February 2024 will feature many interesting events for enthusiasts and professionals in the fields of financial technologies, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized systems, as well as for entrepreneurs, investors, and government officials. Various events worldwide will focus on Web3 developments, digital assets, DeFi, NFTs, Metaverses, FinTech, and related spheres.
We recommend double-checking information about specific events with the organizers before you plan on heading there.
Traders Fair Thailand
Date: February 3.
Location: Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.
Event Type: exhibition.
Traders Fair exhibitions are organized by FINEXPO all over the world. Besides the expo of innovative financial products, this interactive event in Thailand will include educational workshops and master classes from industry experts. Participants will be offered a variety of opportunities to network with representatives of international brands and enjoy a dynamic entertainment program.
ICE London 2024
Date: February 6-8.
Location: ExCeL London, London, the United Kingdom.
Event Type: exhibition.
ICE London is one of the biggest annual events in the iGaming industry. Its scale makes this event one of the most significant in the sector in the context of information opportunities and business communication. In 2024, the organizers plan to welcome over 45,000 visitors. CoinsPaid, with its CryptoProcessing booth N10-152, will be present at ICE London 2024.
Frankfurt Digital Finance
Date: February 7-8.
Location: Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, Frankfurt, Germany.
Event Type: conference.
Frankfurt Digital Finance (FDF) will be held for the fifth time. This is one of the largest events in Europe focused on digital finance. The conference will bring together senior executives, entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and policymakers to discuss topics that will shape the future of the financial industry.
The event will include the first European Fintech Day, where best-in-class FinTech experts representing Europe’s leading digital finance centers will gather. The conference will serve as a platform for direct communication with potential customers, partners, and venture capitalists.
Money Expo Mexico 2024
Date: February 7-8.
Location: Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City, Mexico.
Event Type: conference and exhibition.
Money Expo Mexico 2024 is a hot spot for traders, brokers, bankers, and other members of the financial and investment communities. The exhibition will showcase innovative financial products and services, while the conference will feature keynotes on capital markets, the economy, and financial innovation. The event will provide unique networking opportunities with the industry’s leading service providers, as well as great insights to enhance professional skills and investment strategies.
Bitcoin Oasis
Date: February 8-9.
Location: Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: conference.
In early February, leaders of the Bitcoin industry, private sector players, and government officials will gather at a private event in Dubai to discuss the transformative potential of BTC. The conference will form a platform for sharing unique experiences in utilizing the Bitcoin ecosystem and growing the crypto business in the UAE.
Stockholm Fintech Week 2024
Date: February 12-16.
Location: Sergel Hub, Stockholm, Sweden.
Event Type: series of events.
Stockholm Fintech Week 2024 is a two-day conference taking place on February 14-15 and a set of other events with industry leaders, including different formats for networking in an informal setting. Overall, the event is expected to raise many finance-related issues, including:
- Web3 technologies;
- PayTech and RegTech;
- government regulation;
- embedded finance;
- combating financial crime;
- cyber security and others.
Event participants will also discuss global financial technologies and their impact on various spheres of life, issues of state regulation, opportunities for using artificial intelligence in FinTech, and other important topics. Over 70 founders, owners, and top managers of major financial companies and representatives of public and government organizations directly related to FinTech are expected to attend the event.
ITEXPO
Date: February 13-15.
Location: Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, USA.
Event Type: exhibition.
One of the biggest international tech exhibitions, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2024. More than 7,000 attendees are expected this year, coming from all over the world to explore innovations in a wide range of fields, including cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, Metaverses, and others.
In addition to the main program, ITEXPO features special events and training workshops that allow participants to delve deeper into relevant topics and a number of related events dedicated to different areas of IT:
- AstriCon;
- Metaverse Expo;
- Generative AI Expo;
- IoT Evolution Expo;
- Industrial IoT Conference, etc.
About 250 speakers are expected to speak, and over 300 exhibitors will present their products and services.
Fintech Revolution Summit
Date: February 14-15.
Location: Manama, Bahrain
Event Type: summit.
