An industry-leading event showcasing expert perspectives, emerging trends and networking opportunities across Ireland's fintech landscape.

FintechNation 26 — Small island, big ambition: Powering Ireland’s fintech future comes to The Round Room at the Mansion House on Tuesday, 22 September 9.00-15.00, bringing together the people shaping the future of fintech, payments and digital finance in Ireland and beyond.

Hosted by the Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI), this flagship conference will gather senior leaders from across financial services, payments, technology and regulation to explore the next phase of Ireland’s fintech story through panel discussions, lively debate, tech talks, pitches and networking. Attendees will hear from an exceptional line-up of domestic and international speakers, each bringing deep expertise and fresh insight to the programme.

As the sector moves from disruption to delivery and scale, the conference will focus on the technologies, business models and policy choices now shaping the market. From AI and fraud prevention to digital assets and regulatory change, the programme will examine how firms can innovate responsibly, compete effectively and scale with confidence.

Europe’s strategic direction will also be a central theme. With the Digital Euro moving closer to implementation and digital sovereignty rising up the policy agenda, speakers will assess what this means for banks, fintechs and payments providers, and for Ireland’s role in building a trusted, competitive digital financial infrastructure.

A dedicated focus on growth will explore what Ireland’s fintech startups need to scale internationally, from access to capital and talent to regulatory clarity and stronger collaboration across the ecosystem.

Designed for senior decision-makers, founders, investors and policy leaders, FintechNation 26 will provide actionable insights, meaningful connections and a clear view of how a small island can turn strong fintech foundations into global ambition.

Don’t miss this chance to connect with top experts from home and abroad, network with industry peers, and stay at the forefront of fintech innovation. Join us at FintechNation 26 for a day that promises to inspire, inform, and ignite the future of finance!

Programme highlights include:

Keynote Address: Peter Burke T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

FPAI Chair Address: John O’Beirne, FPAI Chair and CEO and Executive Director, Squareup International

Panel discussions: Expert voices from finance, technology and policy will examine key topics including fintech supports and funding, financial crime and AI.

Tech talks: Hear from leading fintech thinkers on today’s most pressing technology issues, including the Digital Euro.

The Great Debate: Building Europe's financial future - The sovereignty challenge: In this lively and thought-provoking debate panellists will go head-to-head on one of the defining questions of our time - can Europe really take back control of its digital future, or has the battle already been won by global tech giants? Expect strong opinions, sharp exchanges and a healthy dose of humour.

Fintech pitches: Discover the next wave of innovation through rapid-fire pitches from emerging start-ups and scaling firms.

Networking opportunities: Connect throughout the day with more than 300 fintech leaders, innovators and decision-makers.

Confirmed Speakers:

Peter Burke T.D., Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment

John O’Beirne, FPAI Chair & CEO & Executive Director, Squareup International

Becky Holmes, Author, Journalist and Speaker on Fraud

Gillian Phelan, Head of Division, Digital Euro Unit, Central Bank of Ireland

Anna-Marie Turley, Head of Fintech, Financial Services & Cybersecurity, Enterprise Ireland

Diarmuid Murphy, Director of Executive Education, Sustainability & International Markets, IOB

Mary Rodgers, Chief Executive Officer, PorterShed

Pete Townsend, General Partner, Noria Ventures

Colm O'Monachain, Managing Director Strategy Risk and Transactions Advisory, Deloitte Ireland

Ian Duffy, Partner, Technology & Innovation Group, Arthur Cox

Lynda Brady, Director Fraud & Risk UK&I, Visa

Elizabeth Halpenny, Security Counsel, Google

Fergal Brosnan, CEO, RDI Hub

Niall Dennehy, Founder & CEO, NestiFi

Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI

Leah Donnelly, Head of FPAI & Digital Assets, BPFI

Mary D’Arcy, Financial Crime Lead, BPFI

Our Sponsors:

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