Fintech or financial technology has quickly disrupted and shaped virtually every corner of the financial services industry. The rise of advanced software, artificial intelligence (AI), ubiquitous mobile applications and automation of technologies has made this industry useful for consumers and businesses alike. The celebration of these technologies is on full display so far in 2022, with several industry-leading events forthcoming in Europe.
Europe has become home to multiple fintech hubs, with London ranking as the most important. This, in turn, has given rise to the hosting of marquee events over the past few years, showcasing all that the fintech world has to offer.
With no shortage of world-class fintech events, summits and conferences in 2022, there’s never been a better time to attend these events, especially in Europe. Whether you are an established business or venue, aspiring startup, fintech advocate or simply an enthusiast, fintech events in Europe has something for everyone.
Leading payments events in Europe have historically served as hubs for innovation and learning, bringing together the most important decision-makers, financial institutions, executives and industry leaders from every segment of the fintech space.
The fintech space continues to accelerate, making these events even more instrumental and crucial for success. Attending premier fintech events has become a tradition for countless players in the industry with 2022 being no exception.
Best Fintech Events in Europe
2022 has already featured several notable conferences and events, including the following Europe fintech events:
Fintech World Forum – London, May 22-23
Fintech World Forum is one of the notable events in the world of fintech, bringing together innovators and experts from across Europe and beyond. The two-day fintech event provides ample opportunities for networking in the global financial services, finance and banking technology industry.
MoneyLive Summit – London, March 28-29
MoneyLIVE Summit is one of the best fintech events in Europe that money can buy. The three-day event is packed with inspiring talks, interactive sessions and countless networking opportunities.
Money 20/20 Europe – Amsterdam, June 7-9
Money20/20 Europe is one of the continent’s largest fintech events, helping power new strategies and partnerships that transform mindsets. Over 3 days the fintech community came together to access new knowledge and need-to-know insights to level up in money.
Nordic Fintech Week – Copenhagen, September 27-28
At Nordic Fintech Week, the best minds in fintech will challenge your vision of embedded finance, ethical finance and decentralized finance. They will explore the obstacles on our way to further democratize finance and think of what the future of finance holds.
Slush – Helsinki, November 17-18
Slush is not your typical fintech event. The founder-focused event gathers founders and investors from across different sectors of the fast-growing tech industry. In recent years, Slush has grown into a whole week of stage talks, mentoring sessions and networking in Helsinki and around the metropolitan area.
Finance Magnates London Summit 2022 – London, November 21-23
London Summit is a premier financial service, crypto, payments and fintech conference, bringing together 3,500+ attendees, 130+ speakers and 150+ exhibitors.
Fintech Connect – London, November 30-December 1
The co-located FinTech and PayTech Connect Asia is a market leading annual meeting place for 500+ heads of Digital Transformation and Payments.
Each of these events and conferences reflects an exploration of the fintech industry at large, including a deep dive into the latest technologies, companies and innovations that define the space.
Leading events such as these also historically have covered a wide range of topics from exciting new mobile apps, payments, e-commerce, digital assets and much more. Given a large concentration of these events taking place in Europe in 2022, it’s clear that the talent & personnel has been growing on the continent for years and will continue to do so in 2023 and beyond.
This unique atmosphere has fostered new opportunities for the fintech industry, as Europe looks to stay at the cutting edge of fintech capabilities and innovation, engineered and led by leading fintech professionals. This includes the biggest names from across the fintech industry, who routinely gather at these events to network, discuss and inform.
FMLS22 – The Largest Fintech Event This Fall
Fast forwarding to this fall, the largest of these events yet to take place in 2022 is Finance Magnates London Summit (FMLS), which will occur on November 21-23 in the heart of London. Already in its tenth year, FMLS will be held at Old Billingsgate, representing its largest instalment to date.
The freshly expanded agenda will feature a two-and-a-half-day event, including a dedicated focus on the fintech space, one of four verticals on offer at FMLS22. With the largest array of panel discussions, workshops and seminars on offer this fall, key players in the fintech space will be gathering in central London for networking opportunities, discussing the latest technologies and showing off the most exciting startups that will move the industry forward.
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Already with over ten years in the books, FMLS22 is looking to build off its impressive resume and experience by hosting its largest summit to date. This includes a dedicated focus on fintech capabilities, innovation and disruptive technologies.
All of these and more will be unveiled in a soon-to-be-released schedule that will feature a full two days of panels, workshops and discussions that explore this vertical in unparalleled detail. Each stage and session is tailored to deliver cutting-edge and insightful content that will cater to fintech specialists. In this environment, anything can happen, so this is one event you do not want to miss!
Looking at the event itself, FMLS 2022 is poised to build on its record attendance, which will be targeting upwards of 3,500+ attendees, 130+ speakers and 150+ exhibitors globally. What is it like attending an FMLS event?
Attendees should expect to network and learn from leading companies and key decision makers in multiple industry verticals that are integral to the future of the fintech and payments space. Of note, attendees will include financial sector executives, global leaders, innovators, leading fintech companies and more.
FMLS Awards – Celebrating the Biggest Names in Fintech
Looking to find the next big name in the fintech space? FMLS22 has got you covered, featuring an in-depth awards show that will be recognizing and honoring the top-performing brands, startups and companies across the fintech industry.
The meticulous voting process has allowed the industry itself to ultimately rank the best and the most promising companies with this year being no exception. The awards recognize a wide range of different performers, including the best providers in payment processing, innovative technology and other aspects of the payments and fintech ecosystem.
The extensive voting process will soon begin, highlighting a growing spectrum of brands in the fintech industry. FMLS awards are truly unique in the industry given that all honors are bestowed only by your industry peers, which rank the best and the most promising companies.
The stakes have never been higher than 2022, given that voting this year will take place in only one round, not two. Don't forget to register later this month and cast your vote for when the voting formally begins and kicks off soon!
The online voting process is designed to provide the entire industry with a voice in deciding the winners each year, without the interference of judges or third parties.
Explore the list of distinguished winners over the past few years, showcasing leading brands that have earned the highest ranking honors at past FMLS events.
Stay tuned for the latest updates surrounding FMLS22.
