28 Major FinTech and Web3 Events to Attend in September 2026

September is traditionally one of the busiest months for the global digital asset, FinTech, and blockchain industries. Throughout the month, dozens of international conferences, summits, and industry forums will take place across the world, bringing together banking executives, FinTech companies, crypto industry participants, investors, developers, and regulators.

The CP Media editorial team selected the most important events taking place in September 2026, ranging from major international conferences to specialized gatherings focused on Bitcoin, digital assets, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and institutional blockchain adoption.

A separate guide covering events dedicated to the Ethereum ecosystem is available in a separate article.

Global Blockchain Congress 2026

Date: September 1

Location: Dubai, UAE

Format: Summit

Global Blockchain Congress is a private international congress organized by Agora. It brings together blockchain projects and investors for pre-arranged one-on-one meetings. The event aims to help promising Web3 startups secure funding while giving investors access to new opportunities in blockchain technology and digital assets.

The defining feature of Global Blockchain Congress is its closed-door format, which focuses on high-quality networking and direct engagement between participants. Organizers emphasized pre-arranged meetings between projects and investors.

PROFINEXPO BANGKOK 2026

Date: September 3–4

Location: Ambassador Hotel Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Format: Exhibition and conference

PROFINEXPO BANGKOK 2026 is an international exhibition and conference focused on financial technology, trading, and digital finance. Organizers positioned the event as a global platform where financial market professionals, technology companies, investors, and business executives could connect and explore new opportunities.

The PROFINEXPO BANGKOK 2026 agenda included:

• Presentations from industry experts and leaders in Forex, FinTech, and digital finance
• Exhibition featuring brokers, technology companies, and financial solution providers
• Panel discussions covering market trends, regulation, and financial technology
• Networking opportunities, business meetings, and partner development
• ProFX Awards ceremony

The event targeted financial industry professionals, traders, investors, FinTech companies, blockchain projects, and technology firms interested in business development and the latest market trends.

Common S3nse

Date: September 4–5

Location: De Hallen Studio, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Format: Conference and hackathon

Common S3nse is a 2 day conference and hackathon focused on privacy, security, and digital freedom. Held as part of Cypherpunk Week in Amsterdam, the event brings together data protection professionals, cybersecurity researchers, cryptographers, developers, and members of the global cypherpunk community. It is organized by CryptoCanal.

The conference agenda covers technologies and concepts that support digital freedom, including:

• Cryptographic protocols
• Decentralized systems
• Privacy-enhancing technologies
• Philosophical approaches to privacy, security, and civil liberties

In addition to the conference program, the event features a hands-on hackathon focused on developing new privacy and security solutions. Participating organizations include Trezor, RAILGUN, Privacy Pools, NYM, Midnight Foundation, iExec, Hacken, Dash, Zano, and others.

Boston Blockchain Week 2026

Date: September 8–10

Location: Kilroy Square, Massachusetts, the U.S.

Format: Conference

Boston Blockchain Week 2026 is an international conference organized by QUBIC Labs and focused on next-generation digital infrastructure. The event brings together developers, investors, business leaders, government representatives, and technology companies to discuss practical applications of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity.

The agenda includes presentations by industry experts, panel discussions, and networking events for professionals. A dedicated Dealroom program features pre-arranged meetings between selected startups and institutional investors, with a focus on fundraising and strategic partnerships.

Crypto Tax Forum

Date: September 9

Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Format: Conference

Crypto Tax Forum 2026 is an international conference dedicated exclusively to the taxation of crypto assets. It brings together representatives of tax authorities, government institutions, cryptocurrency companies, legal and consulting firms, as well as compliance, audit, and regulatory professionals to discuss current issues related to the taxation of digital assets.

The conference program covers both international and domestic aspects of digital asset tax regulation. It also focuses on knowledge sharing between government authorities and industry participants, along with compliance with new legislative requirements and the evolution of the regulatory framework.

Web3 Warsaw 2026

Date: September 9–10

Location: Warsaw, Poland

Format: Conference

Web3 Warsaw 2026 is an international conference focused on Web3, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), gaming technologies, and digital innovation. The conference will serve as the flagship event of Warsaw Blockchain Week. Its program is designed for a broad professional audience. The event is expected to attract more than 5,000 attendees, 300 speakers, and 100 exhibitors.

The agenda features keynote presentations, panel discussions, and thematic sessions across 4 stages. The program also includes a hackathon, the Awards Night ceremony, an exhibition, and more than 50 side events held throughout Warsaw Blockchain Week.

