France's Fintech Week 2026: Wero, Digital Euro, and AI Take Center Stage

Alejandro Martínez · 2026-09-21

France FinTech, the country's leading fintech association, has teamed up with the ACPR (prudential supervisor) and the AMF (markets regulator) to unveil the program for the sixth annual French FinTech Weeks. Running from September 29 to October 16, 2026, the event will bring together over 1,200 companies, 55,000 employees, 15 unicorns, and two IPOs for a deep dive into the future of finance. ### Why This Year's Edition Matters More Than Ever Since its debut in 2020, French FinTech Weeks has become a cornerstone for dialogue between entrepreneurs, regulators, lawyers, and academics. This year, the focus is squarely on the big questions: how will Wero and the digital euro reshape payments? What does AI mean for compliance and customer advice? And how can Europe stay competitive globally? The program spans Paris, Toulouse, Lyon, Nice, and online, so you can join from anywhere. Here are the highlights you won't want to miss. ### Wero and the Digital Euro: A Payments Revolution? Kicking off on September 29 in Toulouse (and online), La Mêlée Numérique and Occitanie Place Financière host a session titled "WERO and the digital euro: two payment revolutions for merchants?" It's a timely discussion as European payments face unprecedented change. If you're tracking the EU's payment landscape, this is your starting point. ### The Annual Forum: ACPR-AMF Fintech Forum On October 2, the ACPR and AMF will host their flagship event in Paris. This all-day forum (8:30 AM to 5:30 PM) brings together supervisors and innovators to discuss the regulatory roadmap. Expect frank conversations about what's working—and what needs fixing. ### AI, Compliance, and the Future of Finance AI is everywhere on the agenda. On October 6, Neolexya leads a session on AI in payments, from innovation to responsible deployment. Later, on October 9, Defacto, Memo Bank, Linklaters, and mind Fintech explore agentic commerce—where AI agents handle credit and payments. And on October 13, Forest asks how to profit from AI agents without breaking the rules. But it's not just about AI. On October 5, August Debouzy tackles AMLD6 and AMLR, the new EU anti-money laundering rules. Fintechs need to understand these changes, and this session breaks it down. ### Beyond Paris: Regional Hubs and Global Perspectives While Paris hosts most events, other cities get their moment. On October 15, IUT Nice Côte d'Azur examines data, AI, and regulation. The next day, Lyon Place Financière holds its annual forum. And on October 5, Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP offers a U.S. perspective on fintech trends—perfect for European players eyeing the American market. Other highlights include: - **Private markets retailization** (Equita, October 7): How retail investors are reshaping private markets. - **Climate risk pricing** (EDHEC Climate Institute, October 8): Turning climate research into financial tools. - **Financing thematic meetups** (France FinTech & Linklaters, October 8): From agility to banking licenses. - **Insurance prevention** (France FinTech & Oliver Wyman, October 14): Rethinking risk. - **M&A and investment** (Cambon Partners & 115K, October 14): How AI is redrawing fintech's map. ### The Bigger Picture Europe's fintech sector is at a crossroads. With Wero aiming to challenge card networks and the digital euro on the horizon, the stakes are high. French FinTech Weeks isn't just a series of talks—it's a chance to shape the conversation. Whether you're a founder, regulator, or investor, you'll find something to spark ideas. All events are free or low-cost, but registration is required. Head to the official website for the full schedule and to sign up. Don't miss your chance to be part of the dialogue driving European payments forward.