Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 is an international event bringing together finance and technology professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and startups to discuss the future of finance, innovation, and digital technologies. In 2026, Hong Kong FinTech Week and StartmeupHK will join forces on a single platform focused on fostering international collaboration, attracting investment, and adopting advanced technological solutions.

The event’s central theme is Fintech Nexus: Bridging the World, Building the Future. The program focuses on 3 main areas:

1. Artificial Intelligence (AI);

2. Financial Technology (FinTech);

3. International Market Expansion (Go Global).

Key topics include:

• Artificial intelligence and its applications in the financial industry

• Digital payments and financial innovation

• Blockchain, Web3, and digital assets

• Insurance technology (InsurTech)

• Investment technology and wealth management (WealthTech)

• Green technology (GreenTech)

• Healthcare technology (HealthTech)

• Startup development

• Investment opportunities and international expansion

The Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 program will feature presentations by industry experts, business meetings, technology showcases, and networking opportunities. Startups can participate in the Global Fast Track program, which offers matchmaking with potential investors and partners, one-on-one meetings, and funding opportunities. Attendees will also have access to Samantha, an AI agent designed to help identify relevant business contacts and create personalized meeting schedules.

Organizers expect more than 45,000 attendees, including representatives from financial institutions, technology companies, investment funds, startups, and government agencies. The event is set to feature more than 1,000 speakers and over 800 sponsors, exhibitors, and startups, with participants from more than 120 economies worldwide. According to the organizers, 60% of attendees are senior executives and key business decision-makers. The event is aimed at entrepreneurs, investors, financial and technology companies, solution providers, and industry professionals.

Confirmed speakers at Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 include:

• John Lee, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

• Christopher Hui, Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of the Hong Kong Government

• Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC

• Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered

• Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton Investments

• Ashley Alder, Chair of the Board of the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

• Denis Beau, First Deputy Governor of the Bank of France

• Ben Zhou, Co-Founder and CEO of Bybit

• Richard Teng, Co-CEO of Binance

• Lily Liu, President of the Solana Foundation, and many others

Ticket prices:

• General Pass — $719;

• Startup Pass — $329;

• Investor Pass — $499;

• Executive Pass — $2,899.

Free passes are available to government representatives upon application approval. Attendance is restricted to individuals over 18, and advance registration is required. The event’s primary language is English, with Chinese language support available for selected sessions.