Singapore FinTech Festival 2026: dates, venue, tickets and pitch finals

Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 runs 18-20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO, with a wider festival week from 16 to 20 November. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) organise it, and the festival site lists 70,000+ expected participants (information as of October 2026, from the official site). Startups pitch at the Global FinTech Hackcelerator Demo Day on 18 November.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 dates and venue

• 18-20 November 2026: main festival at Singapore EXPO (Wednesday to Friday, Singapore time, UTC+8).
• 16-17 November 2026: Insights2040 Annual Meetings, an invite-only programme held at Sands Expo and Convention Centre.
• SFF After Hours: Wednesday 18 November at 19:00 SGT (11:00 UTC).

The organisers describe the 2026 theme as "The Coming Rewiring of the Financial System: New Risks. New Rules. New Growth." It is split into five strands: Technology, Geoeconomic, Capital, Talent and Policy Rewiring.

Agenda: what each day covers

The Festival Stage in Hall 1 carries one headline theme per day, according to the official site as of October 2026:

• Wednesday 18 November: "New Economics of Global Growth"
• Thursday 19 November: "The New Architecture of Finance"
• Friday 20 November: "Building and Scaling the Next Wave"

Around the main stage the festival lists an exhibition, a conference with seven stages, Investor Hours, and SFF MeetUp, a format built on 15-minute one-to-one meetings. A Merchant Experience zone is new this year. The site cites 940+ speakers and 300 sessions; check the live agenda for individual slots, as speaker line-ups can change.

Tickets and pass prices

Prices below are from the festival site as of October 2026 and may change before the event:

• Delegate Pass: SGD 1,500
• Group Pass: SGD 1,050 per pass for 3-5 people, SGD 800 per pass for 10 or more
• Startup Pass: SGD 650, for startups incorporated in the last five years
• MeetUp Pass: SGD 380, includes the exhibition
• Executive Pass: SGD 6,000, with a concierge, Insights2040 access, the Executive Lounge and dinner invitations
• Policy Pass: free for central banks, regulators and government institutions

Founders weighing the cost can compare it with other options in our events coverage, including the earlier Money20/20 USA 2026 guide.

The pitch finals: Global FinTech Hackcelerator

The startup competition is the Global FinTech Hackcelerator, part of the festival programme. Per its programme page (as of October 2026):

• 11-13 November: in-person programme in Singapore, which finalists must attend.
• 18 November: Demo Day at the festival, where up to 20 finalists pitch.
• 19 November: winners announced at the SFF FinTech Excellence Awards Dinner.
• Prize: SGD 80,000 per winner. Each finalist team also receives a SGD 20,000 stipend towards travel and accommodation.

Teams pitch against three problem statements set by corporate champions:

1. GXS Bank: adaptive risk models that combine credit and fraud assessment.
2. Julius Baer: AI-driven digital private banking for digitally native high-net-worth clients.
3. Zurich Insurance: AI tools that help SMEs identify and close coverage gaps.

The programme page describes one winner per problem statement, while its FAQ refers to "top 3 winners", so the exact award split is worth confirming with the organisers. Applications for 2026 closed on 21 August and the programme targets early-stage fintechs operating in or entering Southeast Asia. Interest in the 2027 round can be registered on the same page. For other programmes with open calls, see our startup accelerator deadlines list and the funding section.

Frequently asked questions

When is Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?

The main festival is 18-20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO. Insights2040 meetings run 16-17 November at Sands Expo and Convention Centre.

How much is a ticket?

As of October 2026 a Delegate Pass costs SGD 1,500 and a Startup Pass SGD 650. Policy Passes are free for eligible government bodies.

When are the Hackcelerator winners announced?

Demo Day is on 18 November, and winners are announced at the awards dinner on 19 November 2026.

Can I still apply to pitch?

Not for 2026: applications closed on 21 August 2026. Registration of interest for 2027 is open on the programme page.