From 29 al 31 October 2025, Milan will host the tenth edition of the Payments Fair, reference event for innovation in financial and digital services with a program rich in content, international guests and strategic focuses on technology, sustainability and financial inclusion.
A decade of innovation and dialogue
Born in 2016, the Show has been able to evolve from a simple technological showcase to a platform for comparison between banks, fintech, istituzioni, businesses and citizens. In ten years it has hosted over 1000 speakers e 100.000 participants, helping to spread digital culture and awareness on security issues, of digital identity and financial inclusion.
The event will be held at Allianz MiCo in Milan, confirming itself as the most important Italian event dedicated to the evolution of payments and digital banking services.
Central themes of the edition 2025
This year's edition is divided into three thematic days:
- 29 October – “Innovation and technology”: focus on AI, block chain, open banking e cybersecurity.
- 30 October – “Sustainability and inclusion”: exploration of the role of digital payments in the ecological transition and in the reduction of inequalities.
- 31 October – “Financial education and digital citizenship”: laboratories, talks and educational activities aimed at schools, families and professionals.
Among the expected guests are international experts, CEO of emerging fintechs, representatives of European institutions and scientific communicators. The event includes more 80 sessions, tra keynote, panel e workshop, with spaces also dedicated to startups and innovative projects.
A changing ecosystem
The Payments Hall confirms itself as a privileged observatory on the transformations taking place in the financial world. The growing adoption of digital tools, the spread of electronic identity and regulatory evolution (such as PSD3 and the digital euro) these are just some of the topics that will be addressed.
ABI underlines how the event is also an opportunity to strengthen the dialogue between banks and citizens, promoting trust and transparency in the financial system.
Opportunities for professionals and citizens
Entrance to the Show is free, upon online registration. For professionals in the sector it represents an opportunity for updating and networking; for citizens, an opportunity to better understand how digital payments work and your rights in the financial ecosystem.
With this tenth edition, the Payments Show not only celebrates its own journey, but it relaunches the challenge of responsible innovation, inclusive and sustainable. An unmissable event for anyone who wants to understand the future of money and digital citizenship.
Alex Gaetani