Bengaluru to Host the 2nd World Fintech Summit 2026, Presented by Sinch on May 5–6, 2026

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2nd Elets World Fintech Summit, May 2026 | Bengaluru

By BFSI NetworkΒ  |Β  May 4, 2026

The 𝟐𝐧𝐝 π—ͺ𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 π—™π—Άπ—»π˜π—²π—°π—΅ π—¦π˜‚π—Ίπ—Ίπ—Άπ˜ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”, presented by π’π’π§πœπ‘, organized in collaboration with the πƒπžπ©πšπ«π­π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐜𝐬, πˆπ“, 𝐁𝐒𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐑𝐧𝐨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲 & π’πœπ’πžπ§πœπž & π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲, π†π¨π―πžπ«π§π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐀𝐚 as Host State Partner and the 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 πƒπ’π π’π­πšπ₯ π„πœπ¨π§π¨π¦π² 𝐌𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 (πŠπƒπ„πŒ) as Strategic Partner, alongside 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐭𝐬 π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π¦πžππ’πš, scheduled for May 5–6, 2026, at the Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru, is set to redefine the global conversation on financial innovation. Presented by Sinch β€” a global leader in cloud communications β€” the summit is organized by Elets Technomedia in collaboration with the Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka as the Host State Partner, and the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM) as the Strategic Partner, with TiE Bangalore as the Industry Partner and NSRCEL as the Incubation Partner.

Building on the resounding success of the inaugural edition, the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 π—ͺ𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 π—™π—Άπ—»π˜π—²π—°π—΅ π—¦π˜‚π—Ίπ—Ίπ—Άπ˜ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”, presented by π’π’π§πœπ‘, organized in collaboration with the πƒπžπ©πšπ«π­π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐜𝐬, πˆπ“, 𝐁𝐒𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐑𝐧𝐨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲 & π’πœπ’πžπ§πœπž & π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲, π†π¨π―πžπ«π§π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐀𝐚 as Host State Partner and the 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 πƒπ’π π’π­πšπ₯ π„πœπ¨π§π¨π¦π² 𝐌𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 (πŠπƒπ„πŒ) as Strategic Partner, alongside 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐭𝐬 π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π¦πžππ’πš stands as a leading global platform for fintech dialogue, innovation, and policy collaboration. India today is the world’s third-largest fintech ecosystem, home to over 9,000 fintech companies and accounting for nearly 46% of global real-time digital payment transactions. The summit aims to steer India’s journey towards becoming a USD 5 trillion digital economy, with Karnataka positioned at the forefront.

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief of Elets Technomedia, will deliver the welcome address at the summit. His address will set the stage for two days of transformative dialogue spanning artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, cross-border payments, cybersecurity, and the future of inclusive finance.

A special souvenir issue of BFSI Magazine will be launched at the summit, spotlighting Karnataka’s pivotal role in shaping India’s fintech transformation, featuring emerging trends, key developments, and the state’s contributions to the rapidly growing global fintech ecosystem.

Day 1 Highlights – May 5, 2026

The first day will open with a Welcome Address by Dr. Ravi Gupta, followed by the Lamp Lighting and launch of the Special Issue of BFSI Magazine. The Opening Address will be delivered by Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS, Director, Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka. Kris Gopalakrishnan, Co-founder, Infosys, Chairman, Axilor Ventures, and Chairman, Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), will deliver a Special Address, followed by insights from Abhishek Kumar Singh, Deputy Director General, UIDAI, on Aadhaar as the DPI Backbone for UPI 3.0.

The Inauguration Panel Discussion β€” ‘Vision 2030: Building India’s $1 Trillion Fintech Economy with Karnataka at the Forefront’ β€” will feature stalwarts including Animesh Das, MD & CEO, Acko; Sumit Gwalani, Co-Founder, Fi; Madan Padaki, Founder, JAN AI and Chairman, TiE Global; Nitin Singhal, Managing Director, Sinch India; and Mykolas Majauskas, Global Head of Policy, BYBIT, among others.

A highly anticipated Fireside Chat will feature Paroma Chatterjee, CEO of Revolut, in conversation on scaling global fintech innovation within India’s regulatory landscape. Day 1 will also feature deep-dive panel discussions on Next-Gen Payments and UPI 3.0, InsurTech and Digital Insurance, AI-Led Customer Experience, Digital Lending 2.0, WealthTech, and the future of Fintech Startups, with participation from leaders at Standard Chartered, Kotak Mahindra Bank, PNB Housing Finance, KreditBee, Bajaj Capital, Airtel Payments Bank, Muthoot Group, Cashfree Payments, and many more.

Day 1 will conclude with a compelling Trilogue Session on ‘Sovereign Enterprise Tech: Should India Move Towards Building Its Own Enterprise Technology Ecosystem?’ featuring Sanjeev Kumar Gupta, CEO, KDEM, and an Illusionist & Mind-Reader Fun Session by Clifford Norman Parakh, followed by an exclusive Networking CXO Dinner for speakers and senior guests.

Day 2 Highlights – May 6, 2026

Day 2 will begin with the Chief Guest Special Address by Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister of Electronics, IT & Biotechnology, Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making Karnataka a global fintech hub by 2030.

