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About FTT Fintech Talent

We are planning to take a delegation of companies to visit FTT FinTech Festival in November 2025.

Join over 2000 attendees including C-level executives, founders and technology leaders from across financial institutions, fintech and technology providers to explore the digital transformation of the financial services landscape across the United Kingdom (UK) and Europe.   

The festival content includes stages dedicated to open finance, payments, embedded finance, fraud and FinCrime, AI, digital identity and the mutuals sector.
 
Find out more about FTT Fintech Festival

Who should consider participating in the trade mission to FTT FinTech Festival?

The trade mission is suitable for: 

  • Technology and financial services businesses
  • Businesses that offer services and solutions to the financial services sector, including:
    • Fintech
    • RegTech
    • Cyber security
    • Data analytics
    • AI
    • Digital transformation 

Who is eligible to attend FTT Fintech Talents with us?

Our International Trade Calendar exhibitions and trade missions are open to all Invest Northern Ireland client companies that meet the eligibility criteria. Find out more about becoming an Invest Northern Ireland client company.

Spaces are limited and we will allocate on a first come, first served basis, subject to receiving your completed application form and payment.

Cost

£500 + VAT

Benefits of participating in the trade mission with us

By attending the FTT FinTech Festival trade mission with us, you will get:

  • One delegate pass per company (worth around £2,000)  
  • Access to the Hosted Meeting programme with senior buyers from financial institutions  
  • Business development support
  • Event 3-star sponsorship
  • Additional passes available with a 40% discount  
  • Travel and accommodation grant assistance of £250 for 1 company employee*

*This grant is subject to you completing a short evaluation questionnaire. 

Interested in participating in the trade mission?

To check your eligibility to participate, please answer these three questions.

Is your business eligible?

Answer the following questions to find out if you can apply.

Q1 - Is your business currently based in Northern Ireland?
Q2 - Can your product or service be sold to customers outside Northern Ireland?
Q3 - Are you an existing Invest Northern Ireland customer?

It is critical to understand any regulatory, compliance, and procedural issues that might affect your product or service in your target market.

A rule or regulation could stop you exporting, therefore it makes sense to find out before you spend any time or money exploring your export options.

Based on your answers your business is eligible to apply for this event.

Complete the following form and one of our international trade advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

For information on how we use your personal data including your rights, see our privacy notice.

Based on your answers, you should discuss your business’ support needs with an Invest NI advisor.

Complete the following form and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Sorry, based on your answers your business does not meet the eligibility criteria for support from Invest NI

Considering doing business with Northern Ireland? Find out more about Northern Ireland’s highly skilled talent, excellent infrastructure, competitive costs, and supportive, business-friendly environment – see Why Northern Ireland?

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade offers a wide range of free export support. To find out more, visit great.gov.uk.

Based on your answers, your business is not eligible to receive support to attend this event.

Find more about Invest NI’s support for business.

The nibusinessinfo.co.uk website offers a wide range of help, support and guidance to help you start, run and grow a business.