Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026, the world’s largest fintech conference, was held from 8–11 September 2026 at Jio World Centre, Mumbai. The 7th edition focused on Agentic AI, Tokenisation and Quantum as transformative technologies for building inclusive and globally connected finance.
- Theme: Potential to Impact: Agentic AI | Tokenisation | Quantum – Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance
- Organisers: Payments Council of India (PCI), NPCI and Fintech Convergence Council (FCC).
- PM Narendra Modi called for greater UPI integration with international payment systems to make cross-border payments as seamless as domestic transactions.
- PhonePe and Visa announced initiatives including Tap to Pay, Cross Border Scan to Pay and Smart Accept.
- BharatPe launched the Agentic AI Merchant Suite and Credit Coach for MSMEs.
- RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra highlighted fintech’s role in addressing the MSME credit gap.
- The event explored Agentic AI for autonomous financial workflows, tokenisation for programmable assets, and quantum computing for security and financial optimisation.
- Major Indian and international financial leaders participated, including PM Modi, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra and senior global central-bank officials.
