Global Fintech Fest 2026, Dates, Venue, Theme, Key Technologies

Global Fintech Fest 2026 (GFF 2026) will take place from 8-11 September 2026 in Mumbai at Jio World Centre | Trident BKC, bringing together fintech leaders, policymakers, regulators and financial institutions from more than 80 countries.

What is Global Fintech Fest? 

Global Fintech Fest (GFF) is the world’s largest annual gathering dedicated to fintech and the wider financial services ecosystem.

• It brings together policymakers, regulators, central bankers, financial institutions, technology leaders, fintech entrepreneurs, investors, academics and thought leaders from across the world.
• It provides a platform for policy dialogue, innovation, cross-border partnerships and collaboration at the intersection of finance, technology and public policy.
• GFF was launched in 2020 as a virtual platform during the COVID-19 pandemic, later evolved into a hybrid event, and became a fully physical event in Mumbai in 2023.Since then, the event has grown in scale, international participation and institutional engagement.

Global Fintech Fest 2026

Global Fintech Fest 2026 will bring together the global fintech and financial services community in Mumbai.

• Date & Venue : Global Fintech Fest 2026 will be held from 8-11 September 2026 at Jio World Centre | Trident BKC, Mumbai, India.
• Participants: The event will bring together participants from more than 80 countries.
• Aim: Global Fintech Fest 2026 aims to contribute to financial systems capable of delivering meaningful economic and societal impact. It will provide a platform for discussions on digital finance, innovation, policy and collaboration.
• Organisers: It is organised by the Payments Council of India (PCI), National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).

Together, these institutions organise GFF as a global platform for collaboration across the fintech, payments and financial services ecosystem.

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Global Fintech Fest Vision and Purpose 

Global Fintech Fest brings global stakeholders together to shape the future of digital finance.

• It promotes collaboration over competition, policy dialogue over fragmentation and innovation with responsibility.
• It connects global perspectives with real-world implementation.
• It aims to ensure that financial innovation and emerging technologies contribute to financial inclusion, systemic resilience and sustainable economic growth.
• It seeks to support financial systems that are responsible, resilient, inclusive, trusted and interconnected.

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Global Fintech Fest 2026 Government and Regulatory Support

Global Fintech Fest 2026 is supported by key government departments and financial regulators.

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance
• New, Emerging and Strategic Technology (NEST) Division, Ministry of External Affairs
• NITI Aayog
• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
• Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
• International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
• Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)

Key Technologies at Global Fintech Fest 2026

The 2026 edition gives particular importance to emerging technologies that could shape the next generation of financial services.The key technologies highlighted at GFF 2026 include:

• Agentic AI: AI systems that can plan and carry out a series of tasks with a degree of autonomy to achieve a defined objective. In financial services, it can support financial workflows, customer services, fraud detection and risk monitoring.
• Tokenisation: The process of creating a digital representation of an asset or ownership right through a digital token. It can make assets more programmable, divisible and transferable through digital systems and can be applied across financial markets.
• Quantum Technology: Technology based on principles of quantum mechanics, with applications in computing, communication and sensing. In finance, it could support complex calculations, optimisation and financial modelling, while also creating new cybersecurity challenges.

Global Fintech Fest 2026 Opportunities 

GFF 2026 provides platforms for innovation, investment, market access and collaboration.

• Product launches and demonstrations of next-generation financial products and platforms.
• Hackathons and innovation challenges to address real-world problems.
• Investment pitch sessions connecting startups with global investors.
• Market access programmes supporting cross-border partnerships.
• Reports covering policy insights, technology and global finance.
• Networking opportunities for leaders, regulators, investors and innovators.
• Global Fintech Awards recognising excellence, innovation, leadership and impact.
• Plenaries and keynotes on trusted and inclusive financial systems.
• Thematic tracks covering four fintech pillars.
• Startup Showcase featuring high-potential fintech and deep-tech startups.

Global Fintech Fest 2026 Significance for India

India’s growing fintech and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) ecosystem strengthens its position in the global financial landscape. India’s large-scale platforms for digital payments, digital identity, consent frameworks and governance offer practical lessons on building financial systems that are inclusive, trusted and resilient at population scale.

Global Fintech Fest 2026 provides India an opportunity to share its DPI experience, learn from international best practices and deepen engagement with developed and emerging economies, including the Global South.