Singapore FinTech Festival

What Singapore FinTech Festival does

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF), organized by the Global Finance & Technology Network Limited (GFTN) in collaboration with the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS), is an annual three-day conference and exhibition held at Singapore Expo that positions itself as the world's largest FinTech gathering. Founded in 2016 and now in its tenth edition, SFF brings together 70,000+ participants from 142 countries, including 940+ speakers and 840 central banks, regulatory institutions, and government bodies, across six thematic stages (Festival, Founders, Catalyst, Impact, FutureMatters, Frontier) and 300 sessions over three days. The event is complemented by a portfolio of sub-programs: the invitation-only Insights Forum under Chatham House Rules, the SFF MeetUp networking platform arranging 20,000+ pre-scheduled meetings, the Global FinTech Hackcelerator startup competition (SGD 240,000 prize pool), Investor Hours, the SFF FinTech Excellence Awards (now in their 10th year), Innovation Lab Crawl, SFF After Hours, Self-Discovery Tours, and an official mobile app supporting hybrid attendance. Technology infrastructure centers on the mobile app for agenda planning, networking, and real-time updates, alongside 600+ tiered sponsors and exhibitors across five exhibition halls and 41 international pavilions.

SFF operates a hybrid monetization model anchored in two revenue streams. The primary engine is a tiered sponsorship and exhibition framework (Grand, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Friends of FinTech) that provides brand visibility, exhibition space, and access to a curated policy-finance-technology audience, with strategic content and awards partnerships (e.g., PwC Singapore, Singapore FinTech Association). The secondary stream is attendee passes, including an Executive Pass priced at SGD 750 under early-bird terms (before 31 July 2026), with additional delegate, startup, government, academic, VIP, speaker, and media tiers. Distribution occurs through the official website (fintechfestival.sg), the mobile app, direct enterprise sales for sponsorships, and the institutional networks of MAS, GFTN, and ABS, which collectively reach central banks, financial institutions, and fintech companies globally. The event is part of GFTN's broader year-round engagement platform, which also encompasses the Point Zero Forum, GFTN Forum Japan, and the Inclusive FinTech Forum, and is increasingly extending into venture investment via a planned GFTN fund targeting inclusion- and sustainability-focused fintech startups.

Name

Singapore FinTech Festival

Legal name

Global Finance & Technology Network Limited

Website

https://fintechfestival.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The Singapore FinTech Festival is an annual MAS- and GFTN-organized conference and exhibition at Singapore Expo, serving 70,000+ participants from 142 countries including central banks, regulators, financial institutions, and fintech companies across a global policy-finance-technology dialogue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship & Exhibition: Tiered sponsorship packages (Grand, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Friends of FinTech) that provide brand visibility, exhibition space, and access to 70,000+ participants including 840 central banks, regulators, and government bodies.
2. Attendee Passes: Executive Pass and other delegate passes sold to individual attendees. Early bird pricing at SGD 750 before 31 July 2026.

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Core offering

The Singapore FinTech Festival operates an annual three-day flagship conference and exhibition at Singapore Expo, bringing together policy, finance, and technology communities across six stages, 300 sessions, and 940+ speakers. The festival monetizes through tiered sponsorship packages (Grand through Friends of FinTech) and attendee passes, with a supporting ecosystem including a dedicated mobile app, meetings platform (SFF MeetUp), invitation-only Insights Forum, startup competition (Global FinTech Hackcelerator), Investor Hours, and Innovation Lab Crawl.

Product overview

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is the world's largest annual fintech event, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN). The festival operates as a multi-component platform featuring the core three-day conference and exhibition (held at Singapore Expo) with six distinct stages (Festival Stage, Founders Stage, Catalyst Stage, Impact Stage, FutureMatters Stage, and Frontier Stage), supplemented by the SFF MeetUp networking programme, SFF Mobile App for attendee coordination, Global FinTech Hackcelerator startup competition, Insights Forum, Investor Hours, SFF FinTech Excellence Awards, Innovation Lab Crawl, and SFF After Hours social event. The exhibition spans over 600 exhibitors across 5 halls with 41 international pavilions. The festival serves as a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge to explore financial solutions, regulatory landscapes, and technological innovations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global FinTech Hackcelerator: A startup competition and accelerator program at SFF showcasing early-stage innovators transforming financial services.
• SFF MeetUp
• Insights Forum
• SFF FinTech Excellence Awards
• Investor Hours

Products and services

• Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) - Core Conference and Exhibition The world's largest annual fintech gathering, bringing together policy, finance, and technology communities for three days of conferences, exhibitions, and networking across six stages with 70,000+ participants from 142 countries, 940+ speakers, 600+ sponsors and exhibitors, and 41 international pavilions across five exhibition halls.
• SFF MeetUp A meetings programme and networking platform described as Asia's largest FinTech meetings programme, arranging up to 20 pre-scheduled introductions per attendee across two days for 20,000+ meetings total, facilitating business development and partnerships between fintech participants.
• Global FinTech Hackcelerator An early-stage fintech startup competition with up to 20 finalists selected, featuring mentorship, investor access, and a Demo Day pitch for a SGD 240,000 prize pool, with opportunities to pilot solutions with industry leaders in the financial services sector.
• Insights Forum An invitation-only two-day forum held under Chatham House rules at Sands Expo & Convention Centre preceding the main SFF event, designed for shaping policy, technology, and financial services roadmaps through candid discussions among key public-private stakeholders.
• Investor Hours A programme designed to empower investors and startups throughout their investment and fundraising journeys, connecting investors with startups for fundraising, investment, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities within the SFF ecosystem.
• SFF FinTech Excellence Awards Annual awards celebrating innovative initiatives and individuals driving growth, financial inclusion, and transformative solutions in FinTech, now in their 10th year (2025), co-organised by MAS and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA) and supported by PwC Singapore.
• Innovation Lab Crawl A curated tour of cutting-edge FinTech innovation labs in Singapore, allowing SFF attendees to witness the latest projects and innovations in the industry through organized visits to partner labs.
• SFF After Hours An evening networking and social event held at Boat Quay, Singapore, offering attendees informal opportunities to connect with industry peers, thought leaders, and innovators through engaging activities during the festival week.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ pre-scheduled meetings through SFF MeetUp over two days
• +2 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, support and co-located.

• Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMAS is Singapore's central bank and integrated financial regulator, serving as the primary co-organiser of the Singapore FinTech Festival. MAS promotes sustained economic growth through monetary policy and fosters a sound financial services sector. The festival leverages MAS's position as a leading regulatory authority to attract central banks, regulators, and policymakers globally.
• Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGFTN is a Singapore-headquartered organisation that leverages technology and innovation to create efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial systems. GFTN hosts the worldwide network of fintech forums including the flagship Singapore FinTech Festival, advises governments and companies on digital ecosystems, and plans to invest in fintech startups through its venture fund focused on inclusion and sustainability.
• Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABS plays an active role in promoting and representing the banking community in Singapore, working closely with government authorities toward development of a sound financial system. With 154 member banks (local and foreign), ABS collaborates on the festival to ensure participation from financial institutions and to promote common understanding on banking issues.
• PwC SingaporemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Singapore serves as a strategic partner, contributing thought leadership content and participating in festival programming. PwC co-authored reports on Singapore's fintech and payments sector that are highlighted at the festival.
• Sands Expo & Convention CentresupportOthersCo-location venue partner for the Insights Forum component of SFF. Located adjacent to Singapore Expo, Sands Expo hosts the invitation-only forums under Chatham House rules.
• SFF FinTech Excellence Awards Partners (MAS, SFA, PwC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe annual SFF FinTech Excellence Awards, now in their 10th year, are co-organised by MAS and Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), supported by PwC Singapore. The awards celebrate innovative initiatives and individuals driving growth, financial inclusion, and transformative solutions in fintech.
• MUFG FinTech Festivalco-locatedGTM or Marketing PartnerFull-day co-located event at SFF 2025, Summit Stage, bringing together central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors for networking and dialogue.
• AIFC Connect: Singapore 2025co-locatedGTM or Marketing PartnerCapital Meets Policy Dialogue (CMPD) summit held across four continents (Europe, Africa, Americas, Asia), cumulating at SFF between senior policymakers and major capital providers.

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Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Money 20/20: Operated by Informa, Money 20/20 is one of the largest global fintech/payments event series (Las Vegas, Amsterdam, Asia editions). It directly competes with SFF for fintech sponsorships, exhibitor dollars, and C-level fintech attendees, with overlapping themes in payments, banking, and financial innovation.
• MoneyLIVE: Event series covering retail banking, payments, and financial services innovation across multiple geographies. Comparable in audience (financial institution executives and fintechs) and in monetization model (sponsorship- and pass-driven) to SFF, making it a relevant international peer in the fintech events category.
• Hong Kong FinTech Week: Asia's other major annual fintech festival, organized with support from InvestHK and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. Directly comparable to SFF in scale, target audience (central banks, regulators, fintechs, financial institutions), and Asia-based positioning, making it SFF's most direct regional competitor for international attendees and sponsors.
• London Fintech Week: Major European fintech event week drawing international speakers, sponsors, and attendees. Comparable in business model and audience mix (regulators, fintechs, financial institutions) to SFF, though typically smaller in raw attendance; it represents a competing global fintech gathering rather than a regional alternative.
• Paris Fintech Forum: Annual European fintech conference organized with the support of French regulatory and financial bodies, drawing senior European and international fintech participants. Comparable to SFF in audience composition and government-affiliated positioning, and a competitor for global sponsor mindshare.
• LendIt Fintech: Long-running fintech conference series historically focused on lending, banking, and embedded finance, with editions in the US, Europe, and Asia. Comparable to SFF as a multi-region fintech event business serving institutional and startup audiences, though narrower in topical scope.

Broad incumbents

• Sibos: SWIFT's annual financial services conference, attracting senior bankers, treasurers, and financial infrastructure providers globally. Comparable to SFF as a marquee financial services gathering with strong institutional sponsorship, though more focused on wholesale banking and payments infrastructure than the broader fintech scope SFF covers.
• Informa (Fintech & Payments portfolio): UK-listed events and B2B information group whose Money 20/20 and other fintech/financial-services event brands compete head-to-head with SFF for sponsors and exhibitors. As a public, scaled events operator, Informa represents the natural commercialization benchmark and most relevant broad incumbent peer for GFTN/SFF.

Others

• Inclusive FinTech Forum: GFTN-organized annual forum focused on inclusive fintech and sustainable finance, held outside Singapore. Comparable as a sister property within the same GFTN ecosystem rather than a competitor; illustrates the broader platform structure surrounding SFF and the regional expansion strategy of its parent organization.

Emerging players

• Fintech Meetup: US-based fintech community and event platform with a large grassroots membership and recurring meetups plus a flagship annual gathering. Comparable to SFF's SFF MeetUp concept in facilitating fintech networking, with significant overlap in target fintech founder/operator audience but a much lighter production model.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/singapore-fintech-festival
• Xx.com/sgfintechfest

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