A closed event that will gather representatives of regional banks, government agencies, financial institutions, e-commerce, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, and others. Major investment funds are expected to attend the event. During the summit, different solutions will be presented in such spheres as:
- RegTech;
- Web3 technologies;
- traditional banking services;
- digital and mobile banking;
- financial analytics;
- countering cybercrime, etc.
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi
Date: February 14-15.
Location: The Sarit Expo Center, Nairobi, Kenya.
Event Type: summit.
Africa Tech Summit will be held for the sixth time in 2024. The organizers plan to bring together tech leaders of the African financial ecosystem and representatives of major international organizations. The summit will connect tech corporations, mobile operators, FinTech companies, DeFi and crypto businesses, investors, leading startups, regulators, and other stakeholders promoting business and investment in innovative technologies.
MGS 24
Date: February 15-16.
Location: Luxor Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, USA.
Event Type: conference.
The event is centered on the latest strategies and trends in mobile app development and marketing promotion. Industry leaders, experts, and pros will gather to share knowledge, network, and explore innovative solutions in mobile technologies, including Web3. This event will be interesting for marketing professionals who specialize in user acquisition, monetization, analytics, mobile app development, and related areas.
Coinverse Summit 2024
Date: February 17-18.
Location: Hyatt Regency Miami, Miami, USA.
Event Type: summit.
The event will attract experts and leaders in blockchain, cryptocurrencies, Metaverses, decentralized autonomous organizations (DAO), decentralized finance (DeFi), and other Web3 industries. The conference will offer participants educational sessions, various networking opportunities, including face-to-face interaction with influential representatives of the crypto industry, to learn about the recent trends in the world of digital finance firsthand.
Step Conference
Date: February 21-22.
Location: Dubai Internet City, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: tech and startup festival.
One of the world’s largest technology festivals, offering participants an exhibition, educational workshops, master classes, and an entertainment program. The focus is on startups, digital media, FinTech developments, artificial intelligence, and technological innovations in many different fields. The event will feature more than 400 global startups, hundreds of investors, and over 8,000 attendees from around the world.
bitcoin++
Date: February 22-24.
Location: Area Tres Workplace, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Event Type: conference.
bitcoin++ is a series of conferences aimed primarily at blockchain developers. This is the first time an event from this series is held in South America. Informative lectures and workshops from well-known developers and a friendly atmosphere of the Bitcoin community are expected.
NFT Paris
Date: February 23-24.
Location: Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris, France.
Event Type: exhibition and conference.
One of the leading Web3 events, held for the third time. The organizers expect over 18,000 guests in 2024. More than 100 exhibitors will take part in the exhibition. Immersive installations and a large-scale hackathon with top developers are also planned.
Among the speakers announced are:
- Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder of Polygon;
- Stani Kulechov, Founder of Aave;
- Nelly Mensah, Head of Web3 and Metaverse at LVMH;
- Yat Siu, Co-Founder and Head of Animoca Brands;
- Megan Kaspar, Co-Founder of FirstLight and Red DAO, and others.
Event guests will have an opportunity to hear presentations on the prospects for mass NFT adoption in gaming, social media, fashion, art, and beyond, as well as other aspects of blockchain technology.
Penn Blockchain Conference
Date: February 23-24.
Location: Penn Museum, Philadelphia, USA.
Event Type: conference.
The event is being held for the fifth time. The main goal of the conference is the need to bridge the gap between academia and industry in creating and using decentralized systems. The program includes presentations by experts and a hackathon, the winners of which will get a scholarship to study blockchain and cryptography at the University of Pennsylvania. Harvard and Stanford are partners of the event.
ETHDenver 2024
Date: February 23-March 3.
Location: National Western Complex, Denver, USA.
Event Type: festival.
The organizers position ETHDenver as a community innovation festival. This is the largest event for the Ethereum community, fully dedicated to the ecosystem of the largest altcoin. The festival’s creators are the decentralized community SporkDAO, whose members finance the event and handle all organizational issues. Many different activities are planned during the festival, including various workshops, presentations, mini-summits, and numerous formats of networking.
AIBC Eurasia
Date: February 25-27.
