On September 14 and 15, the Canadian and international fintech ecosystem will gather at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montréal for the 13th edition of the Canada Fintech Forum. Powered by Station FinTech Montréal, an initiative of Finance Montréal, and presented by Portage, the Forum is the national reference platform where financial institutions, fintechs, investors and public decision-makers come together to combine their expertise, build strategic partnerships and help position Canada as a fintech powerhouse on the global stage.
With less than a month to go, the full program has now been unveiled. This is the right moment to plan your participation, identify the meetings that matter most and take part in the conversations shaping the future of the financial industry.
A gathering that shapes the future of finance
More than an event, the Canada Fintech Forum is a defining moment for the industry. Artificial intelligence, open finance, cybersecurity, payments, technology infrastructure and financial innovation are addressed in concrete terms, by the people who set the sector’s priorities.
The Forum brings together the entire fintech value chain: start-ups, financial institutions, investors, technology partners, researchers and public decision-makers. That diversity makes it a unique catalyst for partnerships, investment and high-impact collaboration across the ecosystem.
Each edition strengthens Canada’s position on the international stage by fostering exchanges between the organizations accelerating financial innovation and building the future of the industry.
Two days devoted to the transformations of the financial sector
This year, the Forum is built around two major themes that reflect the industry’s most pressing issues.
Presented by Central 1, this first day will explore the new models redefining financial services: open finance, payments, digital platforms and the evolution of customer experience.
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Presented by AWS, this second day will highlight advances in artificial intelligence, the infrastructure that supports them, and the strategic issues reshaping the financial industry.
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Industry leaders on the same stage
The speaker line-up continues to grow with the addition of executives, experts and innovators from the financial and technology sectors. Announcements are ongoing and the full list is updated regularly on the Forum website.
For attendees, this is a chance to hear from the people shaping the future of payments, open finance, artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
Ten fintechs to watch at the Pitch Battle
On September 15, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., ten selected fintechs will take the stage for the Fintech Pitch Battle. In front of a jury of investors and financial industry leaders, they will present their solution and compete for a non-dilutive grant of more than $25,000.
The Pitch Battle is a privileged showcase for discovering some of the most promising companies in the Canadian fintech ecosystem.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PITCH BATTLE →
Making the most of your time at the Forum
A few simple steps can help you get full value from your presence at the Forum:
- Buy your ticket now to take advantage of the networking opportunities and content offered over the two days of the Forum.
- Create your Swapcard account as soon as your registration is confirmed, so you can plan your meetings, see who is attending and maximize your networking opportunities before the event even opens.
- Book your accommodation at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, the Forum’s official host hotel. Attendees can benefit from a preferential rate through the room block reserved for the event.
- Identify the organizations, investors and partners you want to meet in order to make the best use of your time on site.
BOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE PREFERENTIAL RATE →
See you in Montréal on September 14 and 15
At a time when financial innovation is moving fast, the Canada Fintech Forum remains one of the main meeting points between financial institutions, fintechs, investors, entrepreneurs and technology partners.
By bringing together the organizations and decision-makers shaping the future of the sector, the Forum helps advance the collaborations, investments and initiatives that will strengthen Canada’s competitiveness in tomorrow’s financial economy.
September 14 and 15, 2026
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montréal
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