Enabling a New Era of Innovation
We empower leaders, organizations and communities to advance economic opportunity and responsible technological progress.
Who We Are
The Fintech Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, hosts bold conversations on the technologies shaping the future, and bridges policy and innovation from Washington DC, New York, Silicon Valley—and beyond. Through education, collaboration, and advocacy, we provide a unique global forum where thought leaders, industry pioneers, and policymakers connect to drive economic opportunity and new thinking in politics and technology.
What We Do
DC Fintech Week
For nearly a decade, DC Fintech Week has been regarded as one of the world’s top fintech policy conferences, bringing the best and the brightest to Washington DC for discussions spanning the fintech ecosystem: crowdfunding, online lending, cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, Generative AI, open banking and more.
DC Fintech Week will take place October 13–16, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
Financial Technology Empowerment Partnerships
We promote financial and technological empowerment through strategic collaborations with universities, private companies, and governments to expand access to innovative tools and resources.
Educational and Policy Forums
Our forums facilitate cross-sectoral conversations that bridge public and private expertise, providing platforms for dialogue, learning, and network-building to address the most pressing challenges in financial technology.
Our Impact
of leading technologists, VCs, policymakers and regulatory specialists attend our conferences every year
from fintech, banking and the digital assets space speak at our gatherings
Participate in discussions with our global audience
Join Us in Building Bridges – and the Future
Whether you’re an innovator, policymaker, educator, or community leader, there’s a place for you at The Fintech Foundation. Together, we can create solutions that bring financial prosperity to everyone.
