Festival of Finance 2026

The Festival of Finance marks the launch of a bold, new flagship event for the UK financial advice and wealth management profession. Designed as a high energy festival rather than a traditional conference, the event will bring together 500 senior advisers, planners and wealth managers for a day of unrivalled insights, CPD learning, strategic dialogue, peer-to peer collaboration and meaningful commercial engagement — all wrapped in an inspiring, modern, festival-style experience.

Who is this for?

• Independent Financial Advisers (IFAs) Firm owners, principals and senior advisers
• Wealth Managers & Investment Professionals From boutique firms to larger discretionary and hybrid models
• Advice & Wealth Firm Leadership CEOs, COOs, Heads of Advice, Investment, Operations, Compliance and Growth
• Platforms, Providers & Product Specialists Investment, retirement, protection, platform and proposition leaders
• Technology & Innovation Partners Advice tech, AI, data, CX and digital enablement specialists
• Regulatory & Industry Voices Contributing insight, perspective and market context
• Future Leaders & Rising Talent Connecting today’s decision-makers with tomorrow’s leaders

How will it work?
This one-day, flagship industry gathering is designed not just for insight and visibility, but for high-quality, relevant connections at scale. The areas of focus are:

1. The Strategy Stage (Exploring macro-economic outlooks, regulatory direction and the forces shaping the future of finance)
2. The Academy (A CPD-accredited learning hub)
3. The Innovation Lab (Showcasing the latest tools, platforms and technologies shaping advice and wealth in 2026 and beyond)
4. The Wellness Pavilion (A dedicated space for wellbeing, coaching and personal growth)
5. The Wealth Village (A high energy hub combining exhibition, networking and informal meeting spaces)