Best finance events, conferences and webinars for your 2026/7 calendar

To fully understand your business, your attention has to turn to finance. It’s the drive of any entrepreneur’s success. Forecasting, managing and knowing where to invest is all so important in analysing that finance data and applying it to your own business.

But, whether you’ve been handling your finances since you began your business many years ago, or are new to this world, these conferences, webinars and special events could be absolutely vital. Network, learn, form new connections and grow with the many opportunities these fantastic events offer throughout the year.

In each case study, you can find out more about what happens at each event and how you can take part. Remember, if you are interested in better managing your finances, consider signing up for a Wise Business account. From budgeting to invoicing and regular financial reviews, Wise Business offers all the tools you need to maintain control of your future.

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1. SIBOS 2026

Date: 28th Sept - 1st October, 2026
Location: Miami, United States
Price: Digital pass - €275

The SWIFT International Banking Operations Seminar, or SIBOS, is an annual exhibition and networking conference focused on the mechanics of banking and the future of the industry. With thousands of financial experts and decision-makers brought together, SIBOS 2026 promises inspiring ideas, collaborative innovation and fantastic network growth opportunities.

The theme for 2026’s SIBOS is ‘Digital finance for AI‑driven economies,’ with a discussion around the most pressing technological advances currently taking place in finance. With over 200 exhibitors attending 2025’s SIBOS conference and major names like Mastercard, SAS and Bank of America already announced, the conference’s show floor is just as exciting as its speaker itinerary.

While physical passes may now no longer be available, those interested in the event can still sign up for a digital pass, which opens access to a wide range of online workshops and seminars. Visit the SIBOS website to find out more.¹

2. Dust x Wise Business Rooftop Sessions: Build Here, Scale Anywhere

Date: Wednesday 8th July, 6pm-10pm
Location: Wise London HQ

The next generation of companies won’t wait to ‘go global’ — they’ll build their business models for scale from day one.

In fact, the strongest businesses are already staying leaner for longer and using AI agents to move faster without adding unnecessary complexity. Simultaneously, modern financial infrastructure like Wise Business is making it easier to operate across markets from the get go.

To uncover what it takes to build a truly borderless business, we’re bringing together finance leaders, founders and C-suite operators for the first Rooftop Session hosted by Wise Business at their London Headquarters.

Join us for rooftop drinks, networking and a fireside panel with industry experts.

Want to be in the room? Apply for your spot here 💼

3. Financial Conduct Authority Webinars

Date: Ongoing
Location: Online
Price: Free

The Financial Conduct Authority is a regulatory board which oversees the UK’s key financial sectors. From markets to consumers, the FCA is critical in maintaining order and compliance. The FCA has therefore established an ongoing series of Webinars, designed to help those across business stay up to date with regulation.

With the FCA having recently hosted webinars such as ‘Operational resilience 1 year on, incident and third party reporting requirements,’ and ‘FCA Motor Finance Next Steps,’ it is evident that their sessions are niche, focused and industry-specific.

With the webinar series set to return later in the year, it is important to keep an eye on the FCA website, for the most up to date information. The platform also hosts an entire catalogue of previous FCA webinars to dive into.²

4. World Finance Conference 2026

Date: 26th - 29th July, 2026
Location: Limerick, Ireland
Price: €295

The World Finance Conference is designed to not only bring industry professionals into the discussion, but also to connect them with the educational space. Hosted at the University of Limerick’s business school, academics, researchers and key thinkers will be providing their own unique insights.

Attendees are invited to submit their own research papers to enter the discourse and as a leading light in innovation, embracing that change is a key theme of the year. Leading speakers like Lucio Sarno of Cambridge Judge Business School and Kathy Yuan of the London School of Economics and Political Science, will be guiding proceedings.

A hybrid model of participation is available, so while attendees may interact with the event in person, there is also an online schedule available to participate in, on the official World Finance Conference website.³

5. AFME European AML Conference 2026

Date: 4th November, 2026
Location: Frankfurt, Germany
Price:From €549

The Association of Financial Markets holds regular events across the year, tackling different elements of the financial landscape. November’s event focuses on the EU’s new Anti-Money Laundering framework, providing guidance for organisations to implement it ahead of its July 2027 go-live date.

Attendees can expect policy makers, regulators and key leaders as they open the floor to discussions surrounding business communities.

The conference’s key themes within AML include business-wide risk assessments, customer due diligence, governance, high-risk sectors and more.

