Every April, New York Fintech Week turns the city into a hive of innovation, bringing together founders, investors, operators, and creatives shaping the financial systems of tomorrow. This year’s lineup – April 21-25 – is stacked with community-driven gatherings, insightful keynotes, and bold new formats—from VCs pitching startups to book-fair-inspired happy hours – from April 21-25th.
We combed through the calendar and handpicked the standout events you won’t want to miss. Whether you’re an early-stage founder, a seasoned operator, or just fintech-curious, there’s something here for everyone.
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Flipping the Script on Investors: Reverse Pitches for NY Fintech Week
📍 April 21 | 1:30–3:00 PM | Invite-Only, Apply to Attend
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Forget elevator pitches. In this role-reversal session hosted by RevTech Labs, investors take the stage to pitch founders—sharing their strategies, what excites them, and how they support portfolio companies. If you’ve ever wanted to see what makes a VC tick (or just want to skip the pitch deck for once), this one’s for you.
NYC B2B: FinTech Founders & Operators Meetup
📍 April 21 | 6:30–8:30 PM | NYC
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Hosted by Manan Modi, this casual but curated meetup is where B2B fintech minds collide. Past events have gathered thousands of operators, SaaS builders, and investors across verticals. Whether you’re scaling your team or testing a new idea, it’s a great space to connect over shared challenges and fresh perspectives.
Founder Showcase Pitches: RevTech Labs Accelerator Cohort
📍 April 22 | 2:00–4:00 PM | Invite-Only
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Now in its fifth year, this high-energy pitch session features rapid-fire presentations from 10–20 promising startups in fintech and insurtech. Powered by partners like ICBA, Tampa Bay Wave, and Morgan Stanley, it’s one of the best windows into early-stage innovation on the NYFW calendar.
Fintech Fizz with PayPal, Luge Capital & Headline
📍 April 22 | 5:30–7:30 PM | The Standard Hotel (Waitlist Only)
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Hosted by three heavy-hitting investors—PayPal Ventures, Luge Capital, and Headline—this happy hour is invite-only and currently full (but worth getting on the waitlist). It’s a rare chance to rub elbows with VCs and fintech leaders in a relaxed setting.
Fintech Reads: Where Books & Big Ideas Meet Innovation
📍 April 24 | 5:30–7:30 PM | Bibliotheque NYC
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Hosted by This Week in Fintech and MX, this unique event blends literary inspiration with industry insight. The lineup includes Adrienne Harris, Superintendent of NYS Department of Financial Services, and fintech leaders like Nik Milanovic and Jane Barratt. Bonus: there’s a Scholastic-style book fair happy hour where you can grab a book and a drink.
Fintech Is Femme Leadership Summit
📍 April 23 | 12:00–8:00 PM | The Times Center
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After a blockbuster 2024 debut, Nicole Casperson and the Fintech Is Femme team are back with an all-day summit spotlighting women redefining fintech. Expect high-impact panels, founder spotlights, and an “Evening of Storytelling” featuring voices like Angel Rich, Drew Glover, and Elizabeth Gore. Bonus: a Community Bundle ticket gets you access to The Academy of Fintech, too.
Fintech Security Summit
📍 April 23 | 2:00–8:00 PM | The Times Center
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Co-located with the Femme Summit, this debut event from Anonybit and Fintech Is Femme tackles the urgent intersection of security and innovation. With topics like biometric myths, AI-powered fraud detection, and a keynote from cybercrime legend Brett Johnson, it’s a must-attend for product, compliance, and engineering teams alike.
Final Thoughts
New York Fintech Week 2025 isn’t just a calendar of events—it’s a pulse check on where the industry is headed. Whether you’re scaling a startup, shaping policy, or building in stealth, these gatherings offer the perfect chance to get inspired, build relationships, and help shape fintech’s next chapter.
📍 Bonus Tip: Each event requires individual registration, so plan ahead—and don’t wait on the ones that need approval or have limited space.
See you out there, NYC.
