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City & Financial Global
View AgencyCity & Financial Global is an independent, research-based conference organiser which specialises in the financial and corporate markets. It organises between 40-50 high level events a year, covering a wide range of topics, in the UK, Europe, the US and Asia. It was founded by Maurice Button, who was previously an investment banker and management consultant, as well as the chairman of a political think-tank. Research for our programmes is undertaken by a team of well-qualified graduate and post-graduate researchers with degrees in relevant disciplines. The exceptional quality of our programmes attracts high calibre speakers, including government ministers, senior regulators, policy makers and the chief executives and main board directors of some of the world’s leading companies. We regularly work on a joint venture basis with national governments and their agencies. For instance, in the UK we have partnered with HM Treasury, the Bank of England, UK Trade and Investment, the National Audit Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Scottish Executive. Internationally, we have worked with most national governments in Europe, as well as the U.S. Government and governments in Asia. Our supranational partners have included the European Commission and the United Nations. Many of our events are supported through commercial sponsorship, which we use to subsidise ticket prices so that cost is not a barrier to attendance. Our sponsors have included many of the best-known names in the financial and corporate arena.
Message OrganiserWelcome to City Week 2026
Monday, May 18, 2026 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Conference
United Kingdom.
London
Event Overview
City Week is returning for its 16th annual edition! Held in-person over two days in London from 18-19 May, as well as being live-streamed around the world, next year’s edition will take place at a time when the financial services are undergoing profound change. Geopolitics are reshaping trade and investment flows. Technology, especially AI, is transforming business models. Regulatory regimes are having to pivot to a pro-growth stance in the face of a widespread cost of living crisis. The role of the financial services industry in combating climate change is under challenge. Crypto, digital assets and blockchain have finally achieved acceptance in mainstream finance. No financial institution can afford to stand still in the face of such change.
Organised in partnership with the UK Government, the City of London Corporation, TheCityUK, UK Finance and leading City institutions, next year’s edition will analyse all the current change drivers in international finance and their implications for financial institutions. Day One explores the impact of geopolitical, geoeconomic and macro factors in general and specifically on the capital markets. Day Two analyses the implications of AI, crypto and digital assets for financial institutions. Both days take innovation as their central theme and reflect the boardroom agenda of leading financial institutions.
Renowned for its content-rich agenda, exceptional speakers and unrivalled networking opportunities, City Week has become a must-attend event for senior decision-makers from not only the UK but also from all the other major financial centres. More than 1,000 delegates attend this comprehensive week of cutting-edge presentations, panel discussions, social events and networking. Like previous editions, this year’s forum will feature many well-known names from the global financial services industry, the world of politics and the international regulatory community.