Crypto Expo Dubai

Date: September 9–10

Location: Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE

Format: Exhibition and conference

Crypto Expo Dubai 2026 is an international exhibition and conference focused on cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital assets. The event brings together investors, traders, cryptocurrency exchanges, blockchain projects, FinTech companies, and technology solution providers.

The program includes presentations by international experts, panel discussions, an exhibition, and networking opportunities. Key conference topics include:

• Digital transformation and Web3 development
• Cryptocurrency market trends and risk management
• Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in blockchain and the crypto industry
• Decentralized finance (DeFi)
• Digital asset regulation and compliance
• Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their future
• Blockchain ecosystem development and strategic partnerships
• Cryptocurrency mining, sustainability, and energy-efficient technologies
• Digital asset security, wallet protection, and fraud prevention
• Centralized and decentralized exchanges (CEXs and DEXs)
• Decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)
• Crypto startup development and digital entrepreneurship

Stablecon 2026

Date: September 9–11

Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, Washington, the U.S.

Format: Conference

Stablecon 2026 is an international conference focused on stablecoins, programmable money, and digital financial infrastructure. The event brings together representatives from banks, payment companies, FinTech firms, the crypto industry, government agencies, regulators, and institutional investors to discuss the future of digital payments and financial services.

Featured speakers include:

• Shan Aggarwal, Chief Business Officer at Coinbase
• David Marcus, CEO and Co-Founder of Lightspark
• Gilles Gade, CEO of Cross River Bank
• Travis Hill, Chair of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
• Steve McLaughlin, CEO of FT Partners
• Michael Shaulov, CEO and Co-Founder of Fireblocks
• Anthony Soohoo, Chairman and CEO of MoneyGram
• Lee Amaro, CEO for North and South America at SWIFT
• Thomas Chevalier, Head of Digital Assets at BlackRock
• May Zabaneh, Senior Vice President of Crypto and Digital Currencies at PayPal

TECH RACE SUMMIT 2026

Date: September 10

Location: Centrum Praskie Koneser, Warsaw, Poland

Format: Summit

TECH RACE SUMMIT 2026 is an international cross-industry summit organized by SOFTSWISS. The event focuses on building and scaling high-load digital products. It brings together executives, architects, engineers, and technical professionals working with modern digital platforms.

The summit brings together expertise from companies across FinTech, iGaming, artificial intelligence (AI), entertainment, and online platforms. According to the organizers, this format encourages the exchange of practical solutions and technologies among teams facing similar engineering challenges across different industries.

UN Blockchain Week 2026

Date: September 10–19

Location: Times Square, New York, the U.S.

Format: Multi-event series

UN Blockchain Week 2026 is an international series of events held in New York during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and New York Fashion Week. Organizers describe it as a platform where business leaders, government officials, investors, and technology executives discuss the impact of blockchain and emerging technologies on the economy, public administration, and society.

The UN Blockchain Week 2026 program includes:

• UN Blockchain Week Conference, the flagship 2 day conference focused on Bitcoin, artificial intelligence, energy, the space economy, and blockchain adoption;
• AI × Blockchain Summit, dedicated to AI agents, intelligent decentralized systems, and the integration of artificial intelligence with blockchain;
• NYFW Fashion-Tech Summit, exploring digital fashion, NFTs, and blockchain applications in the fashion industry as part of New York Fashion Week;
• SpaceDAO & Orbital Finance, a conference covering the space economy, satellite technologies, digital assets, and blockchain applications in the space sector;
• Washington Elite Investment Summit & Gala, a private investment summit and gala for investors, business executives, and government officials.

In addition to the flagship events, the week includes thematic workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, partner-hosted events, and more than 100 side events.

Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026

Date: September 11

Location: Tselinny Center of Contemporary Culture, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Format: Summit

Central Asia Fintech Summit 2026 is one of the largest FinTech summits in Central Asia, focused on the development of digital financial infrastructure, payment technologies, and innovation in the banking sector.

The summit is held with the support of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the National Payment Corporation of Kazakhstan. The event is expected to attract 4,000 attendees, and more than 120 speakers and industry experts. The program focuses on financial infrastructure development, collaboration among market participants, and regulatory issues.

MoneyLIVE North America

Date: September 14–15

Location: Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago, the U.S.