Location: Festival Arena by InterContinental Hotel Festival City, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: exhibition and conference.
In 2024, the second AIBC Eurasia event will be held, targeting government officials, developers, senior executives, and legal experts in the fields of AI and blockchain. The conference includes educational panels, expert speakers, master classes, and networking, while the exhibition will showcase innovative products from all over the world.
Web Summit Qatar
Date: February 26-29.
Location: Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, Dohar, Bangladesh.
Event Type: summit.
In 2024, the organizers plan to attract over 7,500 participants, including 300 investors and representatives of 600 tech startups. Summit attendees will discuss the latest developments and trends in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, Web3 development, and other fields of innovative technologies.
The summit will feature keynote speeches, interactive panel discussions, master classes, startup pitching, and meetings with investors. Networking events will also be provided, allowing participants to expand their professional connections and find potential investment opportunities.
Hong Kong Green FinTech Summit
Date: February 27.
Location: Cyberport, Hong Kong, PRC.
Event Type: summit.
The theme of the event is AI & Web3: Pioneering a Sustainable Future. The summit will discuss the opportunities of artificial intelligence, Web3, and sustainable finance for the development of “green” projects scaling ESG initiatives and programs aimed at curbing climate change.
Blockchain Dubai Exhibition & Summit
Date: February 27-28.
Location: Metropolitan Hotel Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: exhibition and summit.
A large-scale international event bringing together game devs, AI and blockchain experts. The summit includes an exhibition, keynotes, and panel discussions on trends and innovations in various areas of Web3 technologies, FinTech, and the gaming market. Approximately 2,000 attendees and 50 exhibitors are expected to attend. The program includes different opportunities for networking.
FinovateEurope
Date: February 27-28.
Location: InterContinental London — The O2, London, the United Kingdom.
Event Type: conference.
FinovateEurope is one of the biggest FinTech conferences in Europe, focused on top management of financial companies. More than 1,000 high-level delegates representing HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group, Citi, Bank of America, JP Morgan Asset Management, BNP Paribas, Commerzbank, and others are expected to attend in 2024.
The event will discuss and demonstrate innovative FinTech developments, products in the field of sustainable finance, solutions based on generative AI, embedded finance, super apps, banking-as-a-service (BaaS), and others. During the conference, the sphere representatives will present reports and share their developments. There’ll be many opportunities for behind-the-scenes networking: breakfasts, briefings, lunches, and evening functions.
FiNext Conference Dubai 2024
Date: February 28-29.
Location: Crowne Plaza Dubai Deira, Dubai, UAE.
Event Type: conference.
A major event in the MENA and APAC regions in the field of banking, finance, and FinTech. The conference program includes expert presentations and panel discussions on the following topics:
- Islamic banking;
- blockchain;
- digital transformation;
- security of banking systems;
- cash management;
- payment strategies for corporate structures;
- cloud-based IT platforms for financial institutions;
- regulatory issues and RegTech;
- FinTech innovations, etc.
FiNext Conference Dubai 2024 is a unique opportunity for professionals from the financial industry to network, exchange experiences and ideas, and learn about the latest trends and developments in FinTech.
TokenShift Real Estate
Date: February 28-29.
Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Event Type: conference.
TokenShift Real Estate is an event focused on tokenization in real estate.
The conference features:
- Panel discussions, including those on accelerating digitalization in Islamic banking and RegTech regulation.
- Sessions on digital innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Product and service presentations on stage.
- Startup pitchings and their final presentations.
- Discussions on venture capital for startups.
During the two days, experts and professionals in blockchain and real estate will discuss innovative approaches to investing in the digital era, share knowledge, and develop new business connections.
Unicorn Pitch Competition
Date: February 29.
Location: Technopark Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland.
Event Type: startup competition.
In late February 2024, another event in the series of the world’s largest startup competitions will take place. During the competition, startup teams will be able to present their projects in person and get feedback and advice from the jury, whose members are leading venture capitalists, business angels, and top managers of major global corporations. Unicorn Events are held for more than 14 years, and their participants managed to raise over $1 billion for their development.
