6 exciting, must-attend finance events to check out this year

In the final months of 2026, finance professionals have several exciting events to attend in Ireland. On September 4th, the Irish Society for Women in Economics will host its annual conference at the Central Bank of Ireland, Dublin, featuring speakers such as Philip Lane and Vicky Pryce. The event will discuss 'Diversity, Economics, and Society' from 9am to 7pm and includes paper presentations, a keynote lecture, a poster session, and a panel discussion with a reception afterwards. Registration is required but free.

On September 22nd, the FintechNation26 event will take place at Dublin’s Mansion House, starting at 9am. With a ticket price of €220, the event will showcase expert perspectives, emerging trends, and networking opportunities in Ireland’s fintech landscape. Topics will cover small island, big ambition: Powering Ireland’s fintech future, and include senior leaders from financial services, payments, technology, and regulation.

On October 1st, the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference will occur at The Convention Centre Dublin from 8am to 6pm. The theme, 'Ireland: Powering the Global Investment Future,' aims to showcase Ireland’s expanding role as a global center for investment funds. High-profile keynote speakers, expert panels, and presentations will address industry trends, such as the growth of ETFs, Ireland’s private assets ecosystem, the Savings and Investments Union, financial literacy, and evolving regulatory and operational landscapes.

On October 13th, the IOB Future of Finance Summit 2026 will be held at The Abbey Theatre from 9:30am to 1pm. The summit offers industry experts discussing what’s next for the financial services industry, providing fresh perspectives on the trends shaping the future, and how it impacts leaders in the space. Registration closes when the event is booked or the night before.

On November 18th, Ibec will invite professionals to the Financial Services Ireland Annual Dinner 2026 at the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Golden Lane, Dublin, starting at 6:30pm. While the ticket price is unknown, the event aims to bring together the diverse membership of the financial services community, providing networking opportunities with colleagues, clients, and guests.

Finally, the Fintech Ireland Summit 2026 is scheduled for November 26th at the Clayton Hotel, Cardiff Lane, Dublin. From 9am to 3:40pm, the summit, run by Investnet and Fintech Ireland, will offer fresh insights, leading perspectives, and thought-provoking discussions about the future of Ireland’s rapidly evolving fintech ecosystem. It is aimed at fintech professionals and financial leaders passionate about innovation, continuous learning, and shaping the future of financial services.