Festival of Finance 2027

The Festival of Finance 2027 is designed as a high energy festival rather than a traditional conference, the event will bring together 1500 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.

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Who the festival is 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
• Regulatory & Industry Voices - Contributing insight, perspective and market context
• Future Leaders & Rising Talent - Connecting today's decision-makers with tomorrow's leaders

Designated areas - you get to curate your own itinerary

Main Stage
→ Hear from high-end Keynote Speakers who will explore macro-economic outlooks, regulatory direction and the forces shaping the future of finance.

Strategy Studio
→ Strategic roundtables focused on technical competence, regulatory and professional excellence.

Innovation Zone
→ A fintech playground showcasing the latest tools, platforms and technologies.

Wealth Way
→ A social and commercial space combining exhibitions and networking.

Wellness Hub
→ A dedicated space for wellbeing, coaching and personal growth.

The Academy
→ A workshop hub for practical learning and interactive discussion.

Leaders' Lounge
→ A private lounge for senior meetings, peer benchmarking and one-to-one conversations.

Networking Nook
→ A matchmaking hub for peer introductions and networking.

Meeting Mezzanine
→ A space for speed networking, quick peer introductions and conversations.

Festival of Finance 2026 at a glance
598 Total Participants
52 Experts
84 sessions
40 sponsors and partners
45 roundtables
1950 hours of CPD learning

The biggest conversations of 2026

• The advice firm of 2030 – building the future-fit business
• AI in Advice: From trial to transformation
• Winning new clients – what has changed and what still works?
• Pricing for growth – aligning fees, value and client expectations
• The organic growth playbook – what’s working and what isn’t?