The day will feature high-impact panel discussions on ‘From India Stack to Global Stack: Exporting India’s Fintech Model to the World’; ‘The Rise of AI Agents in Financial Services’; ‘AI & Gen AI in Financial Services: Transforming Banking Operations’; ‘Cybersecurity and Fraud Prevention in Digital Finance’; ‘NBFC Innovation: Expanding Credit Access with Technology’; ‘Digital Transformation in BFSI β€” From Legacy to AI-Native Enterprises’; and ‘Financial Inclusion & MSME Growth: Unlocking Bharat’s $1 Trillion Opportunity Through Fintech’.

Dedicated investor sessions on ‘Fintech Investments 2026: Where Capital is Flowing Next’ and ‘VC Outlook 2026: Funding the Next Wave of Fintech Innovation’ will bring together leading venture capitalists from Kae Capital, Athera Ventures, Seafund, Cedar Hill Ventures, Chiratae Ventures, White Venture Capital, Razorpay Ventures, and Innoven Capital.

The summit will also feature a dedicated panel on ‘DPDP Act & Data Governance in Financial Services: Balancing Innovation, Compliance & Trust’, as well as ‘Cross-Border Trade Innovations: Payments and Compliances’, bringing global perspectives to India’s rapidly internationalising fintech ecosystem. The day will conclude with the prestigious 2nd World Fintech Awards 2026.

2nd World Fintech Awards 2026

The 2nd World Fintech Awards will celebrate groundbreaking innovation across India’s evolving financial ecosystem. Honouring industry leaders, startups, and visionary companies, the awards recognise transformative solutions shaping the future of finance β€” driving innovation, inclusivity, and digital transformation across the financial sector.

Expo & Networking

The summit will feature a curated expo showcasing new-age solutions that are redefining the financial technology landscape. Attendees will experience innovative products, services, and technologies designed to enhance the future of finance, alongside exclusive networking sessions and a closed-door CXO Dinner.

Summit Partners

The 𝟐𝐧𝐝 π—ͺ𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 π—™π—Άπ—»π˜π—²π—°π—΅ π—¦π˜‚π—Ίπ—Ίπ—Άπ˜ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”, presented by π’π’π§πœπ‘, organized in collaboration with the πƒπžπ©πšπ«π­π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐜𝐬, πˆπ“, 𝐁𝐒𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐑𝐧𝐨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲 & π’πœπ’πžπ§πœπž & π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲, π†π¨π―πžπ«π§π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐀𝐚 as Host State Partner and the 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 πƒπ’π π’π­πšπ₯ π„πœπ¨π§π¨π¦π² 𝐌𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 (πŠπƒπ„πŒ) as Strategic Partner, alongside 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐭𝐬 π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π¦πžππ’πš, is powered by an outstanding lineup of partners driving innovation across the financial technology spectrum:

  • Presenting Partner – Sinch
  • Host State Partner – Department of Electronics, IT, Biotechnology & Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka
  • Strategic Partner – Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM)
  • Platinum Partner – Neo4J
  • Incubation Partner – NSRCEL
  • Industry Partner – TiE Bangalore
  • Gold Partners – Equifax India, Vunet Systems
  • Silver Partners – MetLife, Bit2Big
  • Cyber Security Partner – Check Point
  • Technology Partner – Acer
  • Impact Partner – HighTable
  • AI Partner – Novel Patterns
  • Data Privacy and AI Partner – CERF
  • Intelligent Voice Solutions Partner – Word Works AI
  • Enterprise AI Video Partner – TrueFan AI
  • AI Lending Partner – Hyperverge
  • Data Intelligence Partner – Square Yards
  • Payment Technology Partner – Mindgate Solutions
  • AI Technology Partner – Intellect Design Arena
  • Institutional Velocity Partner – UNCIA
  • AI Data Cloud Partner – Snowflake
  • AI-Powered Credit Decisioning Partner – Scienaptic AI
  • Voice AI Partner – Blue Machines
  • Fintech Partner – ScoreMe Solutions
  • Instant Credit Partner – PayRupik
  • Associate Partners – Kissht, SISL Infotech, Navana AI
  • Exhibitors – Grey Labs, Yodaplus, Protect AI, NYA, WebVeer, Quickwork, Rootle AI, NCS, Awaaz AI, Zetexa
  • Branding Partner – Intios
  • Fintech SRO Partner – FACE

The 𝟐𝐧𝐝 π—ͺ𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 π—™π—Άπ—»π˜π—²π—°π—΅ π—¦π˜‚π—Ίπ—Ίπ—Άπ˜ πŸπŸŽπŸπŸ”, presented by π’π’π§πœπ‘, organized in collaboration with the πƒπžπ©πšπ«π­π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐒𝐜𝐬, πˆπ“, 𝐁𝐒𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐑𝐧𝐨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲 & π’πœπ’πžπ§πœπž & π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π₯𝐨𝐠𝐲, π†π¨π―πžπ«π§π¦πžπ§π­ 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐀𝐚 as Host State Partner and the 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐚 πƒπ’π π’π­πšπ₯ π„πœπ¨π§π¨π¦π² 𝐌𝐒𝐬𝐬𝐒𝐨𝐧 (πŠπƒπ„πŒ) as Strategic Partner, alongside 𝐄π₯𝐞𝐭𝐬 π“πžπœπ‘π§π¨π¦πžππ’πš, is an invite-only, curated leadership platform limited to 500–800 senior BFSI and fintech decision-makers, regulators, policymakers, and investors. It is a summit designed not just to discuss the future of finance but to build it.

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