Following the success of the inaugural Fintech Ireland Summit in 2024 in 2025, the Summit returns for its third year in 2026.

More than 220 fintech fans attend the event each year ranging from large international fintechs through to indigenous Irish start-ups in attendance - represented by the who's who of c-suite executives from across the globe. We are also joined by current and former regulators in central banking , financial services and data protection.

Read more here ​

Fintech Ireland is always happy to collaborate on interesting events.

We are grateful to the Team at Mail Metrics to join its Annual Conference - Communicate 26 on Thursday 12 November 2026 to discuss 'Who is Responsible for AI governance?'.  Communicate 26 is all about "Scaling Trust in the Age of AI".

​What: Communicate 26: Scaling Trust in the Age of AI
Date: 12 November 2026
Time: 09:00 - 17:00
Location: Convene 22 Bishopsgate, London
Registration: https://mailmetrics.com/events/communicate-26​

As AI becomes embedded in more customer interactions, that question is becoming harder to avoid.

At Communicate 26: Scaling Trust in the Age of AI, Mail Metrics CEO Nick Keegan will sit down with Peter Oakes, former regulator and Founder of Fintech Ireland, for a fireside chat on where responsibility for AI actually sits.

Between the business deploying it, the technology provider enabling it and the regulator setting expectations – who is ultimately accountable for making sure AI is used responsibly?

Peter brings experience from both sides of that conversation. His career includes senior regulatory roles at the Central Bank of Ireland, FCA, ASIC and Saudi Central Bank, alongside expertise in AI, corporate governance, directors’ duties and data protection.

Nick and Peter will also draw on new Mail Metrics research into consumer attitudes towards AI to explore an important gap: what organisations can do with AI versus what their customers actually expect them to do.

Communicate 26: Scaling Trust in the Age of AI
📍 22 Bishopsgate, London
📅 12 November 2026
Registration: https://mailmetrics.com/events/communicate-26​

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More About Communicate 26

"Communicate 26:Scaling Trust in the Age of AI

Join Mail Metrics in London on 12 November, with industry practitioners and AI speakers, as they discuss the impact of technology and regulation facing customer communications teams today.

At last year’s conference roundtable discussions, the one thing that kept surfacing was: trust. Trust in security, in the clarity of communications, in consistency across channels, and even between teams internally. Customer communications are often the most visible point of contact between an organisation and its customers. When they’re unclear, inconsistent or poorly designed, trust breaks down.

Communicate 26 will address the immediate tension facing organisations today: AI is already reshaping customer communications, while customer expectations and regulatory scrutiny continue to rise.

As organisations move faster to adopt new technologies, the risk of inconsistency, poor design or unclear messaging grows, putting trust under pressure. And as regulation continues to sharpen the focus on transparency, data responsibility and customer understanding, communications are no longer just outputs; they are a direct reflection of how an organisation operates.

Join our speakers as they look at how trust is built through clarity, consistency and control, both externally with customers and internally across teams, and what it takes to scale that trust when AI is part of the system.
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We are building on the success of last year's the interactive sessions and creating the Innovation Hub, a space for showcasing innovation, customer success and practical applications of the Mail Metrics platform."

Thursday, 29 Oct 2026, 14:00-15:00 CET
Registration Link: Register directly with Aon HERE

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​A big thanks to Adam Dixon of Aon for including the Fintech Ireland ecosystem on Aon's invitation to its upcoming webinar: From Cyber Event to D&O Claim: Understanding Board Exposure.

Those in regulated fintech know the important of dealing with cyber threats and that boards and their directors are deeply interested in D&O coverage.

Aon's Webinar takes place Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:00-15:00 CET

A significant cyber incident can quickly move beyond technology, exposing senior leadership to financial and regulatory consequences.

As boards become accountable and attack methods get more sophisticated, organisations need to understand not only how to prevent and manage a cyber event, but also how decisions taken before, during and after an incident can protect Directors and Officers (D&O).

Join Aon's specialists and industry’s top voices for a practical, 60-minute discussion exploring how cyber risk reaches the boardroom, what effective crisis governance looks like in practice, and how cyber and D&O insurance may interact when a major incident occurs.

You will hear practical perspectives on: 

• Board accountability and the changing regulatory and litigation landscape. 
• Crisis governance, escalation, communications and business-continuity lessons. 
• Cyber and D&O policy interaction, notification and placement considerations. 
• Actions risk leaders can take to strengthen current readiness and response plans. 

