FINTECH & BANKING FORUM 2026

21 OCTOBER 2026

Welcome to FinTech & Banking Forum, the Crossroads 2026

Our mission is to build a thriving, inclusive, and secure digital financial ecosystem that empowers businesses, entrepreneurs, and citizens alike. We believe fintech is about more than technology — it is about opportunity: unlocking access to finance, fostering entrepreneurship, and driving sustainable growth across the economy.

Following the success of our 2024 and 2025 forums, which brought together 400+ participants and 50+ speakers from more than 12 countries, we return in 2026 with an expanded program, new international partners, and a sharper focus on the technologies reshaping finance — from geopolitical influence, sustainability in AI,  to cross-border payments and digital assets.

Through collaboration with regulators, financial institutions, startups, and international partners, we continue to shape the future of fintech in Uzbekistan and across the region.

Make an impact — meet us at the FinTech & Banking Forum , the Crossroads 2026.

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Why Attend

Learn from the best — keynotes and panels featuring CEOs of leading banks, fintechs, and regulators from Central Asia and beyond.

Grow your network — 400+ decision-makers: bankers, founders, investors, and policymakers in one room.

Discover what's next — political influence on technology, Sustainable adoption of AI, Risks around Cybersecurity and fraud management, crypto regulation, Islamic finance, ESG, Digital Lending, Cashless Economy and digital payments.

Meet partners and clients — exhibition stands, B2B networking sessions, and dedicated meeting zones.

Celebrate excellence — the FinTech Awards 2026 ceremony recognizing the region's top companies and products.

FinTech Awards 2026

Nominate for the FinTech Awards 2026

As part of the FinTech & Banking Forum 2026, we will host an Awards Ceremony to recognize companies and initiatives that have made a significant contribution to the development of the fintech and banking sector in the region.

Please fill out the form, specifying the company or initiative you would like to nominate and providing a brief justification for your choice. This will allow us to objectively review all applications and form the shortlist of nominees.

Thank you for your participation! Your voice helps us highlight those who are truly driving the industry forward.

Featured Speakers

More than 50 industry leaders from banks, fintech companies, regulators, and international organizations will take the stage at FiBa 2026. The full lineup will be announced soon — follow us on social media for updates.

Want to speak at FiBa 2026? We are accepting applications from industry experts.

Jakhongir Usmonov

CEO ZOOD

Nuriddin Lafizov

CEO Alif Uzbekistan

Otabek Aliaskarov

Expert Council Member Fintech Association of Uzbekistan

Farkhod Makhmudov

CEO OSON

Bakhrom Numonov

Board Member, Ex-CEO Apex Bank

Otabek Kurbanov

CEO Alphacon

Valentina Ustinova

Deputy Chairman IT Alliance

Nargis Dustmatova

Chairwoman Fintech Association of Uzbekistan

Anvar Isamukhamedov

CEO Paynet

Rustam Rahmatov

CEO IMAN

Olim Zakirov

Commercial Director UCMG

Askar Zakirov

Head of Crypto-assets Development Department NAPP

Discover Event Ticket Price

Explore Pricing Policies

Single day pass

$ 150
  • One catered lunch
  • Afternoon snacks
  • Fun swag
  • Entrance Afterparty

Single day pass

$ 250
  • Fun swag
  • Afternoon snacks
  • One catered lunch
  • Entrance Afterparty
  • Talking the Editors Session
  • Available tickets for this price
  • One Day Conference Ticket

All day pass

$ 450
  • Unlimited Entrance
  • Afternoon snacks
  • One catered lunch
  • Fun swag

NB: Price is in US dollars. The price displayed excludes sales tax.

Event Program

Registration of participants, welcome coffee, networking at exhibition stands. Lobby and exhibition stands.

Keynote 1: A Changing World Order — Technology Reshaping Digital Finance

(Global shifts, digital infrastructure, cross-border finance)

Dependence on global technology providers, Digital sovereignty, AI race and regulatory fragmentation, Cross-border interoperability, Building resilient fintech ecosystems

Empowering small businesses through embedded finance and digital platforms

Panel 2:Digital Platform Economy and employment:

Serving the Underserved through MSME Innovation

Topics: Platform economy, Digital commerce, Embedded finance, AI for SMEs, Merchant ecosystems, Marketplace finance, Women entrepreneurship, Rural inclusion

Growth, regulation, and responsible lending in the digital age

Unlocking Shariah-compliant products for new markets

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Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

Interoperability, adoption, and the future of everyday payments

Building trust: regulatory approaches and fraud management in digital finance

Recognizing the best companies and products of the year.

  1.  FinTech Growth Champion 2026: Awarded to the fintech company demonstrating outstanding business growth, innovation, market impact, and customer value. 
  2. Financial Infrastructure Innovation 2026 : Recognizes companies building the rails of digital finance: payment infrastructure, APIs, switching, cloud banking, digital identity, and financial connectivity. 
  3.  Best Digital Lending Award 2026: Covers BNPL, SME lending, embedded lending, and AI-driven credit products. 
  4. Best MSME Fintech of 2026 Year: Focuses on innovation and impact for small businesses. Suitable for AI-powered, embedded finance and digital platforms.
  5. Best FinTech Startup 2026 For startups established within the last five years demonstrating exceptional innovation and growth potential.
  6. Financial Inclusion & ESG Award 2026 Recognizes initiatives expanding access to finance for SMEs, women entrepreneurs, rural communities, and underserved populations.
  7. Excellence in Digital Payments 2026: Recognizes outstanding payment products, merchant acquiring, wallets, QR payments, and payment acceptance. 
  8. Best Fraud Prevention & Financial Crime Solution Includes AI-powered fraud detection, AML, KYC, cybersecurity, and risk management.

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