Global Fintech Fest 2026 is expected to attract about 500 investors, up from over 350 last year, organizers said. The event will take place this year with a focus on responsible AI deployment in financial services. Key government figures including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra are slated to attend, according to bfsi.economictimes.indiatimes.com.
The fest will feature the return of the Bharat AI Zone, which showcases AI applications in areas such as customer experience, fraud prevention, compliance, lending, wealth management, and operational resilience. G. Padmanabhan, a member of the GFF 2026 advisory council, highlighted the expectation of 500 investors attending. The event will also introduce the TokenNext platform aimed at emerging financial infrastructure, as reported by livemint.com.
Global Fintech Fest 2026 is themed around Agentic AI, tokenization, and quantum technologies, reflecting the growing importance of these areas in the fintech sector. The increase in investor participation underscores the rising interest in AI-driven financial solutions. The event is positioned as a key platform for connecting global fintech leaders and investors, following a successful 2025 edition that drew over 350 investors and significant industry attention.
The fest is expected to draw over 100,000 attendees this year, with the event serving as a major convergence point for fintech innovation and investment. The presence of top government officials alongside global investors highlights the strategic importance of fintech and AI in India's financial ecosystem, according to livemint.com.