{"id":3763,"date":"2018-02-13T10:00:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-13T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/?p=3763"},"modified":"2026-01-29T10:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T10:40:59","slug":"top-8-fintech-events-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sage.com\/en-gb\/blog\/top-8-fintech-events-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 fintech events to keep you up on the latest trends in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This year is set to be a booming one for technology in payments and money management, which will be reflected across numerous fintech events worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The PSD2 legislation<\/a> is now in effect in the UK, causing a mad dash of partnerships between traditional banks and payments service providers (PSPs) with tech start-ups and third-party services. In the US, PSPs are also racing to be the first to deliver game-changing solutions to market in today\u2019s digital-first economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get ahead of the game with a sneak peek at what\u2019s to come? Here\u2019s our list of the top eight fintech events and conventions to watch for the biggest reveals and the best insights into the future of money across the globe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MIT Fintech Conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boston, Massachusetts, US (10 March)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keynotes include Shark Tank\u2019s Kevin O\u2019Leary and panelists include SVP ACH Mastercard Sandeep Malhotra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> N\/A.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Watch live developments on Twitter<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>www.mitfintech.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Innovate Finance Global Summit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

London, UK (19-20 March)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The speaking line-up for this UK calendar staple include the EVP, Head of Innovation and R&D at Wells Fargo (Bipin Sahni), an Open Banking Implementation Trustee (Imran Gulamhuseinwala), and the Director of Innovation at RBS (Kevin Hanley). Another highlight: the annual Pitch 360 contest, where 24 start-ups get 360 seconds each to pitch an innovation idea to a panel of judges. Winners in the 10 categories get a suite of prizes, including a cash prize of \u00a310k.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year: <\/strong>Key events<\/a> from 2017.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Catch this year\u2019s highlights on Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>www.innovatefinance.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empire Startups Fintech Conference New York City<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

New York, US (18 April)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A similar line-up to the Empire Startups Fintech Conference Toronto convention (see below) but with three more pitch sessions with six start-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> A trailer<\/a> of happenings from 2017.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>www.empirefintechconference.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Payments 2018<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

San Diego, US (29 April to 2 May)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hosted by NACHA, the Electronic Payments Association, Payments is an annual gathering spot for payments players and thought leaders to facilitate the industry dialogue that shapes the future of ACH (Automated Clearing House, an electronic network for financial transactions in the US). At the epicentre is the Faster Payments Experience, a series of sessions and solution demonstrations that focus on real time, same day and other faster payments methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> An overview<\/a> of last year.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a>, LinkedIn<\/a> and Twitter<\/a>.
\nFind out more:<\/strong> payments.nacha.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

State of Digital Money<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Los Angeles, US (5 May)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As the name implies, this conference is a deep-dive conversation about the evolving trends and technologies shaping the digital money landscape. This year\u2019s session agenda titles include The Evolution of Blockchain, The Growth in Innovative Payment Platforms, and a workshop on initial coin offerings (ICOs) as an emerging digital currency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> N\/A.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Stay up to date on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>stateofdigitalmoney.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money 2020 Europe<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Amsterdam, The Netherlands (4-6 June)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The speakers for 2018 include the CEO of Visa, Europe, a Santander venture partner and the CEO of Starling Bank. On the itinerary for discussion: digital transformation in banking, payments, entrepreneurship, fraud and security, and alternative lending.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> Notable events from day one<\/a>, day two<\/a> and day three<\/a>.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>europe.money2020.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Empire Startups Fintech Conference Toronto<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Toronto, Canada (27 June)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPart crystal ball and part rearview mirror,\u201d this conference is where fintech entrepreneurs, investors and service providers meet. Aside from thought-leading keynotes and panel discussions, attendees also get a front seat to a demo show from some of the top fintech start-ups across the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> A trailer<\/a> of happenings from 2017.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>www.empirefintechconference.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Money 2020 USA<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Las Vegas, US (21-24 October)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An annual heavy-hitter in the US, Money 2020 is where the who\u2019s who of payments, fintech and financial services unite to explore disruptive ways in which consumers move money. It\u2019s the \u201cbig stage\u201d for varying sectors within the industry to showcase their latest and greatest offerings to market, and a forum for C-level executives, renowned speakers, and innovators and disruptors to discuss factors impacting the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights from last year:<\/strong> This highlight reel<\/a> of execs from Apple and the like predicting today\u2019s technology last year shows the level of thought leadership in attendance.
\nFollow along:<\/strong> Catch the highlights in real time on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>.
\nFind out more: <\/strong>us.money2020.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, in case you missed it…<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a recap of highlights from the National Retail Foundation\u2019s NRF 2018 Retail\u2019s Big Show, which took place from 14 to 16 January in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What fintech events will you be attending this year? Let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n\n\n

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