Women in FinTech Powerlist 2026

Celebrate a women-led event, the Women in FinTech Powerlist 2026, on 17th November 2026 in the City of London. This annual fintech event honours the remarkable women transforming the fintech ecosystem through leadership, innovation, and impact. This edition introduces an exciting Hall of Fame, recognises the Standout 45, and celebrates 200+ influential women driving progress across digital banking, payments, Web3, regulation, product innovation, and financial services. Attendees can explore how partnership, diversity, and finance continue to change the future of fintech by participating in engaging conversations with innovators, investors, and financial institutions.

Organized By

Innovate Finance is an organization that promotes the UK's FinTech industry. It aims to improve, faster, and increase the accessibility of financial services.

Event Highlights

• Celebrate the Women in FinTech Powerlist's 10th anniversary.
• Learn about the Hall of Fame, which honours the leaders in the business.
• Meet the 200+ fintech leaders and the inspirational Standout 45.
• Participate in engaging discussions about innovation, leadership, diversity, and funding.
• Network with fintech experts, banking executives, investors, and founders.

Why Should Attend?

• Gain insights from influential women transforming global financial technology.
• Expand your professional network with fintech leaders and innovative founders.
• Explore funding opportunities to help fintech businesses led by women.
• Learn strategies promoting diversity, creativity, and long-term business growth.

Event Leaders

• Janine Hirt – Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Innovate Finance
• Hannah Dobson – UK FinTech Lead & Partner, KPMG UK
• Carly Burrows – Head of Corporate Finance, HSBC Innovation Banking
• Joshita Ganesan – Master of Ceremonies (MC) and Industry Leader

Be part of the Women FinTech event and celebrate the leaders driving diversity, fintech innovation, digital transformation, and the future of financial services in London.