Format: Conference

MoneyLIVE North America is an international conference focused on banking, payments, and financial technology. Organizers describe it as one of the leading events for the banking and payments sectors in North America. The conference brings together banking executives, payment companies, FinTech firms, regulators, and technology partners to discuss the future of the financial industry.

Key conference topics include:

• Digital banking transformation
• Artificial intelligence (AI)
• Payment infrastructure development
• Open banking
• Financial fraud prevention
• Emerging technologies

Money20/20 Middle East 2026

Date: September 14–16

Location: Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center, Malham, Saudi Arabia

Format: Conference

Money20/20 Middle East 2026 is an international conference focused on financial technology, banking, payments, and digital finance. The event is expected to attract more than 38,500 attendees, 450 brands, more than 400 speakers, more than 600 investors, and 150 startups. The conference combines a business program, an exhibition, and a large-scale networking platform where participants can build new partnerships and discuss key trends shaping the global FinTech market.

Featured speakers include:

• Mostafa Tahiri, Chief Operating Officer at State Street
• Ryan Rugg, Head of Digital Assets TTS at Citi
• Joy Adams, COO of Digital Assets at Deutsche Bank
• Tony Ashraf, Managing Director at BlackRock
• Benjamin Fernandes, CEO and Founder of NALA
• Ronit Ghose, Global Head of Future Finance at Citi Institute
• Sophie Gibaud, Nominee Director at International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Amandine Lobelle, Chief Operating Officer at Paystack
• Adeeb Ahamed, Managing Director at LuLu Financial Holdings
• Mario Nobile, Director General of the Agency for Digital Italy, Government of Italy

CONF3RENCE 2026

Date: September 15–16

Location: Kokerei Hansa, Dortmund, Germany

Format: Conference

CONF3RENCE 2026 is an international conference focused on Web3, artificial intelligence (AI), and emerging technologies. Organizers describe it as the largest crypto event in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The conference brings together representatives of traditional businesses and the technology sector to discuss practical applications of emerging technologies.

In 2026, the conference will take place in a new format as part of a broader digital festival organized in partnership with the Festival of Arts, Tech & Taste (FATT), Next Level, and Digital Week Dortmund.

European Blockchain Convention 2026

Date: September 16–17

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Format: Conference

European Blockchain Convention is an international conference focused on digital assets, blockchain technology, and the institutional development of the crypto industry.

The conference is positioned as a platform for building new partnerships and conducting business meetings. Organizers run Europe’s largest pre-arranged meetings program, enabling more than 10,000 one-on-one meetings through the event’s official mobile app.

The European Blockchain Convention 2026 program includes:

• Presentations from more than 200 industry experts across 3 thematic stages
• Exhibition spanning
• Startup Battle featuring 50 promising blockchain startups
• Private roundtable discussions for industry participants
• Dedicated events for institutional investors, banks, and asset managers
• Evening networking events

Avalanche Summit NYC

Date: September 16–17

Location: Chelsea Industrial, New York, the U.S.

Format: Summit

Avalanche Summit NYC 2026 is an international summit for the Avalanche ecosystem focused on blockchain technology, digital assets, and institutional finance. The event brings together technology executives, financial institutions, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs building solutions for the next generation of the digital economy.

The program is built around case studies from companies using Avalanche to develop commercial products, expand tokenized markets, launch digital financial services, and build consumer applications.

The agenda includes keynote presentations, panel discussions, and expert sessions covering institutional blockchain adoption, asset tokenization, on-chain finance, and consumer Web3 applications. The summit also features dedicated events for developers and the Avalanche ecosystem, networking opportunities, meetings with business leaders and investors, and community-led side events.

Fintech Week 2026

Date: September 16–17

Location: Crowne Plaza Changi Airport, Singapore

Format: Conference and exhibition

FinTech Week Awards & Expo Edition 2026 is an international conference and exhibition focused on financial technology, digital banking, and innovation in financial services. The event brings together FinTech founders, banking executives, investors, regulators, technology companies, and startups to discuss the trends shaping the future of financial services.

The conference is designed to encourage knowledge sharing, partnership development, and the presentation of new technology solutions. In addition to the conference program, attendees can explore the exhibition, attend the FinTech Awards ceremony, and participate in professional networking activities.

