Sept 29: With just weeks to go until FX World 2026 takes over Rome, anticipation is building for one of the most significant gatherings of forex, trading and financial markets professionals on the European events calendar.
Taking place from 02–05 November at Fiera Roma, FX World will be part of a major cross-industry gathering that brings together financial markets leaders alongside the wider technology, gaming, affiliate, and digital innovation communities. The event is set to attract thousands of industry professionals to Rome, creating an environment where established businesses, emerging companies, investors and decision-makers can connect under one roof.
A new home for FX
One of the key additions for 2026 is the new FX Hall, creating a dedicated space for the financial markets community within the wider Rome event. The hall will bring together leading brokers and financial services players, including XM.com, eToro, ATFX, Plus500 and Finery Markets, alongside a growing Prop Trading sector featuring firms such as The5ers and PIPCY. With affiliates, partners, brokers, technology providers and traders all under one roof, the FX Hall will provide a focused environment for discovering new solutions, forging partnerships and building valuable commercial connections.
The wider exhibition will also provide access to a diverse ecosystem spanning fintech, payments, digital assets, AI and emerging technologies. With 1,000 exhibitors expected across the wider event and 30,000 delegates projected to attend, FX World will offer a valuable gateway into a much broader network of businesses and decision-makers.
Three days of market insight
Beyond the exhibition floor, FX World will deliver a conference programme on the Global Finance Stage, addressing some of the most pressing issues shaping the financial markets today. The agenda will explore the forces driving the next phase of forex and trading, from shifting interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty to fragmented liquidity, technology, automation and the evolving needs of introducing brokers and affiliate networks.
The programme will also look beyond current market conditions to the commercial forces shaping the future of forex. The talks will cover the prospects for international expansion, the complexities of conducting international transactions, the growing importance of AI and fintech, and the rise of AI agents in the financial industry, with presenters providing forecasts of the main trends and events to come in 2027. A key highlight on the Global Finance Stage will be a keynote from futurist and bestselling author Brett King, who will present “BANK 5.0: THE RISE OF AUTONOMOUS BANKING IN A SMART WORLD”, exploring the emergence of agentic banking and a financial system in which AI agents can autonomously manage portfolios, negotiate loans, transact and trade. His keynote will examine how financial institutions may need to evolve as intelligent, always-on systems built for an increasingly autonomous economy.
Where business meets networking
For many attendees, the value of FX World will extend well beyond the conference and exhibition.
Networking remains central to the Rome experience, with dedicated networking drinks at the Platinum VIP Lounge and opportunities to connect with fellow delegates throughout the event.
The wider programme also includes a welcome reception at the Lanterna di Fuksas, an exclusive iGathering networking cocktail, and the AIBC & FX Awards at the historic Corsia Sistina di Santo Spirito in Sassia. The awards will bring together leading figures from the technology and financial markets communities for an evening of recognition, networking, and celebration. Nominations are now open.
Participants can also use the SiGMA Match system to find suitable listeners, organize sessions, and schedule their activities during the event, making the four-day gathering valuable for business growth.
A wider ecosystem in Rome
FX World will not operate in isolation. Its co-location with SiGMA World, AIBC World and Affiliate Grand Slam creates an unusually broad business environment, bringing together financial markets, gaming, AI, blockchain, fintech, digital assets and affiliate marketing.
For FX professionals, this creates opportunities to engage with adjacent sectors and explore partnerships that may sit outside the traditional financial markets ecosystem. For technology companies and startups, it offers a route to investors, operators, brokers and other potential commercial partners.
The startup ecosystem will also feature prominently, with startup pitch competitions giving emerging companies opportunities to present their businesses and connect with investors and industry leaders.