Registration Link: Register directly with Aon HERE

We would to thank Aon for supporting Fintech Ireland's Fintech Ireland Summit taking place on Thursday 26th November 2026 in Dublin.  Aon is Gold Partner for the Fintech Ireland Summit.

Hyperlinks to material shared and discussed by the Speakers:

Hong Kong draws back talent as IPO boom fuels financial hub's revival

• https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/hong-kong-draws-back-talent-ipo-boom-fuels-financial-hubs-revival-2026-09-11/

Offshore borrowing in renminbi hits record high of nearly $150bn - Issuance of ‘dim sum’ and ‘panda’ bonds rises past $149bn so far this year

•  https://archive.ph/xqkY3

Ireland for Finance Strategy (25 August 2026)

• https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-finance/publications/ireland-for-finance-strategy-2026/

Ireland’s Digital Finance Opportunity (24 August 2026)

• https://bpfi.ie/publications/irelands-digital-finance-opportunity/

Fintech Ireland Maps (27 September 2026)

• ​https://fintechireland.com/news-insights/fintech-ireland-map-of-regulated-fintech-ecosystem-payments-crypto-crowdfunding-version-23-issued-27-september-2026 and https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7510105895444451328)

 
Ireland Profited €54 Billion from China. Does It Owe Beijing?

• https://irelandchinainstitute.eu/2026/08/12/ireland-profited-e54-billion-from-china-does-it-owe-beijing/

 
CSO stats show trade deficit with China and robust exports to UK - BDO analysis 15 July 2026

• https://www.bdo.ie/en-gb/news/2026/cso-stats-show-trade-deficit-with-china-and-robust-exports-to-uk-bdo%E2%80%AFanalysis

 
China's AI Startup Funding Landscape in H1 2026: Over $42 Billion Injected with Emerging Tech Trends  16/09/2026

• https://intl.cloud.baidu.com/en/article/8940070

Pulse of Fintech H1 2026

• https://kpmg.com/xx/en/what-we-do/industries/financial-services/pulse-of-fintech.html

Irish fintech attracts $158m investment in H1’26.   Globally, investment in fintech reached $103.1 billion in H1’26  04-09-2026

• https://kpmg.com/ie/en/insights/fintech/pulse-of-fintech-h1-2026.html

Linkedin Posts:

• Alice Dowling, Member Engagement Manager, Glandore - https://lnkd.in/p/dPS-HYma
• Ireland China Business Association - https://lnkd.in/p/dD7zriEk
• Glandore - https://lnkd.in/p/dFtSYK5m
• Philip Healy - https://lnkd.in/p/di-4ZaWT
• Stephen McCormack - https://lnkd.in/p/dGaVySuf
• Eimear O’Brien - https://lnkd.in/p/d85e8WEA

What: Webinar - Central Bank of Ireland Tokenisation and Distributed Ledger Technology in Financial Services. In conversation with the Central Bank of Ireland’s Cameron Carr*, Senior Policy Specialist
Markets and Funds Policy – Policy and International.

Panel Discussion Members include: 

• Carla Sload, Ireland Site Head, Head of EMEA Product Management, Fidelity International. 
• Joe McCann, CEO, Intercept Technologies (Intercept Fintech) and Founder, Crypto Assets Ireland.
  

When: Thursday 28th May 2026 (1000am Irish time) (1 hour).
 
Registration: Book a place HERE on Eventbrite. We will send the webinar link the day before the Webinar.

Details: This event is also part of the Fintech Ireland Leaders' Series.

Fintech Ireland is delighted to host Cameron Carr, Senior Policy Specialist Markets and Funds Policy – Policy and International, Central Bank of Ireland on Thursday 28th May 2026 at 1000am (Irish time) at this Webinar to discuss its DLT & Tokenisation in Financial Services Discussion Paper 12. 

• Cameron will anchor the webinar with his presentation on the CBI's Discussion Paper #12 on #Tokenisation and Distributed Ledger Technology (#DLT) in Financial Services.

• Following the presentation Carla and Joe will join to add their unique insights into this highly topical conversation on tokenisation and DLT.