Key topics include:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) in finance
• Digital banking transformation
• Open banking
• Embedded finance
• Blockchain
• RegTech
• Cybersecurity
• Digital identity
• Payment technologies
• Next-generation financial infrastructure

GISEC GLOBAL

Date: September 16–18

Location: Dubai Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE

Format: Exhibition and conference

GISEC GLOBAL 2026 is one of the largest international cybersecurity exhibitions and conferences in the Middle East and Africa. The event brings together cybersecurity professionals, government officials, major corporations, technology companies, and digital infrastructure security providers. It is organized by Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International with the support of the UAE Cyber Security Council, Dubai Electronic Security Center, the UAE Ministry of Interior, and Dubai Police.

The event is expected to attract more than 25,000 attendees from more than 180 countries. The agenda emphasizes international cooperation, cyber resilience, and practical solutions for protecting public and enterprise information systems.

Key topics include:

• Artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity
• Cloud infrastructure security
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Cyber warfare
• Digital forensics
• IoT and 5G
• Quantum technologies
• Zero Trust architecture
• Ransomware defense
• Protection of government digital services

HumanX Amsterdam 2026

Date: September 22–24

Location: RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Format: Conference

HumanX Amsterdam 2026 is an international conference focused on artificial intelligence and its adoption in business. Organizers position the event as a leading European gathering for executives, developers, investors, and corporate teams working to implement AI solutions.

The conference emphasizes practical applications of AI. The conference focuses on practical applications of artificial intelligence. The program is built around real-world AI implementation case studies, knowledge sharing among companies, and strategies for scaling AI technologies.

Midwest Bitcoin Summit 2026

Date: September 23–24

Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, the U.S.

Format: Summit

Midwest Bitcoin Summit 2026 is an international summit dedicated exclusively to the Bitcoin ecosystem, bringing together developers, investors, entrepreneurs, and community members to discuss Bitcoin technology, economics, and real-world applications.

The summit is designed for a professional audience and combines educational content with business networking opportunities. The agenda focuses on Bitcoin’s evolution as a financial and technology ecosystem, institutional adoption, mining, security, payment solutions, and financial sovereignty.

The program features keynote presentations, thematic sessions, an exhibition of Bitcoin companies, business meetings, and dedicated networking areas. Attendees will also have access to VIP events, a business lounge, and community gatherings in the evening.

Blockchain Real Estate Summit

Date: September 23–25

Location: Online

Format: Conference

Blockchain Real Estate Summit 2026 is an international online conference focused on blockchain applications in the real estate industry. Organized by real estate professionals, the event is designed for investors, developers, technology companies, and industry specialists interested in asset tokenization, digital transformation, and new investment models.

Key topics include:

• Real estate tokenization
• Issuance and trading of security tokens
• Digital asset marketplaces
• Smart contracts
• Digital twins for real estate assets
• Artificial intelligence (AI) in PropTech
• Metaverses and NTFs
• Liquidity of tokenized assets and the development of the real-world asset (RWA) market

The program also includes panel discussions, interviews with industry experts, and online networking sessions.

Blockchain Week Bulgaria 2026

Date: September 23–25

Location: Sofia Tech Park, Sofia, Bulgaria

Format: Multi-event series

Blockchain Week Bulgaria 2026 is an international blockchain event week focused on digital assets, financial infrastructure, and blockchain adoption across the real economy. Organizers position it as a platform that brings together developers, company founders, financial institutions, regulators, investors, and infrastructure providers to discuss the future of Europe’s crypto economy.

The program covers a broad range of topics, including blockchain infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), asset tokenization, regulation, and institutional adoption of digital finance. In addition to the main conferences, the week includes workshops, community events, and partner-hosted sessions.

The Blockchain Week Bulgaria program includes:

• ETHSofia Conference, a technical conference for Ethereum developers, engineers, and blockchain protocol architects focused on scalability, security, infrastructure, and Web3 development;
• F3: Future Finance Forum, a forum for banks, FinTech companies, regulators, and institutional investors covering asset tokenization, digital finance, stablecoins, MiCA, and blockchain integration into financial infrastructure;
• Partner events, workshops, and community sessions, focused on blockchain technology, AI, digital identity, regulation, and practical Web3 use cases.

BTCHEL 2026

Date: September 25–26

Location: Kaapelitehdas, Helsinki, Finland

Format: Conference

BTCHEL 2026 is one of the biggest Bitcoin conferences in the Nordic region, bringing together developers, entrepreneurs, miners, investors, and community members to discuss the growth of the Bitcoin ecosystem and its real-world applications.

