Research & Development

Expo 2026

21-24 September 2026

R&D Expo - Where deep tech & university research meet financial services - for the benefit of society.

Since 2019, the research-based Fintech symposium has been an important part of the Nordic Fintech Week. In 2026 we are revitalizing and expanding the symposium concept to unlock the full potential of research-based innovation. As the financial sector evolves at an unprecedented pace, closer collaboration between corporates and fintech-relevant research is essential. The R&D Expo is designed to bridge this gap, bringing deep tech insights to the forefront and showcasing the power of university-driven entrepreneurship.

21-24 September 2026

R&D Program at Nordic Fintech Week 2026

Explore lab visits, research showcases, roundtables and founder conversations connecting deep tech, university research and financial services.

Day and time Event details
Monday 21st
Tuesday 22nd
Wednesday 23rd
Thursday 24th
Morning

Securing the Future of Fintech

Lab visit

Lab visit at Aarhus University. Meet: Partisia, AU Cyber, Jyske Bank, Coana/Socket.

The Coolest Lab in Copenhagen

Quantum lab

Down to -273°C: Behind the scenes of Quantum Computing's Future. Lab visit at University of Copenhagen Quantum Training Lab. Meet: Kim Splittorff.

R&D Expo stand

Expo

Connect with leading researchers, spinouts, university incubators and student entrepreneurs to inspire, challenge, and initiate collaborations.

R&D Expo stand

Expo

Connect with leading researchers, spinouts, university incubators and student entrepreneurs to inspire, challenge, and initiate collaborations.

Midday

The Mathematics Behind the Quantum Revolution

Lab visit

Lab visit at QMath, University of Copenhagen, including use cases targeted at the financial sector. Meet: Daniel Stilck França.

The Nordic Fintech Center Map

R&D Expo stand

Get an overview of sector-relevant startups, spinouts, research groups, projects, talent initiatives and collaboration opportunities.

The Nordic Fintech Center Map

R&D Expo stand

Get an overview of sector-relevant startups, spinouts, research groups, projects, talent initiatives and collaboration opportunities.

Afternoon

Who is driving innovation in the financial sector?

Roundtable

An interactive debate on innovation and what would genuinely need to change for research, startups, and the sector to improve collaboration.

Not a pitch

Fireside chat

Founders from the university hubs skip the deck and answer live questions on what building a fintech company in Denmark actually taught them.

Late

Inside the Nordic Fintech Center

An invitation to interact 1:1 at the R&D Expo stand and explore how collaboration can create real value.

Monday 21st

Morning

Securing the Future of Fintech

Lab visit at Aarhus University. Meet: Partisia, AU Cyber, Jyske Bank, Coana/Socket.

Tuesday 22nd

Morning

The Coolest Lab in Copenhagen

Down to -273°C: Behind the scenes of Quantum Computing's Future. Lab visit at University of Copenhagen Quantum Training Lab. Meet: Kim Splittorff.

Midday

The Mathematics Behind the Quantum Revolution

Lab visit at QMath, University of Copenhagen, including use cases targeted at the financial sector. Meet: Daniel Stilck França.

Wednesday 23rd

Morning

R&D Expo stand

Connect with leading researchers, spinouts, university incubators and student entrepreneurs to inspire, challenge, and initiate collaborations.

Midday

The Nordic Fintech Center Map

Get an overview of sector-relevant startups, spinouts, research groups, projects, talent initiatives and collaboration opportunities.

Afternoon

Who is driving innovation in the financial sector?

An interactive debate on innovation and what would genuinely need to change for research, startups, and the sector to improve collaboration.

Late

Inside the Nordic Fintech Center

An invitation to interact 1:1 at the R&D Expo stand and explore how collaboration can create real value.

Thursday 24th

Morning

R&D Expo stand

Connect with leading researchers, spinouts, university incubators and student entrepreneurs to inspire, challenge, and initiate collaborations.

Midday

The Nordic Fintech Center Map

Get an overview of sector-relevant startups, spinouts, research groups, projects, talent initiatives and collaboration opportunities.

Afternoon

Not a pitch

Founders from the university hubs skip the deck and answer live questions on what building a fintech company in Denmark actually taught them.

CopenhagenBusinessSchool
CopenhagenUniversity
AarhusUniversity
DTU

Get in touch to explore Sponsorship options 2026

Want to be part of the R&D Expo at NFW 2026? Reach out to Sine to explore the opportunities.

Sine Lomholt Thomsen
Head of Fintech R&D