The Top 7 Fintech Events You Can’t Miss in 2025

The fintech industry continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace, making in-person events more valuable than ever for networking, learning, and business development. As we look ahead to 2025, several key conferences stand out as must-attend gatherings for finance professionals, technology innovators, and industry leaders.

Here’s our curated list of the seven most important fintech events happening in 2025:

1. Money 20/20 Europe (Amsterdam, Netherlands)

Dates: June 3-5, 2025
Why Attend: Money 20/20 has established itself as the premier fintech event globally, bringing together over 5,000 attendees from 2,000+ companies and 85 countries. The 2025 edition promises deep insights into open banking, embedded finance, and the future of payments infrastructure.

The conference’s unique format combines keynote presentations from industry titans, interactive workshops, and unparalleled networking opportunities. With Amsterdam as its backdrop, this event offers the perfect blend of cutting-edge content and European fintech innovation.

2. ShopTalk Europe (Barcelona, Spain)

Dates: June 9-11, 2025
Why Attend: While primarily focused on retail innovation, ShopTalk Europe has emerged as a critical event for fintech professionals working in the payments and commerce sectors. The 2025 edition will feature dedicated tracks on retail payment technologies, embedded finance, and the future of digital commerce.

With over 3,000 attendees from across the retail and payments ecosystem, this event provides unique insights into the evolving relationship between commerce and financial technology that aren’t available at traditional fintech conferences.

3. EBAday (Paris, France)

Dates: May 27-28, 2025
Why Attend: Organized by the Euro Banking Association, EBAday brings together key decision-makers and innovators from across the European payments and transaction banking sectors. The 2025 edition will focus on real-time payments, digital currencies, and the evolving regulatory landscape.

What sets EBAday apart is its focused approach to payment systems and infrastructure, bringing together the banking community, payment service providers, and regulators in a collaborative environment that drives the future of European payments.

4. PAYTECHSHOW 6.0 (Budapest, Hungary)

Dates: April 15, 2025
Why Attend: Focused specifically on payment technologies, PAYTECHSHOW has quickly become Eastern Europe’s leading fintech gathering. The 2025 edition will dive deep into real-time payments, cross-border transactions, and the evolving regulatory landscape for payment service providers.

With Budapest’s emerging status as a fintech hub, this event offers a unique perspective on payments innovation from a region experiencing rapid digital transformation.

5. Balkan Ecommerce Summit (Sofia, Bulgaria)

Dates: April 29-30, 2025
Why Attend: While not exclusively a fintech event, the Balkan Ecommerce Summit has become increasingly important for payment professionals and fintech companies serving the e-commerce sector. The 2025 edition will feature dedicated tracks on payment optimization, fraud prevention, and consumer financing.

The regional focus provides unique insights into one of Europe’s fastest-growing e-commerce markets, with specialized knowledge not available at broader industry events.

6. Money20/20 USA (Las Vegas, USA)

Dates: October 26-29, 2025
Why Attend: As the American edition of the world’s premier fintech event, Money20/20 USA brings together the entire financial services ecosystem. The 2025 event will showcase the latest innovations in financial services technology with a particular focus on AI applications, digital identity solutions, and next-generation payment systems.

The Las Vegas setting offers unmatched networking opportunities, with decision-makers from both established financial institutions and disruptive startups present in force. The event’s scale makes it the ideal venue for major product announcements and partnership revelations.

7. NRF: Retail’s Big Show Europe (Barcelona, Spain)

Dates: June 11-13, 2025
Why Attend: The European edition of retail’s premier global event provides essential insights into how payment technologies are reshaping the retail landscape. The 2025 program will feature cutting-edge innovations in retail payment systems, omnichannel commerce solutions, and customer authentication technologies.

For fintech companies serving retailers or payment professionals focused on the commerce sector, this event offers specialized knowledge about the unique requirements and challenges of retail payment environments.

Planning Your 2025 Event Calendar

When deciding which events to attend, consider these factors:

1. Strategic alignment: Choose events that align with your company’s geographic focus and strategic priorities.

2. ROI potential: Balance the total cost (registration, travel, accommodation) against potential business outcomes.

3. Speaking opportunities: Prioritize events where your team can showcase thought leadership through speaking slots.

4. Pre-event preparation: Research attendees and schedule key meetings before arriving to maximize networking efficiency.

5. Team coordination: Rather than sending multiple people to the same event, consider spreading your team across different conferences for broader industry coverage.

By thoughtfully selecting which events to attend in 2025, you can maximize your professional development, expand your network, and identify new business opportunities in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.

This article was originally published on February 15, 2025, and reflects the event schedule as of that date. Always check official event websites for the most current information.