Key takeaways will include:

1. Why is Central Bank issuing the Discussion Paper (DP). How the DP might stimulate informed dialogue on the future role of DLT and tokenisation applications within the Irish and European financial services ecosystem. If enabled and deployed correctly how might it change the financial system for the better, including by helping the EU deliver on its objectives to integrate and deepen its financial markets.
2. Engaging stakeholders (such as market participants, technologists, academics, innovators, investors, consumers, peers and policymakers) to examine the implications of DLT for financial market functioning.
3. Inform the public how the Central Bank will use the DP to help inform its view on how the potential benefits of this technology can be realised, and the risks managed. 

If you would like to know more about Discussion Paper 12 in the interim, please see the Fintech Ireland News Page HERE

* Cameron is Senior Policy Specialist, Markets and Funds Policy at the Central Bank of Ireland. At the Central Bank, he leads the Bank’s approach to Tokenisation in Markets and Funds including through his representation at the ESMA Digital Finance Standing, DLT Working Group and in several other EU and international regulatory fora. Cameron recently returned from secondment at IOSCO – the international standard setting body for capital markets – where he led the delivery of global standards for crypto-asset markets and DeFi – striving to deliver investor protection and market integrity outcomes.

BOOK FOR WEBINAR HERE

What: Webinar: Central Bank of Ireland Innovation Sandbox Programme - Innovation in Payments. In conversation with Eoin Fitzgerald (Innovation Hub Manager) and Carole Donaghy (Innovation Programmes Manager), Central Bank of Ireland ​

When: Friday 17th October 2025 at 11am (1 hour) 

Registration: Book a place HERE on Eventbrite. We will send the webinar link the day before the Webinar.

Details:

This event is also part of the Fintech Ireland Leaders' Series.

Fintech Ireland is delighted to host Eoin Fitzgerald (Innovation Hub Manager) and Carole Donaghy (Innovation Programmes Manager), Central Bank of Ireland on Friday 17th October 2025 at 1100am (Irish time) at this Webinar to discuss the opportunities for innovative fintechs to apply* for this unique opportunity to be part of a world class leading regulator's regulatory sandbox that will address:

1. Inclusive Access to the Digital Economy: How can everyone confidently engage in the digital economy?
2. Frictionless and Transparent Money Movement: How can payments be made seamless, transparent, and efficient to benefit both consumers and businesses?
3. Resilient and Secure Payments: How can payments be strengthened to reduce fraud, ensure integrity, and enable faster, safer, and more accessible payments?
4. Safe Integration of Emerging Payment Technologies: How can new technologies be safely adopted while protecting consumers and maintaining system-wide security and stability?

* The programme is open to applications from all sectors of the financial system such as authorised incumbent firms, start-ups scaling innovation, fintechs seeking authorisation, technology businesses providing services to financial firms, and academic commercialisation projects. The programme is open to applications from standalone entities and from partnerships. The programme is not suitable for an innovation that is at a very early stage of development where, for example, a model has not yet been built. If in doubt, please contact the Central Bank of Ireland at sandbox@centralbank.ie to discuss the programme in further detail. They can also discuss whether our Innovation Hub may be more suited to your needs.  

Read more about the Innovation in Payments Innovation Sandbox Programme HERE

Note that applications close at 17:00 on Monday 10th November 2025.

​BOOK FOR WEBINAR HERE

Bookings Closed

Leading up to the 2nd Fintech Ireland Summit on 27th November 2025 (http://www.fintechirelandsummit.com) Fintech Ireland has partnered with the Ireland Hong Kong Business Forum to host a presentation and panel session on the challenges and opportunities for fintechs in Europe and Asia and building the Ireland-Hong Kong Fintech Bridge!

We will be welcoming the Hong Kong Trade Development Council to Dublin, Ireland. 

The Ireland Hong Kong Fintech Bridge Session takes place on Monday 29th September 2025 (1530-17:15)

Join:

• Peter Oakes, INED for Fintechs & Founder, Fintech Ireland
• Joe McCann, CEO & Founder, Intercept Technologies
• Niall Twomey, CTO, Fenergo
• James Hannigan, CEO & Founder, FacePOS
• Paul Hearns, Director, Blockchain Ireland

Fintech Ireland has some free slots we can allocate to those involved in the Irish/Hong Kong Fintech Scene.
1) Scan QR Code, or
2) Going to
​ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nRlZomlW2lJnS0XW2TtxAFUAhBdXwpT0isaS3VCl3dM​ 


DON'T FORGET TO BOOK SOR THE FINTECH IRELAND SUMMIT FOR THURSDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2025. Book here  - http://www.fintechirelandsummit.com


[This is our second #FintechBridge Event in our series following Portugal and ahead of the soon to be announced Ireland & Switzerland event. Wish to learn more about future events? Then subscribe to the free newsletter at https://fintechireland.com/get-involved.html]

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nRlZomlW2lJnS0XW2TtxAFUAhBdXwpT0isaS3VCl3dM​ 
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Blockchain Ireland Startups & Web3 – September Meetup on Stablecoins

“Stablecoins and their Role in Traditional Finance”

This is a fantastic opportunity to hear diverse perspectives on how stablecoins are shaping payments, innovation, and the future of finance — and to connect with Ireland’s blockchain and startup community.

