As industries continue to evolve rapidly, staying ahead requires more than just keeping up with trends—it demands active engagement with the best minds in the field. Conferences provide a unique opportunity to gain insights, forge valuable partnerships, and discover cutting-edge innovations. Whether you’re in FinTech, travel, or e-commerce, attending the right events can be a game-changer for your business. Here’s our curated list of five must-attend conferences in 2025—where the Wallester team will be happy to meet you! Of course, we’ll also attend over 40 other conferences and events throughout the year, so keep an eye on our social accounts to see when we’ll be in your area, and wherever you are, if you see a Wallesterian, say hello.
Top Events for This Year
If you haven’t decided which conferences to prioritise, we’ve done the legwork for you. In our humble onion, this is THE list of must-attend events for 2025.
ITB Berlin: The Pulse of Global Tourism
Location: Berlin, Germany
Dates: March 4-6, 2025
ITB Berlin remains the world’s leading travel trade fair, bringing together industry professionals from across the globe. It’s the ultimate travel industry hub, with over 100,000 attendees from 190 countries, 5,600 exhibitors, 1,300 Buyers Circle members, and 24,000 convention participants.
Target Audience:
This conference attracts professionals from all facets of the travel and tourism industry, including tour operators, travel technology companies, hospitality service providers, travel agencies, airlines, cruise lines, government tourism offices, and travel startups.
Highlights:
- An extensive exhibition showcasing the latest in travel technology and services.
- ITB Match & Meet: A new platform for connecting with exhibitors and trade visitors.
- Trade Visitor Tours: Guided tours to explore key industry trends.
- Business Satellites: Bookable meeting spaces for personalised networking.
- ITB Navigator: An interactive tool with detailed information and optimised search utilities.
Official Host Country: Albania
The 2025 edition’s host country will be Albania, presenting its tourism offerings under the motto “All Senses”, focusing on nature, history, and sustainability.
Why Attend:
ITB Berlin connects destinations, businesses, and professionals while shaping the future of travel through technology, sustainability, and transformative experiences.
Pay360: Shaping the Future of Payments
Location: London, UK
Dates: March 25-26, 2025
Pay360 is the leading event for payments technology, attracting over 6,000 industry professionals, including FinTechs, banks, regulators, and major technology companies. With over 200 global speakers and 120+ exhibitors, it offers insights into the latest trends, regulations, and payment innovations.
Target Audience:
FinTech professionals, payment service providers, financial institutions, and compliance specialists.
Highlights:
- Panels and workshops on open banking, cryptocurrencies, and AI in payments.
- Innovation & Disruption Theatre: A dedicated space for cutting-edge developments.
- Fintech Pitch LIVE 2025: Startups showcase their solutions to a panel of experts.
- Merchant-Only Roundtables: Closed sessions to discuss industry strategies.
- Live demonstrations of emerging payment technologies.
Why Attend:
This edition will highlight the impact of artificial intelligence on payments, covering security in digital transactions, evolving regulations, and strategies for financial inclusion and sustainability.
IFGS (Innovate Finance Global Summit): The Flagship FinTech Event
Location: London, UK
Date: April 29, 2025
Considered the premier summit for the global FinTech community, IFGS brings together more than 1,500 attendees from over 70 countries. This year marks its 11th edition as the flagship event of UK FinTech Week 2025.
Target Audience:
Innovators across financial services, including regulators, investors, and startups, gather here to discuss the industry’s future.
Highlights:
- Four stages featuring keynote panels, presentations, and discussions.
- The Expo Hall: Showcasing leading companies and FinTech solutions.
- The Tech Tunnel: An interactive space with live demonstrations.
- Topical Roundtables: Specialized sessions for in-depth discussions.
- AI-Powered 1-2-1 Networking: A strategic app to connect with key attendees.
- The West Crypt: Panels and Q&A sessions in a silent disco format.
- Networking Drinks: Opportunities to connect and collaborate after the conference.
Why Attend:
IFGS provides a platform to engage with FinTech leaders and explore AI, digital assets, smart data, and open banking alongside discussions on regulatory innovation and industry trends for the next decade.
Money20/20: Where Money Meets Technology
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Dates: June 3-5, 2025
Money20/20 is a world-class FinTech and payments convention, bringing together over 8,000 industry leaders, innovators, and disruptors. With 500+ exhibitors and 200 speakers, it highlights the trends and technologies shaping financial services.
Target Audience:
FinTech companies, banks, payment providers, technology firms, and startups in the financial sector.
Highlights:
- Rise Up Program: Empowering women leaders in finance and tech.
- Expanded Networking Opportunities: Connecting startups with significant industry players.
- FinTech & Payment Innovation: Live demonstrations of disruptive solutions.
Why Attend:
In 2025, the event will focus on cryptocurrencies, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and global financial inclusion.
Affiliate World Europe: Mastering Digital Marketing
Location: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: September 4-5, 2025
As the world’s #1 performance marketing conference, Affiliate World Europe attracts over 7,000 attendees from 110 countries. It is a must-attend event for digital marketers seeking networking and business opportunities.
Target Audience:
Affiliate marketers, e-commerce business owners, and digital marketing professionals.
Highlights:
- Affiliate World Marketplace: 300+ exhibitors, including 160+ advertiser brands and 180+ affiliate networks.
- Mastermind-Level Content: 20+ hours of expert insights from industry leaders.
- Global Networking: Meet professionals generating over $1M per month in affiliate sales.
- Exclusive Happy Hours & Rooftop Sundowners: Networking events with a vibrant atmosphere.
- Innovative Expo: Cutting-edge digital marketing tools and technologies.
Why Attend:
With 60+ speakers and 160 confirmed advertisers, attendees gain exclusive access to strategies and solutions shaping the future of digital marketing.
We Look Forward to Seeing You at These Events
We can confirm it now—Wallester will be present at all of these conferences in 2025, showcasing our latest developments in Wallester Business and White-Label solutions. If you’re attending, we’d love to meet you! Stop by our booth to discover how we can transform your corporate expense management and payment processing together.
