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Alternative Finance Research 2026

Apr 8 - 10, 2028, malaga, Spain

foto silvio vismara.jpg Prof. Silvio Vismara University of Bergamo, Italy Alice Guedel.jpg Alice Guedel Commissioner Cabinet Member, Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union, European Commission The 5th International Conference for Alternative Finance Research is a dedicated forum for alternative finance researchers and practitioners from all around the globe. It covers themes addressing crowdfunding, digital fundraising and lending, microfinance and prosocial lending, invoice trading, crypto assets and currencies, etc. The conference serves as a cross-disciplinary meeting place for scholars of information systems, economics, finance, management, entrepreneurship, marketing, business ethics and law under one roof to exchange ideas and help develop the field both theoretically and practically, while engaging in close dialog with industry stakeholders and policy makers.

Mar 5 - 5, 2026, London, UK

The Celebrating Women in Structured Finance Summit will be hosted in conjunction with Clifford Chance at their offices in London. This one-day event will highlight the work of accomplished female leaders in the structured finance space. Topics will focus on ESG, CLOs, ABS, Private Credit, Investments, DEI Initiatives, & Cultivating the next generation of leaders, and will include an exhibition with networking cocktail reception.

Feb 5 - 5, 2026, London, UK

The agenda focuses on the most pressing challenges facing third party risk management today, including regulatory compliance, 4th, 5th and nth party risk, concentration risk, cyber and cloud controls, strategic exit planning and the responsible adoption of AI within TPRM frameworks. Featuring 26 senior speakers, four interactive panel discussions and peer learning sessions shaped by practitioner insight, the event is designed for in-house teams seeking practical frameworks, benchmarking and real-world approaches to strengthening third party resilience and business continuity.

Dec 2 - 3, 2025, London , UK

Bringing together over 5,000 senior leaders from banks, fintechs, investors, and regulators, the event marks a decade of innovation, connection, and growth across the financial technology ecosystem. This year’s edition features 140+ speakers, 100+ exhibitors, and six cutting-edge theatres covering digital transformation, payments, regulation, startups, and more - alongside Tokenize: LDN, the UK’s leading showcase for real-world asset tokenization. Taking place at the end of the financial year, FinTech Connect is where strategy meets opportunity — giving attendees the insight, partnerships, and solutions they need to plan 2026 budgets, validate technology roadmaps, and shape the future of finance.

Nov 19 - 20, 2025, London , UK

Travel brands are racing to adapt to rapid digital disruption, shifting customer expectations and the rise of AI. Discover how to unlock growth, streamline the customer journey and remain competitive as AI shakes up the travel industry.

Oct 9 - 9, 2025, London , UK

European ABS & Private Credit Summit. This conference will focus on the European private credit & direct lending markets. Featuring a full day of panel sessions & opportunities to network with key market participants.