# The Northern FinTech Summit

- Dates: November 2026
- Location: York Guildhall, York, United Kingdom
- Organiser: FinTech North
- Industry: Fintech

## About

The Northern FinTech Summit is a two-day event held at York Guildhall that brings together the North's fintech ecosystem, including founders, leaders, investors, corporates, and policymakers. It covers themes such as market trends, people and culture, funding and investment, and fintech innovation. The event is designed for senior professionals shaping fintech in the region.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.fintechnorth.uk/events/northern-fintech-summit-2026/)
- [Registration](https://www.fintechnorth.uk/partners/attenda/)

## Topics

- Market
- People
- Money

## Speakers

- Joe Roche, General Manager, FinTech North
- Chris Lunardi, Ecosystem Manager, Barclays Eagle Labs
- Stephen Ingledew OBE, Chairman
- Peter Cunnane, Director of International and Partnerships, Innovate Finance
- John Huddleston, Senior Manager, UK Growth and Investments, Group Public Affairs, Aviva
- Simon Wright, Co-CEO, PEXA
- Rachel Kenyon, Business Development Manager, University of Manchester
- James Brown, CEO, Leeds Credit Union
- Samantha Turner, CPO, Lenvi
- Bianca Spruit, Founder, Sprout Coaching
- Joshita Ganesan, Innovate Finance

## Sponsors and partners

- CubeMatch

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