AFME members get a discount for the event, with prices starting from €549 whilst non-members pay full price. However, there's a multi-booking discount for group attendees available. See more on their website.⁷

6. J.P. Morgan UK Leaders Conference

Date: 17th - 18th November, 2026
Location: London, United Kingdom
Price: TBD

Leading firm J.P. Morgan hosts a robust range of conferences and events every year. A selection of their upcoming schedule includes the Global Luxury & Brands Conference, European Leveraged Finance Conference and Global Energy Conference. However, the UK Leaders Conference is of particular interest.

With a primary focus on national growth, 2025’s J.P. Morgan UK Leaders Conference covered AI integration and a market outlook on the future. The event usually features fireside chats and roundtable discussions from the very best in the industry.

While ticket information is still to be determined, many of J.P. Morgan’s events are invite only. Nonetheless, some companies such as NatWest publish the minutes of these events online after their completion. Keep up to date with J.P. Morgan’s offerings on the official website.⁴

6. BAFT Webinars

Date: Ongoing
Location: Online
Price: Free

The Bankers Association for Finance and Trade or BAFT, hosts a range of fantastic in-person events like the Women in Transaction Banking Briefing. However, their webinar roster is also incredibly robust, with a few upcoming standouts including The Future Banker and Practical Uses of Digital Assets in Transaction Banking.

All hosted on Zoom, BAFT’s schedule is compelling because of its specificity. Each event is research-led and hosted by industry professionals. Often, the shape of these webinars is structured around a series of white papers, with these academic and practical, often regulatory documents open to scrutiny.

Everything potential sign-ups need to know about these future webinars, including how to register, is available on the official BAFT website.⁵

7. World Finance Forum

Date: Apr 15th, 2027
Location: London, United Kingdom
Price: £495

While the next World Finance Forum isn’t scheduled until 2027, tickets are already being sold for the massive event. With 75 expert speakers, over 400 CEOs and finance leads, and 25 cutting-edge tech providers, the brightest minds will be attending the forum to discuss the state of the industry.

7 CPD credits are available and the forum promises to be a significant educational opportunity. It’s a space where powerful connections can be forged and visionary leaders can provide their insight. The five key themes of the forum include AI and automation, ESG value perception, finance workforce, strategic FP&A and economic volatility.

Super early bird tickets are available at £295 while standard entry comes in at £495. Head to the World Finance Forum website to explore other ticket options like the Business Pass.⁶

9. Gartner Finance Symposium & Xpo

Date: 10th-11th May, 2027
Location: London, United Kingdom
Price: From €3,400 + VAT

This double-barreled event hosted by the advisory and research-driven Gartner, is designed to bring together problem-solvers as they tackle the leading issues facing the finance space. Management risks, efficiency improvement, future growth and a drive towards profitability are the concerns for the 2026 conference.

What you can expect: over 1200 CFOs and finance executives in attendance, alongside over 40 Gartner analysts with extensive experience and over 50 solution providers, who are seeking to solve some of these problems.⁹ With pre and post conference support and a range of specialist programs to join, this is an event that you can tailor to your interests.

Early-bird pricing is available currently, as well as discounts for public sector workers and groups, as per their registration page.

10. Money 20/20 Europe

Date: 8th-10th June, 2027
Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands
Price: TBC

With industry veterans, key leaders and banks brought together, Money 20/20 Europe is set to be one of the largest fintech events of the year. Key areas including crypto, AI and cybersecurity are all major topics up for discussion here, while the innovative Money 20/20 Connect app promises to revolutionise networking at the event.

2026 speakers included Kraken co-CEO Arjun Sethi, Mastercard President Kelly Devine and football analyst Jamie Carragher are all booked in for the event, alongside representatives of the Rise Up & Amplify initiative, designed for minority, non-binary and female financial leaders.

As the event is next year, there’s no information on the price of passes just yet. Explore the official Money 20/20 Europe website to find out more.⁸

Explore Wise Business to manage business finance, the smart way

Irrespective of which events you choose to attend, your understanding of finance will grow thanks to these fantastic opportunities. Each one has been carefully selected to improve your expertise and grow your business alongside other like-minded individuals.

However, to continue to maintain a firm grasp over your financial plans, make sure you explore all the features that a Wise Business account has to offer. You’ll have access to a digital card, can create a multi-user access account, choose from 40+ currencies , make multi-currency payments to over 150+ countries and create and send invoices.

Find out more about what Wise Business has to offer you, from payroll to expense management, so that you can stay ahead of your financial needs.

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Sources Used:

1. SIBOS - Showcase of the event
2. FCA - Webinar series
3. World Finance Conference - Event schedule
4. J.P. Morgan - Events & Conferences
5. BAFT - Webinar series
6. World Finance Forum London - Event showcase
7. AFME - AFME European AML Conference
8. Money 20/20 - Home
9. Gartner - Finance Symposium & Xpo

Sources Last Checked: 18/06/2026