The Focal Point for FinTech in the
North of England

Bringing the North of England’s FinTech ecosystem together

At FinTech North, our mission is to facilitate the growth of the Northern FinTech ecosystem.

Founded in 2016 as the first ever regional UK FinTech hub, we bring together a growing and vibrant community of over 8,000 people from across the North of England who either have an interest, or work in FinTech and its adjacent sectors.

Our growth strategy focuses on three key areas:

– Delivery of a programme of events and related activities

– Supporting international trade activity

– Helping enhance the supply of FinTech skills

Bringing the North of England’s FinTech ecosystem together

At FinTech North, our mission is to facilitate the growth of the Northern FinTech ecosystem.

Our growth strategy focuses on three key areas:

– Delivery of a programme of events and related activities

– Supporting international trade activity

– Helping enhance the supply of FinTech skills

Expand Your
FinTech North.

MORE ABOUT EYFTN

MORE ABOUT EYFTN

Our Events

1 July 2025

Newcastle Conference 2025

Join us this summer for our fifth annual Newcastle Conference, delving into payments, international expansion and links, data & AI, purpose driven FinTech and more at the iconic Wylam Brewery!

16 July 2025

York FinTech Forum

Join us this July 16th in Aviva's beautiful York HQ event space to hear from Aviva leaders and northern innovators in the WealthTech, advisor tech and investment space. Tickets are limited so secure yours now!

24 September 2025

Leeds FinTech Social

Join us this September 24th for our Leeds FinTech Social, hosted in partnership with Bruntwood SciTech during Leeds Digital Festival!

West Yorkshire

1 October 2025

Northern FinTech Summit

We're delighted to announce the return of our Northern FinTech Summit, hosted in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and Aviva! The Summit is a two-day event with a pan-northern focus celebrating the entire northern ecosytem at the iconic Guildhall in York.

5 November 2025

North West FinTech Forum

Join us for our second iteration of our North West FinTech Forum, hosted in Partnership With Barclays at their innovative Radbroke Campus!

Greater Manchester

25 November 2025

Manchester Conference 2025

Join us this Q4 four our flagship Manchester Conference and evening social to celebrate the region's buzzing FinTech ecosystem!

1 July 2025

Newcastle Conference 2025

Join us this summer for our fifth annual Newcastle Conference, delving into payments, international expansion and links, data & AI, purpose driven FinTech and more at the iconic Wylam Brewery!

16 July 2025

York FinTech Forum

24 September 2025

Leeds FinTech Social

Join us this September 24th for our Leeds FinTech Social, hosted in partnership with Bruntwood SciTech during Leeds Digital Festival!

West Yorkshire

1 October 2025

Northern FinTech Summit

5 November 2025

North West FinTech Forum

Join us for our second iteration of our North West FinTech Forum, hosted in Partnership With Barclays at their innovative Radbroke Campus!

Greater Manchester

25 November 2025

Manchester Conference 2025

Join us this Q4 four our flagship Manchester Conference and evening social to celebrate the region's buzzing FinTech ecosystem!

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FTN Skills

Join our journey to enhance the supply of FinTech skills in the North of England.

At FinTech North, we recognise that a sufficient supply of skills is an issue imperative to the success of our sector. We’ve therefore decided to strategically prioritise FinTech Skills for our activity in 2024 and beyond.

We believe that we are uniquely well positioned, with our proven track record of convening the sector in the north, to bring together a nuanced group of stakeholders that can positively impact the skills agenda.

For any organisations interested in joining us on this journey and finding out more about why we’re doing this, click the button below to view our mission statement.

Explore FTN Skills OUR MISSION

A WORD
FROM OUR
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

"FinTech North serves as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration in the financial technology sector. Mastercard supports FinTech North as their commitment to fostering a dynamic ecosystem aligns with our mission to drive inclusive and transformative solutions."

Derren Powell, Vice President, Business Development - Mastercard

A WORD
FROM OUR
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

“FinTech North’s dynamic platform provides an invaluable space for collaboration, innovation, and networking. Lenvi are excited to be part of this community and to contribute to the FinTech North voice, initiatives, and events throughout 2024 and beyond.”

Faye Peacock, Senior Marketing Manager, Lenvi

A WORD
FROM OUR
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

“At Leeds Building Society, we’re committed to putting homeownership within reach of more people, generation after generation. It has never been more difficult to buy a home since our founding year of 1875, and through our strategic partnership with FinTech North, we are focused on supporting and enabling innovation within Financial Services which can support our members, our business and wider society.”

Paul Braithwaite, Commercial Development Lead, Leeds Building Society

A WORD
FROM OUR
STRATEGIC PARTNERS

“Upgrading our partnership with FinTech North to Strategic Partners is a testament to our shared vision for the future of FinTech in the North. We are committed to leveraging our expertise to drive technological advancement and support the thriving community of innovators and entrepreneurs in the region.”

Carlton Hopper, UK Managing Director, GFT

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