Want to demo your latest financial services innovation at Finovate?

Only at Finovate

Finovate is the leading showcase of new innovations in financial services technology. The events gather hundreds of C-level bank, credit union and other FI execs, tech and fintech founders, investors, analysts, media, and more who are excited to see the future of fintech.

From retail and commercial banking to wealth management, insurance, fintech, payments, and beyond, this is where innovation takes center stage, spotlighting 130+ new technologies annually. These are live product demos—not startup pitches—designed to highlight real solutions in action.

Whether you’re a startup, growth-stage company, established firm, or financial institution, if you’re driving innovation, we want to see it. 

Why Demo

A powerful platform to find customers, network with peers, raise funding and discover partners.

Showcasing your latest innovation at an upcoming Finovate conference is the best way to reach the greatest number of people who mean the most to your business in the least amount of time.

The novel format includes main stage speaking, expo presence, media exposure, and more. This provides a proven platform for organizations to achieve the next level of success — unlike other events, our 360 degree approach means attendees vie for demo companies’ attention, not the other way around.

Format: What is a demo?

A demo is a live showcase of a company’s technology.

More specifically, though, it’s the real-time use and operation of the company’s software, platform, product, or service. The demo must be conducted in a live computing environment controlled by the company in which user inputs produce observable, immediate responses from the technology.

What’s prohibited?

  • Pre-recorded representations (including videos, animated simulations, GIFs, screen recordings, or screen captures made to appear interactive).
  • Use of slides of any type (including slides hosted on a webpage), videos of any type (including pre-recorded videos of the product/solution/platform/service in operation, whether partial or full), animations, or prototypes (including but not limited to Figma, InVision, or equivalent tools).
  • Speaking-only presentations without a demo.

Why is this important?

For nearly 20 years, Finovate has built a dedicated community around live demos. They’re the most effective way for attendees to evaluate your technology and assess its fit for their business. Live demos are what they come to see—and what they expect.

Finovate depends on selected demo companies to deliver the experience attendees deserve and uphold the tradition that sets Finovate apart.

Note: Depending on the type of technology, certain exceptions may be authorized by Finovate and will be done so in writing.

Selection Criteria

Finovate conferences are open to startup, established and public companies with new financial services technology. This results in a highly competitive selection process. Hundreds of inquiries and applications are reviewed when selecting the demo lineup.

While you may be contacted for more information, most companies are chosen based solely on their application. Please ensure the application is filled out as completely as possible with the below criteria in mind.

  • Development: Is the technology new or with material developments? Do you have a substantial announcement about expanding your technology’s reach or focus?
  • Originality: Is the approach original and innovative? How big of a technological/logical leap does it make? Does it break boundaries or go beyond the norm?
  • Potential: What is the potential to make an impact? Disrupt the market? Open a new stream of innovation?
  • Diversity: Is the technology in a lesser-known space? What’s special about your technology in a crowded space? Demo lineups cover a range fintech/finserv/techfin. Even in trending areas, we’re always looking for companies who stand out.

Demo Pricing

If your company is selected to demo, the demo fee depends on application date (there are two deadlines per event) and the business category selected in the online application.

Business Category*

  • A: Less than $7M USD in total equity funding
  • B: $7M+ to $16M USD in total equity funding
  • C: $16M+ to $25M USD in total equity funding
  • D: $25M+ to $40M USD in total equity funding
  • E: $40M+ USD in total equity funding or any company that is publicly listed on any stock exchange

A Few Notes

  • If you are a category C/D/E company and prefer a screening phone call instead of submitting the application, please reach out to [email protected].
  • Total equity funding and revenue are required in the application. The application data and application process are confidential.
  • If your company is bootstrapped, founder funded, or has otherwise not raised any equity funding, choose the business category that matches your annual revenue. I.e., if your annual revenue is $10M, select category B.
  • If you are applying to demo a brand or technology that is part of a larger company, select the business category of the company rather than the brand or technology itself. Only subsidiaries or separate legal entities will be categorized independently from the parent company.

Demo Package

Showcase Your Solution to Senior-Leader Decision-Makers

  • 7-minute demo on the main stage during the general session on May 5 or 6, 2026.
  • Physical demo stand in the exhibit hall on your demo day, complete with monitor, internet, power, and lead scanning.
  • Two passes for your speakers to attend the event.
  • 50% discounted passes for your customers and colleagues.
  • Chance to win the coveted Best of Show award, a prestigious recognition.
  • Video of your demo for your own company usage.
  • Demo video hosted on Finovate.com, reaching 530,000+ visitors annually.

Networking Opportunities: Drive Sales and Generate Leads

  • Event platform and networking app access to view all attendees, chat and schedule 15-minute meetings hosted in the exhibit hall.
  • Lead data and reports for all attendees who watched your live demo, plus demo stand visitors on site and digital engagement through the event platform.
  • Attendee titles & organizations list before the event for lead targeting.
  • Media & analyst list with contact details shared ahead of time to help you connect with key influencers.

360° Support: Maximize Your Demo’s Impact and ROI

  • 30-minute one-on-one coaching for demo skills and format with Greg Palmer.
  • 10-minute demo rehearsal on the event stage with full A/V support (May 4).
  • Exposure on Finovate’s blog and weekly newsletter with 40,000+ visitors/month and 6,500+ newsletter subscribers.
  • Company & speaker profiles on the event website with 40,000+ views/month.
  • Social media exposure to Finovate’s 75,000+ followers and 5,500+ LinkedIn newsletter subscribers, plus 2,900+ YouTube subscribers with 80,000+ views/year.
  • Visibility in emails sent to relevant segments of a database of 120,000+ senior fintech decision-makers.
  • Lifetime coverage of your company’s future notable events (e.g., product launches, industry awards) to Finovate’s digital community.

Interested in applying to demo? Visit the event websites for FinovateEurope, FinovateSpring, and FinovateFall.

Have questions? We’re here to help at [email protected].