Why visit?

Top 5 reasons to attend PAY360 as a visitor

Wherever you sit in your business, there is value to be had at PAY360

I have attended PAY 360 in the past... very well done as you constantly raise the bar. Look forward to 2026.. not to be missed!

1. Europe’s largest payments exhibition

With 6,000+ attendees expected in 2026, PAY360 is the biggest event in Europe dedicated entirely to payments. Explore the full ecosystem in one place – from fast-growth fintechs to established players shaping the future of the industry. Did you know 51% of our visitor audience was VP and above?

2. Free to attend – unrivalled value

We believe the future of payments should be built together. That’s why PAY360’s exhibition, networking, and selected content zones are completely free to attend – giving you full access without the price tag.

3. Learn from global innovators – free content theatres

The innovation theatre returns alongside our brand-new globe stage, offering free access to 60+ speakers sharing international case studies, key challenges, and the innovations driving success in a fast-evolving payments landscape.

4. Discover the tech that can transform your strategy

Walk through a bustling show floor with 150+ exhibiting paytech companies – from emerging disruptors to global leaders. Whatever your challenge or ambition, the right solution could be waiting just a few steps away.

5. PAY360 after hours – big conversations, bigger energy

Our show floor turns social at the end of day one with PAY360 after hours – open to all attendees. Last year, Tinie Tempah brought the house down…
Who’s this year’s surprise act? You’ll have to be there to find out.

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The executive

Explore emerging business models to exploit market opportunities
Future gaze to remain one step ahead
Develop strong partnerships to thrive in an era of consolidation
Foster an agile culture to react swiftly to change and grow in revenue

The product lead

Understand consumer trends to scale product lines
Integrate emerging technologies to enhance your UX
Remain compliant whilst balancing the need to innovate
Hyper-personalise using big data to remain relevant

The compliance lead

Stay abreast of regulatory changes to inform future strategies
Identify future threats to safeguard your customers
Understand how policy will shape the payments industry and your business
Discover new technologies which will streamline processes

The marketing and sales lead

Forge fresh connections to grow your pipeline
Build on partnerships to secure market positioning
Share your announcements and releases to a qualified audience
Enhance your company’s brand by positioning it amongst the best

PAY360 is the chosen event for the entire payments system

"It was like a big meeting for everyone who works in payments, not only in UK but also EU and all over the world"

2026 themes

Future of Money

Explore emerging forms of digital money, including cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, digital wallets, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).

Understand how these innovations are reshaping global payments, financial infrastructure and monetary systems.

Operational Resilience

Understand how institutions are embedding resilience into their digital transformation strategies to withstand operational disruption.

Explore frameworks, technologies and regulatory expectations for ensuring sustainability, security and agility.

Predictive Intelligence

Discover how artificial intelligence and data-driven strategies are transforming financial services, from risk modelling to customer experience.

Explore ethical considerations, model governance, and regulatory expectations surrounding AI adoption

Open Payments

Examine how open banking and open finance are enabling seamless, secure, and user-permissioned access to financial data and services.

Discover the technologies and standards driving innovation in payments, from APIs to embedded finance and real-time data sharing.

Financial Crime

Discover how firms are leveraging technology to enhance AML, fraud detection, and compliance effectiveness.

Examine global regulatory developments and cross-sector collaboration to combat evolving financial crime risks.

The Instant Transfer

Dive into the infrastructure, use cases, and innovations powering instant payment ecosystems across regions.

Examine how real-time payments are reshaping customer expectations, liquidity management, and cross-border transactions.

Key features

PAY360 conference

Join 1,500+ delegates and hear from 200+ speakers representing the entire payments ecosystem – all on one stage.

AI-powered networking

Find the right people fast and book meetings before the event even begins.

Fintechs' Pitch Live

See the most exciting fintechs compete live to transform payments.

Tap n Taste Zones

Take a break, stay connected and refuel – without missing a thing.

Innovation Theatre

Get rapid insights into next gen paytech, AI and digital assets.

NEW! Global Exchange Theatre

Discover global case studies and collaborate to drive worldwide payments progress.

PAY360 after hours

Unwind after hours with big-name surprises – last year Tinie Tempah lit up the stage… who’s next?

NEW! Merchant Transact 360

A launch co-located conference dedicated to tackling merchant payment challenges.

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