Every November, the people rebuilding global finance land in the same city. Central bankers, startup founders, investors, and regulators spend three days in Singapore debating how money will move in the decade ahead. That event is the Singapore FinTech Festival, and the 2026 edition is the largest one yet.
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 takes place from November 18 to 20, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO. The theme is “Five Forces Are Rewiring How Finance Works,” and the organizers expect more than 70,000 participants from 150+ countries. Here is everything you need to know before you go.
What Is the Singapore FinTech Festival?
The Singapore FinTech Festival, usually shortened to SFF, is the world’s largest fintech event. It is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Global Finance & Technology Network, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore. That central bank backing is what makes it different from a typical industry conference. Regulators do not just attend, they help set the agenda.
The 2026 edition lists more than 940 speakers across 300 sessions, with 600 plus sponsors and exhibitors spread across the exhibition halls. About 840 central banks, regulatory institutions, and government organizations are expected to take part. For founders, the draw is concentration. If you are building in payments, digital assets, or AI for finance, this is where your customers, regulators, and investors are all in one building. For the broader picture of where it fits, see our tech conferences in 2026 roundup.
When and Where Is the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?
The festival runs from Wednesday, November 18 to Friday, November 20, 2026. The venue is the Singapore EXPO Convention and Exhibition Centre, Halls 1 to 6, at 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150.
Senior leaders arrive earlier. The Insights2040 Annual Meetings, an invite-only gathering that used to be called the Insights Forum, run on November 16 and 17 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, just before the main festival opens.
November in Singapore is warm and humid with short tropical showers. Pack light clothes, bring a water bottle, and plan indoor routes between halls. The EXPO is large, so comfortable shoes matter more than you think.
What Is the 2026 Theme?
The official theme is “Five Forces Are Rewiring How Finance Works.” The program is built around five forces reshaping the financial system: technology rewiring (agentic AI, quantum computing, tokenisation), geoeconomic rewiring, capital rewiring, talent rewiring, and policy rewiring.
Seven stages carry the program: Festival, FutureMatters, Founders, Frontier, Catalyst, Policy, and Ignite. The Founders stage is the one startup teams should prioritize, while the Policy stage is where regulators and central bankers debate the rules that will govern digital finance. Keynote sessions on day one include an address on AI and the five forces rewiring finance.
How Much Do Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 Tickets Cost?
Tickets are sold through the official festival site. Pass types for 2026:
- Livestream Pass, SGD 250: watch the main stages online.
- MeetUp Pass, SGD 380: access to SFF MeetUp one-to-one meetings plus the exhibition.
- Startup Pass, SGD 650: for startups incorporated in the last five years.
- Delegate Pass, SGD 1,500: full access to all stages, SFF MeetUp, livestream, SFF After Hours, food and beverage, and the exhibition.
- Group Passes: SGD 1,050 per pass for groups of 3 to 5, SGD 880 for 6 to 9, and SGD 800 for 10 or more.
- Executive Pass, SGD 6,000: adds the Insights2040 Annual Meetings, the Executive Lounge, the SFF Dinner, and concierge service.
The Early Bird rate of SGD 750 expired on July 31, 2026, so current prices are the standard tiers. Complimentary passes are available for central banks, regulators, government institutions, academics, students, multilateral agencies, nonprofits, and media. Prices change as the event approaches, so check the official registration page for the current rate before you buy.
Who Are the Key Speakers in 2026?
The organizers have listed 186 speakers so far out of more than 940 expected. Names confirmed on the official speakers page include Bret Taylor, co-founder and CEO of Sierra and chairman of OpenAI, and Ravi Menon, chairman of the Global Finance & Technology Network and former managing director of MAS.
Central banking is heavily represented. Confirmed speakers include Joachim Nagel, president of Deutsche Bundesbank, Piero Cipollone of the European Central Bank executive board, Carolyn Weinberg of BNY, and central bank governors from Cambodia, Spain, Timor-Leste, and Denmark. If your work touches regulation or monetary policy, this speaker list alone justifies the trip.
What Is SFF MeetUp?
SFF MeetUp is the festival’s pre-scheduled one-to-one meeting program, and regulars call it the most valuable part of the event. You build a profile, request meetings with other attendees, and the system schedules 15-minute conversations when both sides agree. The organizers expect more than 20,000 of these meetings across the three days.
Set up your profile the moment registration opens. The best-connected attendees fill their calendars weeks before the festival starts. If you are a founder, pair this with our startup funding guide for 2026 before you start booking investor meetings.
How Can You Get the Most Out of SFF 2026?
Register for MeetUp on day one. The meeting slots with the most in-demand people disappear fast. Do not wait until you land in Singapore.
Enter the Global Fintech Hackcelerator if you are early stage. The program offers mentorship, investor access, and a demonstration-day prize pool. It is one of the highest leverage ways for a young fintech to get noticed at the festival.
Split your time between stages and the exhibition floor. The 600 plus exhibitors include international pavilions where whole countries showcase their fintech ecosystems. Some of the best partnership conversations happen at these booths, not in the session halls.
Stay for SFF After Hours. The evening program is where the formal agenda loosens up and real relationships get built. Plan your energy so you are still functional after dinner.
Use the livestream as a backup, not a plan. The SGD 250 Livestream Pass is good insurance if your travel falls through, but the meetings and hallway conversations are the reason to be there in person.
Conclusion
The Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 is where the rules of modern finance get written in real time, with regulators, founders, and investors debating them in the same rooms. From November 18 to 20 at the Singapore EXPO, more than 70,000 people will work through the five forces rewiring the financial system. Book your pass early, set up your MeetUp profile on day one, and treat the exhibition floor as seriously as the main stages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?
The festival runs from November 18 to 20, 2026, at the Singapore EXPO. The invite-only Insights2040 Annual Meetings take place just before, on November 16 and 17, at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
How much are Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 tickets?
Prices start at SGD 250 for the Livestream Pass and SGD 380 for the MeetUp Pass. The full Delegate Pass costs SGD 1,500, the Startup Pass costs SGD 650, and the Executive Pass costs SGD 6,000. Complimentary passes exist for regulators, academics, students, and media.
What is the theme of the Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?
The theme is “Five Forces Are Rewiring How Finance Works,” covering technology, geoeconomic, capital, talent, and policy forces reshaping the financial system.
Who organizes the Singapore FinTech Festival?
The festival is organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the Global Finance & Technology Network, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore.
Read More
