Details of ninth FinTech Scotland Festival revealed

The ninth FinTech Scotland Festival will take place at the start of October, attracting attendees from around the world.

The event - due to take place from September 30 to October 7, 2026 - will bring together international industry leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, investors, innovators and academics. They will discuss how Scottish financial technology - fintech - innovation drives growth, job creation and global competitiveness.

The festival will also explore the future of financial services, spotlight the achievements of Scotland’s fintech cluster and “spark new partnerships”, organisers said.

A picture taken at the 2025 FinTech Scotland Festival.

The opening day will include an invitation-only reception hosted by Bank of Scotland parent Lloyds Banking Group at its historic Edinburgh headquarters and the week will conclude with DIGIT’s prestigious Scottish Financial Technology Awards.

Aleks Tomczyk, chief executive at industry organisation FinTech Scotland, said: “Fintech is delivering real benefits for businesses, the public sector, our economy and society. The festival is a celebration of the remarkable progress and innovation that is taking place in the fintech sector. The festival is a recognition of the sector’s intent to do and grow more.”

Derek Shanks, technology platform lead at Lloyds Banking Group, said: “The FinTech Scotland Festival is a key event in the financial services calendar in Scotland, so we are delighted to be hosting the launch reception, which sets the stage for a week of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing.”

Kristen Bennie, group head of innovation and partnerships at Barclays, said: “Scotland is a vital technology and innovation hub for Barclays and we’re proud to support the FinTech Scotland Festival. By bringing together innovators, industry leaders and emerging talent, we're helping foster the ideas and skills that will shape the future of financial services.”

Pardeep Cassells, chief client officer at AccessFintech, added: “Scotland is a great place to be a growing fintech with many compelling reasons to start, locate and grow a business here. We are really looking forward to the festival events and networking with the people that comprise the depth of talent and make the community what it is.”