The panel will feature voices from across policy, fintech, and Web3:

• Evan Slattery – Coinbase
• Mai Santamaria FCA - Department of Finance Ireland
• Colin Banville – Stripe
• Peter Oakes – Fintech Ireland
• Lory Kehoe – Aave Labs

Moderated by Niall Dennehy – Blockchain Ireland

A big thank you to our partners Stripe, Base, and Aave for supporting this event.

📍 Location: Hyde, Dublin
🕕 Time: 18:00
📅 Date: 18th September

👉 Register here https://luma.com/dcd6zxn1

What: Global Government Fintech Lab 2025
When: Wednesday 11 June 2025
Where: Dublin, Ireland
Details: Fintech Ireland's Peter Oakes will join a stellar line up of experts at the fourth Global Government Fintech Lab 2025 taking place in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday 11 June 2025. 

Registration: More details about Registration HERE
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Costs: 

• Free to attend for those in the Public Sector
• €300 for Private Sector attendees

 
The Lab is being organised in partnership with Department of Finance Ireland, which also hosted the Global Government Fintech Lab in 2024 and 2023.

Fintech Ireland is delighted to be partnering with the  Global Government Fintech Lab 2025.  We have been provided a special offer for fintechs in the Fintech Ireland Network.  Contact us at hello@fintechireland.com to learn more.

​​This event is for government departments, public sector agencies and authorities looking to capitalise on the possibilities of technology to transform their operations and the services they deliver and the event also welcomes professionals from the Private Sector too.  Learn more at the Registration Page

Thus far, speakers announced include:

• Brian Corr (Ireland), Head, International Financial Services Unit, Department of Finance, Ireland
• Miriam Dunne (Ireland), Head, Innovation Strategy and Policy, Central Bank of Ireland
• Ruth Kennedy (Ireland), Revenue Commissioner, Ireland
• Barry Lowry (Ireland), Chief Information Officer, Irish Government
• Peter Oakes (Ireland), Founder, Fintech Ireland and non-executive director at regulated fintech companies
• Alexandra Bloomfield (UK), Assistant Commercial Director, Financial Services/Payments, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), United Kingdom
• Dina Buse (Latvia), Deputy Director, Financial Market Policy Department & Head, Credit Institution and Payment Services Policy Division, Ministry of Finance, Latvia
• Maria Tereza Cavaco (Portugal), Head, Payment Systems Department, Banco de Portugal (Portugal’s central bank)
• Lee Edmonds (UK), Head of Payments Services – Financial Services, Crown Commercial Service, United Kingdom
• Valentina Ion, Director, Public Finance Strategy, Microsoft
• Dr Laura Körber (Germany), Policy Officer in the Digital Finance, Payment Services & Cybersecurity Unit, Federal Ministry of Finance, Germany
• Marine Krasovska (Latvia), Head, Fintech Supervision Department, Latvijas Banka (Latvia’s central bank), Latvia
• Ros Lynch (IoM), Head – Supervisory Practices, Innovation and IT, Isle of Man Financial Services Authority
• Alessandro Moricca (Italy), Chief Executive, PagoPA (operator of national e-payments platform), Italy
• Elda Nogarotto (Italy), Policy Officer, Directorate for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Sector, Ministry of Finance, Italy
• Eva Selamlar-Leuthold (Switzerland), Head, Swiss Financial Innovation Desk (independent unit within Switzerland’s Federal Department of Finance)
• Pietro Stroia (Italy), Head of Technology, PagoPA (operator of national e-payments platform), Italy
• Rob Haslingden (UK), Head of Impact Assessment and Engagement, Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology, United Kingdom
• Siobhan Benita, Event Moderator, Global Government Fintech & Global Government Forum
• Ian Hall, Editor, Global Government Fintech

​As further speakers are added, we will update here.