Fife Council’s Economic Development Team is inviting expressions of interest from Fife businesses wishing to attend the Fintech Summit 2026, taking place on 7th October 2026 at the EICC, Edinburgh, as part of our Trade Development Programme.

The Fintech Summit is Scotland’s largest annual gathering of financial technology leaders and is the official launch event of the Scotland Fintech Festival. The conference brings together senior executives from major financial institutions, fintech founders, digital innovators, regulators, investors, and technology specialists to explore the latest developments shaping the future of financial services.

Across one full day, the event showcases cutting edge innovation, regulatory insight, digital transformation strategies, and emerging technologies—including AI, payments, open banking, data, cyber security and digital assets—delivered through keynote speakers, panel discussions, sector stages, and exhibitor showcases.

The 2026 Summit features 100+ speakers from across the fintech ecosystem, including leaders from established banks, challenger firms, specialist fintechs, and the broader technology and investment community.

Why Join the Fintech Summit Learning Journey?

This supported learning journey is ideal for businesses looking to understand emerging fintech trends, explore digital transformation opportunities, or strengthen their presence in the UK financial services and technology ecosystem. Attendees can benefit from:

• Exposure to the latest innovation in AI, digital banking, payments, open finance, cybersecurity, and financial data
• Insights into how large FS institutions and challenger fintechs are adapting, transforming, and reshaping the market
• Understanding of regulatory and policy developments impacting financial technology, including open finance, data use, and consumer protection
• Opportunities to engage directly with senior leaders from banks, fintechs, investment firms, regulators, and technology companies
• Case studies exploring digital transformation, operational change, customer experience, and modern technology adoption
• Access to the wider Scotland Fintech Festival network, bringing together innovators, start ups, industry specialists, and public sector enablers

Who Should Apply?

This supported learning journey is suitable for:

• Fintech companies and financial technology service providers
• Established financial services firms exploring digitalisation or innovation
• Payments, banking, lending, wealthtech, and insurtech businesses
• AI, data, analytics, cybersecurity, and digital transformation specialists
• Start ups and scale ups seeking connections, investment, or market insights
• Professional and technical services supporting the financial services sector
• Any Fife based business exploring digital technology, fintech partnerships, or innovation driven market development

Support Available

A limited level of support may be available to help eligible Fife businesses participate in this learning journey.

This may include contributions toward travel, accommodation, and/or event participation; however, the exact level of support will depend on available budgets at the time of allocation.

Please note that:

• Support is not guaranteed
• Businesses that have previously received funding may receive a lower contribution
• Final support levels will be confirmed once all applications have been assessed

Participants will also be asked to complete a short post event feedback form to help evaluate the impact of the programme.

To note your interest, get in touch with Kieran Hunter, Economic Advisor – Market and Trade Development at email: [email protected].