Banking Tech Awards 2026

The Banking Tech Awards, powered by FinTech Futures and run by Informa Connect, have recognised outstanding achievements in financial technology since 1999. Hundreds of entries from around the world compete across fintech, regtech, paytech, AI and banking categories, and the winners are revealed at a black-tie gala dinner at the London Hilton on Park Lane.

The evening

The ceremony runs from early evening to 1am.

• 17:30 to 18:30: arrival, welcome drinks and networking
• 18:30 to 22:30: three-course dinner and awards ceremony
• 22:30 to 01:00: celebratory drinks
• Dress code: black tie

Who attends

The organiser expects 500+ guests from 85+ countries, with over 55% of the audience senior decision-makers: C-suite, technology leaders and founders from banks, fintechs and vendors.

Judging

A panel of 2026 judges from banks, fintechs, consultancies and academia evaluates the entries, including representatives of Standard Chartered, HSBC, Morgan Stanley, Visa, Red Hat, NTT Data, BDO and the University of Greenwich.

Tickets & passes

• Individual seat — GBP 795: +20% VAT; drinks reception, three-course dinner, ceremony (early-bird)
• Half table (5 seats) — GBP 3,295: +20% VAT, early-bird (then £3,595)
• Standard table (10 seats) — GBP 5,495: +20% VAT, early-bird (then £5,895)
• VIP table (10 seats) — GBP 7,595: +20% VAT, early-bird (then £7,995); premium positioning, champagne, programme advert
• Silver table & sponsorship — GBP 12,000: VIP table plus silver sponsorship branding