FinTech North: Liverpool 2026

Liverpool's premier FinTech conference is back for 2026, hosted in partnership with Mastercard, Lenvi and Bruntwood SciTech!

Taking place at Camp and Furnace for the first time, this flagship event will be held in the heart of Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle - one of the UK’s most vibrant creative and digital districts - and marks our first conference of the year.

The Liverpool City Region has established itself as a key Northern FinTech hub, building on long-standing strengths in financial and professional services, digital innovation and academia. The 2025 Whitecap Consulting North of England FinTech Report highlights that the region is now home to over 40 FinTech firms. The ecosystem spans payments, digital banking, WealthTech and InsurTech, alongside accounting, data and platform-based solutions.

Liverpool’s FinTech growth is supported by a collaborative environment that brings together innovative young firms, established financial institutions and a strong talent pipeline from local universities. The region’s strengths in data, cyber security and applied digital skills increasingly position FinTech as a driver of productivity, inclusion and modern financial services across both consumer and business markets.

The Baltic Triangle plays a central role in this story. Once an industrial quarter, it has evolved into a dense cluster of creative, tech and digital businesses, offering the flexible workspace, culture and connectivity that early-stage and scaling firms need. Its emergence as a hub for innovation makes it a fitting location for a conference focused on the future of financial services, while showcasing the wider city as a place where technology, creativity and commerce intersect.

This event will set the FinTech outlook for 2026, bringing together industry leaders, regulators, founders and investors to explore what’s shaping the year ahead. Key themes will include:

• Sector Outlook for 2026
• Liverpool's sub-sector specialisms: including WealthTech, InsurTech, Banking, eCommerce and Payments
• Risk and Regulation: How are FinTech firms adapting to an evolving policy landscape?
• A deep dive into start-ups and scaling in the region: Access to talent, capital and customers
• Investment trends and emerging Tech influencing financial services
• FinTech innovation in Liverpool & North West

The day will conclude with an evening social at Camp and Furnace, the perfect setting for continued networking, collaboration and conversation.

This conference represents a significant moment for Liverpool and the wider Northern FinTech ecosystem - bringing the community together to reflect, connect and shape what comes next.

We’re excited to share our agenda and speakers soon. Fopr more information or opportunities for collaboration, please reach out to us at info@fintechnorth.uk.