The conference focuses on the technologies behind Bitcoin, as well as its role as a payment system and financial infrastructure. The event brings together both regional and international communities. The program features presentations by industry experts, panel discussions, a company exhibition, and networking opportunities. Key topics include Bitcoin payment solutions, mining, financial infrastructure, and broader technology adoption.

The event also hosts the European Mining Summit, a dedicated conference focused on the Bitcoin mining industry.

Sibos 2026

Date: September 27 to October 1

Location: Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, the U.S.

Format: Conference

Sibos 2026 is the world’s largest annual financial services conference organized by SWIFT. The event brings together executives from leading banks, payment networks, central banks, regulatory authorities, FinTech companies, technology providers, and financial infrastructure organizations to discuss the future of the global financial system.

The agenda focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) in banking, digital assets, cross-border payments, trade finance, financial infrastructure resilience, and the evolution of the global digital economy.

The program includes more than 250 sessions featuring over 500 speakers from around the world. Featured speakers include:

• Jane Fraser, Chair and CEO of Citi
• Serena Williams, entrepreneur, investor, Founder of Serena Ventures, and the conference’s closing keynote speaker
• Karalee Close, Managing Director at Accenture
• Fed Cohen Froy, Executive Vice President of Services at Mastercard
• Stephanie Coleman, Partner at EY
• Daniel Clarke, Global Head of Depositary Receipts and Head of Trust & Securities for APAC & MEA, Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank
• Laura Cote, Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank

QFEX 2026

Date: September 29–30

Location: Doha Festival City, Doha, Qatar

Format: Summit

Qatar Future Finance, AI & Connectivity Summit (QFEX 2026) is an international summit focused on the future of financial technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure. The event brings together financial institutions, technology companies, startups, investors, regulators, and government organizations to discuss the key drivers of the digital economy.

The program combines a business conference, investor meetings, technology showcases, and platforms for international collaboration. The summit will also host the Startup World Cup Qatar regional finals and the Global Financial Innovation (GFI) Awards, Qatar Edition.

CV Summit 2026

Date: September 29–30

Location: Kongresshaus Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland

Format: Summit

CV Summit 2026 is Switzerland’s largest conference focused on institutional digital assets and artificial intelligence (AI). It is organized by CV VC and CV Labs, two leading organizations within the Crypto Valley ecosystem. The event brings together executives from financial institutions, asset managers, investors, regulators, and technology companies to discuss the transformation of the global financial system.

The summit is expected to attract more than 3,000 attendees. The program features more than 200 speakers across 3 thematic stages, covering digital financial infrastructure, capital markets tokenization, next-generation asset management, and artificial intelligence in financial services. Networking is a core part of the event. Attendees will have access to the official meeting platform for scheduling business meetings, along with exclusive events, including a VIP dinner and an evening cruise on Lake Zurich.

Korea Blockchain Week 2026

Date: September 29 to October 1

Location: Walkerhill Hotels & Resorts, Seoul, South Korea

Format: Multi-event series

Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) is one of the world’s largest conferences focused on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital assets. Organized by FACTBLOCK since 2018, the event is widely recognized as Asia’s flagship blockchain gathering. It brings together founders of leading Web3 projects, investors, developers, institutional market participants, and technology companies from around the world.

The Korea Blockchain Week 2026 program includes:

• Upbit Institutional Summit, a private summit for invited guests focused on the institutional digital asset market;
• Main Conference, the flagship conference featuring multiple stages, keynote presentations, panel discussions, and speakers from across the global crypto industry.

Payment Expert Summit

Date: September 29 to October 1

Location: Feira Internacional de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal

Format: Summit

Payment Expert Summit is a specialized summit focused on payment technologies, FinTech, and compliance in the betting and iGaming industry. The event brings together operators, payment service providers, banks, FinTech companies, risk management professionals, and compliance specialists.

Organizers focus on practical solutions that help companies improve payment infrastructure, reduce fraud, meet regulatory requirements, and adopt new financial technologies. In addition to the conference program, attendees will have access to a dedicated exhibition area featuring payment and FinTech solutions.

Key topics include:

• Payment platforms and processing;
• Open banking and instant payments;
• KYC, AML, and identity verification tools;
• Fraud prevention and risk management;
• Artificial intelligence (AI) and payment process automation;
• Cross-border payments and payment localization;
• Cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital assets;
• Payment user experience (UX) and checkout optimization;
• Financial innovation and next-generation payment infrastructure.