Top 11 finance conferences in 2024

The world’s largest B2B expo, this three-day online trading event brings together a definitive list of the financial Who’s Who. Running for 10 years, this is a well-established event with a stellar record of keynote speakers, panelists, exhibitors, and thought leaders. The event is attended by over 100 speakers every year and 3,500 people overall. iFX is a hotspot for industry leaders in online trading, FinTech, and financial services. In addition to Dubai, the iFX Expo has annual events held in Cyprus, Mexico, and Thailand.

If you’re looking to network with industry experts in FinTech, this is your chance. Finovate is one of the biggest European finance conventions, with over 1000 senior attendees and 500+ representatives from banks and other financial institutions. In addition to speakers and networking opportunities, nearly 40 FinTech demos are showing market-ready FinTech solutions helping you plan for a digital future. As international conferences go, it’s an excellent opportunity to engage with case studies, network during breakout sessions, and learn about topics from financial management to the role of social media.

Let’s face it: AI is here, and it’s here to stay. Conferences like the annual AI in Finance Summit aim to equip you with the tools and knowledge to use AI to your advantage. Bringing together leaders from all sides of the finance industry, this summit is organized by +RE WORK, a world-renowned group creating events attended by the brightest minds in each industry. At this two-day event, you can explore the latest developments in AI across the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. This is a golden opportunity to learn about the future of finance—if you can’t make the London event, head to the New York event a couple of days before. Prepare to learn everything from AI best practices to brand-new ideas and risk management.

FX Markets is where FX professionals from a range of corporates, asset management firms, brokers, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance firms come together to discuss the present and future of trading and investment practices. FX Markets Europe is a single day, jam-packed with speakers addressing topics from innovations in technology to where FX markets are heading. Representatives include BlackRock, AXA Investment Managers, State Street Global Advisors, and more. In addition to the material on the day, you’ll also get access to an FX Markets online content forum, complete with special reports, webinars, event content, and podcasts.

The annual FPA NorCal Conference is the leading financial planning conference in North America, centered around financial planners' education, knowledge, and growth. This year’s theme is Embrace Change, bringing together financial planners who are making adjustments to their practices and adapting to the times. Running for 52 years, FPA is an established event with stellar reviews. And the best part—registration to the conference includes a recording of all the conference sessions (not just the keynotes, but every breakout session) for those who want to watch it back.

This week-long event is the place to be, directed at helping elite advisors and industry leaders build world-class wealth management firms. Addressing increasing demands for more sophisticated wealth management, this conference looks to the future and aims to empower younger professionals to power the future growth of their firms. Designed to strategically align three industry-leading brands, ETFs+, WealthStack, and RIA Edge, you’ll enjoy access to some of the most sought-after experts in the wealth management ecosystem.

First held in 1978, SIBOS is one of the most eagerly-anticipated financial conferences each year. The 2024 event is held in Beijing, bringing together over 9000 members of the global financial community to the Chinese capital. SIBOS is organized by SWIFT every year, uniting thousands of business leaders, decision-makers, and topic experts from across the financial ecosystem. It’s a vast event with major networking potential.

If you’re seeking out the hottest new technology to bring forward the future of finance, this is the event for you. Hosted by FT Live, it’s also ideal for those who are not looking to attend in person, as this summit has virtual attendance options, too. With central themes such as crypto adoption, quantum computing, and DeFi, you’ll be addressing some of the most discussed topics in the sector.

Looking to drive up ROI? This two-day convention is the one for you. A golden opportunity to link with investors and traders, this is your chance to boost productivity and acquisitions while building up your network. Dubbed “the number one investment conference in Canada,” you can expect to learn a wide range of tools, tactics, guidance, strategies, and recommendations to grow and protect your wealth in 2024 and beyond. From live market analysis to in-depth workshops to meet-and-greets with industry leaders, you’ll find you’re spoilt for choice.

If you want to kick off your year with inspirational speeches, workshops, and exhibitions, head to Tel Aviv for the annual FinTech showcase. Attended by innovators from around the world, it’s a brilliant opportunity to expand your network and explore some of the latest technologies and techniques in the sector. This event is brimming with some of the biggest names and ideas in the FinTech world, from keynote sessions to roundtable discussions, workshops, and interactive sessions.

This year’s keynote speaker at Money 20/20 is no less than the former President of France, François Hollande. As a strong supporter of the French Tech Initiative, Hollande is the right man for the role, trailblazing in the world of innovation and entrepreneurship. With over 8500 attendees and more than 2,300 companies, you’ll find everyone who matters in money at this event. 

Very few industries are moving as quickly as the finance sector, so it’s essential to keep your finger on the pulse. Luckily, as we’ve seen, you can find financial conferences all around the world, from Dubai to London and beyond. Whichever conference you’re most looking forward to, get ahead of the game and reserve your travel today. To avoid unnecessary stress, you can use

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