The Liverpool City Region’s booming fintech ecosystem will take center stage as FinTech North hosts its flagship conference of the year on Thursday, March 19, at the historic Camp and Furnace in the Baltic Triangle.
The event is set to highlight the region’s rapidly maturing financial technology sector, which now contributes an estimated £219 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) to the local economy.
The conference brings together a diverse community of industry leaders, founders, and investors, including representatives from Mastercard, Innovate Finance, and the University of Liverpool.
Showcasing Cutting-Edge Innovation
A major focus of this year’s gathering is the practical application of emerging technologies.
Among the most anticipated presenters is FinGo, a biometric digital ID specialist known for its pioneering finger vein-enabled payment technology.
Unlike traditional fingerprint or facial recognition, FinGo’s system maps the unique internal vein pattern of a user’s finger, offering a highly secure, frictionless way to make face-to-face, bank-to-bank payments without the need for cards or mobile devices.
A Hub for Future Growth
The conference underscores Liverpool’s strategic position as one of the UK’s most vibrant fintech clusters.
Home to over 40 dedicated fintech firms, and nearly 100 organisations operating across the wider sector, the region has become a magnet for talent in cyber security, data, and wealth management.
Joe Roche, General Manager of FinTech North, highlighted the significance of the event’s location:
“We’re ready and raring to go for our first conference of the year and where better to host it than Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle, the hub for innovation in the city and home to many of its early-stage and scaling firms.”
The event will also spotlight rising local stars, including Baltic Ventures cohort members Breeze Move and Scholar Saver, providing a platform for these scaling businesses to connect with the wider Northern fintech network.
Discussions throughout the day will address the 2026 economic outlook, the integration of AI, and the evolving regulatory landscape, aiming to shape the future trajectory of the North’s fintech economy.
Tickets are available to buy here.
