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FinTech Connect 2026 is a two-day conference and exhibition for the financial services and financial technology sector. It gathers Tier 1, Tier 2 and challenger banks, asset managers, insurers and payment networks alongside fintech start-ups, scale-ups and solution providers, as well as investors, regulators, consultants and academics. Banks and financial institutions account for roughly 42 percent of attendees, according to the organisers. The event takes place on 1–2 December 2026 at ExCeL London, United Kingdom. The content is organised into seven tracks: Digital Assets and Tokenisation, Business Banking Innovation, Payments Innovation, Financial Security and Compliance, Digital Transformation in Finance, Applied AI in Finance, and FinTech Marketing and Growth. Business Banking Innovation is new for 2026 and covers SME lending, embedded finance and open banking. Organisers report more than 6,000 professionals, 250 speakers and 150 exhibitors from 59 countries. For product leaders, technologists and compliance teams, the conference offers a broad view of how payments, AI and tokenisation are changing banking. Its mix of incumbents, start-ups and regulators makes it a practical venue for partnership discussions and for understanding where the UK and European fintech market is heading.
FinTech Connect 2026 takes place December 1–2, 2026 in London, United Kingdom.
FinTech Connect 2026 is an in-person event.
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FinTech Connect fills ExCeL London on 1–2 December, bringing bankers, fintech founders, investors and regulators together across seven tracks. The venue sits in the Royal Docks, a regenerated east London waterfront with its own cable car across the Thames. Early December means short days, temperatures in single digits Celsius, and a city decorated for the festive season, so evenings in the West End or Canary Wharf after sessions feel lively.
Most international visitors land at Heathrow (LHR); the Elizabeth line runs directly to Custom House station beside ExCeL in about an hour. London City Airport (LCY) is closest, a few stops away on the DLR. From Gatwick (LGW) and Stansted (STN), take a rail link into London and connect via the Elizabeth line or DLR. Prince Regent and Custom House DLR stations serve opposite ends of the venue.
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Coverage around the Royal Docks and on the Elizabeth line is good, and visitors can avoid roaming charges by installing an eSIM before travelling. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
IFS Cloud Cable Car. Running from beside ExCeL across the Thames to Greenwich Peninsula, the cable car gives a short ride with views over the docks and Canary Wharf. It takes about ten minutes each way, ideal for the hour after the last session.
Greenwich. A short hop by DLR or river boat, Greenwich offers the Royal Observatory, the Cutty Sark and riverside pubs. Allow a half day; the Observatory hilltop view toward the City is best in early afternoon light. Tickets on Go City →
Tower of London. The DLR to Tower Gateway leaves you at the fortress gates. Plan two to three hours for the Crown Jewels and walls, and book ahead for a weekday morning, when queues are shortest in December. Tickets on Go City →
Canary Wharf winter lights. London's financial district, one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House, often hosts seasonal installations and restaurants in early December, making it a natural setting for fintech after-hours meetings.
What is the fastest way to ExCeL London from Heathrow?
The Elizabeth line runs directly from Heathrow to Custom House station next to ExCeL in about an hour, with no change needed.
Which airport is closest to ExCeL London?
London City Airport is the closest, a few minutes away on the DLR.
What is London weather like in early December?
Expect cold, often damp days in single digits Celsius and darkness by around 4 pm, so pack a warm coat and umbrella.
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