Upcoming Conferences
City & Financial Global is delighted to announce this year’s highly regarded M&A Summit taking place on 24 November. This year’s Summit will be particularly topical as the long-awaited resurgence in M&A activity finally becomes a reality. A stable political environment and lower interest rates help and, while interest rates are not expected to fall dramatically, stability means that dealmakers are becoming more comfortable with pricing expectations.
The UK is now moving rapidly to position itself as a global centre for cryptoassets and stablecoins. At the heart of this strategy is the phased implementation of a regulatory regime which provides the necessary guardrails without stifling innovation.
This conference brings together policymakers, industry experts, and practitioners for an in-depth analysis of the UK’s new regulatory regime for cryptoassets and stablecoins. The summit will provide a timely opportunity to learn about the practical implications for firms, investors, and the broader financial sector.
The 20th annual edition of the UK Sustainable Infrastructure Summit will be held on 1 December at the Cavendish Conference Centre in London. This well-established event always attracts a sizeable gathering of leaders from the UK sustainable infrastructure industry, both from the public and private sectors.
Join industry leaders, regulators, and experts at the 4th Annual Sustainability Reporting Summit in London, as we navigate the new era of sustainability reporting, standards, compliance, and innovation.
This year’s Summit will explore the latest global and UK-specific developments in sustainability reporting, including the evolving landscape shaped by CSRD, CSDDD, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, and UK SRS. Sessions will provide practical insights into regulatory shifts, sector-specific challenges, and the integration of digital solutions for robust ESG data management.
Agentic Artificial Intelligence represents a transformative leap for UK businesses of all sizes, offering autonomous systems that can execute complex tasks without constant human oversight. The applications include customer service, sales development and marketing automation, to automating entire workflows such as compliance checks, financial forecasting and personalising customer experiences at scale—delivering dramatic productivity gains and cost savings that can fundamentally reshape competitive advantage.
Building on the success of its inaugural event, the Tokenisation Summit returns to London on 29 January 2026 for its second edition – bringing together the leading policymakers, regulators, institutional investors, and digital finance innovators who are shaping the next phase of Real-World Asset (RWA) tokenisation. They will provide an in-depth analysis of the current state of the market and likely future developments.
The Excellence in Financial Services Awards 2027, presented by TheCityUK and City & Financial Global, recognise and celebrate the outstanding leadership, innovation, and achievements of firms, teams, and individuals across the UK-based financial and related professional services industry. These awards highlight the significant contributions they make to the wider UK economy and society, and will bring together senior leaders and expert practitioners from across the industry.