Forum Fintech Canada

What Forum Fintech Canada does

Forum Fintech Canada is an annual international fintech conference organized by Finance Montréal, Quebec's financial industry cluster organization. Founded in 2013, the Forum operates as a two-to-three day event held in Montreal (currently at the Fairmont Le Reine Elizabeth) that convenes financial institutions, technology providers, fintech startups, investors, and regulators to showcase global fintech trends, new technology applications for financial services, and emerging Canadian fintech companies. The 2026 edition (September 14-15) is themed 'Canada in the Global Fintech Arena' and features two thematic tracks: Day 1 on Embedded & Open Finance and Day 2 on Enterprise Infrastructure & AI. The event has hosted prominent international speakers including Janet Yellen, Steve Forbes, Peter Diamandis, and Peter Grauer, with past attendance reaching 2,500+ participants at peak.

The business model is event-driven, generating revenue through two streams: (1) attendee registration fees (with standard, startup, and discounted academic/non-profit tiers) processed via the Weezevent ticketing platform, and (2) multi-tier corporate sponsorships. The 2026 sponsor roster includes Portage as Presenting Sponsor, BMO as Platinum Sponsor, and a broad Gold-tier cluster of major Canadian banks (National Bank, Desjardins, Central 1), global payments and tech firms (Visa, Broadridge, CGI, Kyndryl, Mistral AI), and Big Four professional services firms (EY, KPMG, Accenture). The Forum is a non-profit initiative with no disclosed external investors, parent company, or equity funding.

A complementary sub-product, Station Fintech Montréal, is a physical accelerator space at 4 Place Ville-Marie that supports fintech startup growth year-round through programs and events, extending the Forum's ecosystem engagement beyond the annual conference window. Forum Fintech Canada does not develop proprietary technology products; its competitive position derives from institutional backing by Finance Montréal, 13 years of brand equity, and deep relationships with Canada's largest financial institutions and global technology firms.

Name

Forum Fintech Canada

Legal name

Finance Montréal

Website

https://forumfintechcanada.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Forum Fintech Canada is an annual international fintech conference organized by Finance Montréal, convening financial institutions, technology providers, fintech startups, and investors in Montreal to showcase global fintech trends and facilitate ecosystem networking since 2013.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fintech Conferences and Industry Events

akta.pro primary industry

Finance & Investment Conferences (MPAGAGAG)

Keywords

• Fintech conferences
• Financial industry events
• Industry networking forums
• Fintech ecosystem events
• Financial services summits

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Event Registration Fees: Revenue is generated through attendee registration fees for the annual Forum Fintech Canada event. Special startup rates are available for qualifying companies. Discounted rates are offered for students, professors, teachers, and non-profit organizations.
2. Sponsorship Revenue: The event generates significant revenue through corporate sponsorships at multiple tiers: Presenting Sponsor, Platinum Sponsor, Gold Sponsors, Silver Sponsors, and Exhibitors. Sponsors include major financial institutions, technology companies, and consulting firms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Forum Fintech Canada is an annual international fintech conference that brings together financial institutions, technology providers, fintech startups, and other key financial services stakeholders to showcase global fintech trends, new technology applications for the financial industry, and growing fintech startups. The event facilitates networking, knowledge-sharing through panels and keynotes, and collaboration between institutions and technology providers. It is complemented by Station Fintech Montréal, a physical accelerator space located at 4 Place Ville-Marie that supports fintech startup growth year-round.

