Victoria Secures Global Fintech Event
Victoria will cement its position as a global fintech leader – with Melbourne to host the inaugural Asia Pacific edition of Money20/20 Australia. The conference is the world’s leading fintech event and will be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15-17 February 2028. The Melbourne Convention Bureau, supported by the Labor Government and Tourism Australia, secured the event for Melbourne.
It will bring global leaders in finance, technology, payments and commerce together to drive innovation and shape the future of financial services. Melbourne’s strong fintech ecosystem, world-class business events infrastructure and international connections make it an obvious choice for Money20/20 Australia. Melbourne is home to a vibrant ecosystem of startups, established institutions and major fintech brands like Afterpay, Square, Up Bank, Judo Bank and MYOB.
The fintech sector is creating new businesses, jobs and investment, and the Labor Government is backing innovation across the state. Financial and insurance services contributed $57.4 billion to Victoria's economy in 2024-25 with the sector employing 162,200 Victorians. Money20/20 Australia adds to Melbourne’s strong calendar of major business events, further cementing Victoria’s position as a leader in the fintech space.
Other early September events include Intersekt and the inaugural Australian Data Center World and AI Summit, which together will bring more than 1,800 delegates to the city. Quotes attributable to Minister for Major Events Anthony Carbines “Labor is backing Victoria’s thriving fintech sector and bringing the world’s biggest business events to Melbourne – creating more opportunities for local businesses, workers and investors.” “Securing Money20/20 Australia is another win for Melbourne – putting Victoria on the global stage and showcasing why our city is the best place in Australia to do business, innovate and invest.” Quotes attributable to Melbourne Convention Bureau Chief Executive Julia Swanson “Events like Money20/20 Australia bring thousands of international delegates, industry leaders and decision-makers to Melbourne, generating significant economic benefits for our visitor economy.” “Beyond direct visitor economy impact, these events create valuable opportunities for networking, investment and business growth, strengthening Melbourne’s reputation as a global destination for major business events.” Quote attributable to Money20/20 President Tracey Davies “Australia and New Zealand have built one of the world's most advanced fintech ecosystems, and Money20/20 Australia will showcase this innovation to the world.
We're bringing together the region's brightest innovators, leading institutions, forward-thinking investors and visionary policymakers with our global community of decision-makers.” Quote attributable to Money20/20 EVP and Managing Director APAC & the Middle East Danny Levy “Money20/20 Australia will provide the platform where those worlds come together – connecting the ecosystem with global decision-makers, unlocking new partnerships and helping shape the future of financial services.
Melbourne is the perfect place to make that happen.” Quote attributable to FinTech Australia Chief Executive Officer Rehan D’Almeida “Australia is producing world leading fintechs and with the right commercial and policy settings, we have the potential to create a $37 billion industry over the next decade.” 260825 - Victoria Secures Global Fintech Event.pdf PDF 368.75 KB (opens in a new window)