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Seoul Fintech Week to focus on AI, investment and financial services
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will host Fintech Week from Oct.
26 to 28 at Conrad Seoul and around the IFC complex in Yeouido.
The event brings fintech experts and companies together to discuss the future of Seoul’s financial sector.
This year, sessions will examine financial AI and tailored services based on data, including how these technologies could change finance and daily life.
A startup challenge will give awards to six companies, and a separate event on Oct.
27 will help fintech firms seek investment and develop their businesses.
About 21 companies are expected to promote their services and products, while a recruitment area will connect participating firms with jobseekers.
On Oct.
28, a seminar will discuss topics including agentic AI and stablecoins, and public sessions will cover personal finance and changes in digital finance.
The event is free and open to the public, and some sessions will be streamed on Seoul’s official YouTube channel.
Seoul will hold Seoul Fintech Week 2026 from Oct. 26 to 28 at Conrad Seoul and around the IFC complex in Yeouido.
The event will examine how financial AI agents and data-based personalized services could change finance and daily life.
Organizers plan sessions on AI, global fintech cooperation, investment and digital finance.
A demo day and company booths will support fintech firms seeking investment and business opportunities.
The program also includes financial education for the public, and participation is free.
- Who
- Seoul City, the Financial Supervisory Service and Shinhan Financial Group are among the co-hosts. Fintech experts, companies and members of the public are expected to take part.
- What
- Seoul Fintech Week 2026 will feature discussions, a startup awards ceremony, a demo day, company booths and financial education.
- When
- The event is scheduled for Oct. 26 to 28, 2026. The article also says the awards ceremony will be held on Oct. 25.
- Where
- Conrad Seoul and the IFC complex in Yeouido, Seoul.
- Why
- The event aims to explore the future and competitiveness of Seoul’s financial industry and support fintech companies.
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Yonhap reported that Seoul City announced Seoul Fintech Week would take place from Oct. 26 to 28.
The article says the Finovation Challenge awards ceremony and a keynote speech are scheduled for the event’s first day.
A demo day and company publicity booths are planned to support fintech firms seeking investment and business opportunities.
A digital finance seminar at IFC The Forum is planned to discuss issues including agentic AI and stablecoins.
- Event dates
- Oct. 26–28, 2026
- Main venues
- Conrad Seoul and the IFC complex in Yeouido
- Demo day
- Oct. 27
- Company booths
- About 21 companies
- Participation fee
- Free
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What people are saying
Seoul will continue to strengthen the foundations of the financial industry and actively support the growth of fintech companies, while expanding cooperation among financial institutions, companies and investors to become a global financial hub.