Product overview

Forum Fintech Canada operates as an annual international conference (core product) focused on fintech trends, financial technology innovation, and startup growth. The 2026 edition, themed 'Canada in the Global Fintech Arena', features two main tracks: Day 1 covering Embedded & Open Finance, and Day 2 focusing on Enterprise Infrastructure & AI. Complementing the annual event, the Montreal Fintech Station (sub-product) is a physical accelerator space that supports fintech startups year-round through programs, events, and pitch sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Forum Fintech Canada Conference An annual international fintech conference held in Montreal that brings together financial institutions, technology providers, fintech startups, and key players in the financial services sector. The event showcases global fintech trends, new technology applications for the financial industry, and growing fintech startups while facilitating networking, collaboration, and visibility for Canadian fintech talent. The 2026 edition features tracks on Embedded & Open Finance (Day 1) and Enterprise Infrastructure & AI (Day 2).
• Station Fintech Montréal A physical accelerator space located at 4 Place Ville-Marie in Montreal with the mission to contribute to the growth of young fintech startups. Organized by Finance Montréal, it hosts events throughout the year and runs an accelerator program featuring startup pitch sessions. The Montreal Fintech Station Accelerator startups participate in pitch sessions at the Forum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,500 participants in peak years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Finance MontréalflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Initiator and organizer of the Forum Fintech Canada. Finance Montréal is the financial industry cluster for Greater Montreal, dedicated to promoting and developing the fintech ecosystem.
• Station Fintech MontréalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026A physical space located at 4 Place Ville-Marie in Montreal, with the mission to contribute to the growth of fintech startups. Organizes fintech events throughout the year and supports the Forum.
• EYcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. EY (Ernst & Young) provides professional services to the financial industry and supports fintech innovation.
• AccenturecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Accenture is a global professional services company with significant fintech practice.
• CGIcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. CGI is a global IT consulting firm with significant financial services practice.
• KPMGcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. KPMG is a global accounting and professional services firm.
• VisacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Visa is a global payments technology company and key player in the fintech ecosystem.
• MistralcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Mistral AI is a European AI company participating in the fintech innovation space.
• Central 1coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Central 1 is a financial services company serving credit unions in Canada.
• AMFminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers) is Quebec's financial markets regulator.
• ia.caminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Silver Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. ia.ca is a Canadian insurance and financial services company.
• CreditbookminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at the 2026 Forum. Creditbook is a fintech company offering credit management solutions.
• SageminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at the 2026 Forum. Sage is a global accounting and financial management software company.
• IDA IrelandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Exhibitor at the 2026 Forum. IDA Ireland promotes foreign direct investment into Ireland.
• KyndrylcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2026Gold Sponsor of the 2026 Forum. Kyndryl is a global IT infrastructure services provider.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Paris Fintech Forum: Paris Fintech Forum is a European fintech conference organized by Finance Innovation. It is a regional peer to Forum Fintech Canada, serving a similar function as a national/regional fintech gathering backed by an industry cluster, though focused on European rather than Canadian fintech ecosystem.
• Money 20/20 Asia: Money 20/20 Asia is the regional Asian edition of the Money 20/20 series. It is comparable to Forum Fintech Canada as a regionally focused fintech event with similar audience composition, though focused on APAC markets rather than North America.

Broad incumbents

• Web Summit: Web Summit (and its spinoff Collision) is one of the largest global technology conferences. While broader than fintech, it includes substantial fintech programming and competes for cross-industry sponsors and senior attendees that Forum Fintech Canada also targets.

Direct peers

• Finovate: Finovate is a long-running fintech conference and demo-focused event series (FinovateSpring, FinovateFall, FinovateEurope). It is directly comparable to Forum Fintech Canada in targeting financial institutions and fintech innovators with a focus on emerging technology showcases.
• Consensus by CoinDesk: Consensus is a major crypto/blockchain conference that intersects with fintech themes (digital assets, payments, infrastructure). It is comparable to Forum Fintech Canada as a large, international fintech-adjacent event with similar institutional sponsor bases and speaker caliber.
• Fintech Meetup: Fintech Meetup (formerly LendIt Fintech) is a major fintech conference focused on connecting banks, fintechs, and solution providers. It is directly comparable to Forum Fintech Canada in audience and business model, targeting similar financial institution buyers and fintech vendors.
• Money 20/20: Money 20/20 is the world's largest fintech conference series (US, Europe, Asia editions), directly comparable to Forum Fintech Canada as a multi-stakeholder fintech event bringing together banks, payments, fintechs, and investors. It targets a similar audience and competes for the same pool of fintech sponsors and senior banking attendees.
• Singapore Fintech Festival: Singapore Fintech Festival is a leading global fintech conference organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. It is comparable to Forum Fintech Canada as a large, internationally oriented fintech gathering with strong institutional/regulatory backing, fostering similar networking between financial institutions, tech providers, and startups.

Emerging players

• FinTech Junction: FinTech Junction is a fintech-focused conference that brings together banks, insurers, and fintech startups. It is comparable to Forum Fintech Canada as a B2B fintech event, though typically smaller in scale and with a more European footprint.
• PayExpo: PayExpo is a payments-focused event that overlaps with Forum Fintech Canada's audience of payments providers, banks, and fintech innovators. It is a thematic peer with a more specialized focus on payments infrastructure rather than broader fintech.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/forum-fintech-canada
• Facebookfacebook.com/forumfintechcanada

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Forum Fintech Canada