Logistics, in addition to an expo with 200+ exhibitors and in-person networking events. Seamless Asia 2024 will bring a remarkable lineup of industry leaders, as well as Asia’s largest banks, e-commerce marketplaces, and merchants, to the venue.
   
   
10. Fintech Australia’s Intersekt Conference
    Date: 18 – 19 September 2024
    Venue: TBD
    
    Fintech Australia’s Intersekt Conference, hosted by FinTech Australia, is the premier annual gathering for the Australian fintech community, bringing together participants from fintechs, financial services, hubs, accelerators, policymakers, regulators, investors, and advisors. It serves as a platform to delve into, discuss, and unleash the potential of the Australian fintech landscape Intersekt and covers diverse crucial subjects including emerging technologies, payments, Open Banking, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance.

Attending these major events is key for you as an economic development organisation to get hold of 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.

For inquiries and further assistance, please reach out to Nueconomy, your strategic partner in unlocking the potential of the APAC fintech sector. 

(FDI Lead generation, Fintech, Asia Pacific, APAC, India, Events, fintech conferences)