Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026 (AFE26) is the Holland Fintech Association’s flagship event, organised together with Cognito, bringing the fintech community together for two days of insights, networking, and real business at the World Trade Center (WTC) Amsterdam on 7–8 October.
AFE26 connects founders, investors, corporates, regulators, and tech leaders from across Europe and beyond — creating a space where ideas turn into partnerships and partnerships turn into impact. It’s not your average conference: it’s a high-energy, community-powered gathering built for genuine conversations and meaningful collaboration across the fintech landscape.
What can attendees expect?
🎤 Top-tier speakers and sessions — From payments and stablecoins to AI, open finance, and the future of financial services, AFE26’s agenda brings together leading voices tackling the trends shaping the industry right now.
🤝 Serious networking — Two days packed with opportunities to meet founders, investors, corporate innovators, and fintech leaders — the kind of connections that turn into real partnerships.
💡 Panel discussions and spotlights — Curated panels, jury and speaker spotlights, and closing sessions that dig into the topics that matter: scaling fintechs, regulation, partnerships, and where the industry is headed next.
🏆 The Mastercard for Fintechs program — A dedicated spotlight on high-potential fintechs, guided by an expert jury of investors and industry leaders.
🌍 A diverse, inclusive community — With partners like EWPN championing diversity in payments and fintech, AFE26 is built to reflect the full breadth of the industry.
Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate leader, investor, or simply curious about where fintech is heading, AFE26 offers two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection — right at the heart of Europe’s fintech scene.
Amsterdam Fintech Event 2026 (AFE26) is the Holland Fintech Association’s flagship event, organised together with Cognito, bringing the fintech community together for two days of insights, networking, and real business at the World Trade Center (WTC) Amsterdam on 7–8 October.
AFE26 connects founders, investors, corporates, regulators, and tech leaders from across Europe and beyond — creating a space where ideas turn into partnerships and partnerships turn into impact. It’s not your average conference: it’s a high-energy, community-powered gathering built for genuine conversations and meaningful collaboration across the fintech landscape.
What can attendees expect?
🎤 Top-tier speakers and sessions — From payments and stablecoins to AI, open finance, and the future of financial services, AFE26’s agenda brings together leading voices tackling the trends shaping the industry right now.
🤝 Serious networking — Two days packed with opportunities to meet founders, investors, corporate innovators, and fintech leaders — the kind of connections that turn into real partnerships.
💡 Panel discussions and spotlights — Curated panels, jury and speaker spotlights, and closing sessions that dig into the topics that matter: scaling fintechs, regulation, partnerships, and where the industry is headed next.
🏆 The Mastercard for Fintechs program — A dedicated spotlight on high-potential fintechs, guided by an expert jury of investors and industry leaders.
🌍 A diverse, inclusive community — With partners like EWPN championing diversity in payments and fintech, AFE26 is built to reflect the full breadth of the industry.
Whether you’re a startup founder, corporate leader, investor, or simply curious about where fintech is heading, AFE26 offers two days of inspiration, innovation, and connection — right at the heart of Europe’s fintech scene.