About BFN Fest 2026
26–27 November 2026Balai Kartini, Jakarta
BFN Fest 2026 is the peak of BFN, made up of interconnected components: the International Conference, Digital x Real Sector Workshop, Industry Expo, literacy education at the INFINITY Stage, business matching at the Connection Lounge, financial consultation and financial health checks for individuals and MSMEs, and the Jakarta Fintech Connect networking event.
Every activity is designed as one connected series focused on applying fintech innovation and digital financial services to boost business productivity and improve public financial access and well-being.
BFN Fest Conference
“Everything, Everywhere, Productive at Once: Fintech & Real Sector Growth”
Carrying the theme “Everything, Everywhere, Productive at Once: Fintech & Real Sector Growth,” the BFN Fest 2026 International Conference explores how fintech can further drive productivity and real-sector growth through five main pillars.
BFN Fest Conference is open to
- Financial technology professionals, local and international
- Investors
- Representatives of AFTECH partners
- Government representatives, local and international
Five Main Pillars
BFN Fest Expo
“Fintech and U: Dompet Sehat, Aset Melesat”
The BFN Fest 2026 Expo showcases fintech innovations and solutions for businesses and the public, from B2B and B2C services and the International Pavilion to the Startup & MSME Corner and the Fintech Xperience Area. With the theme “Fintech and U: Dompet Sehat, Aset Melesat,” the BFN Fest Expo is a space to explore innovation, build connections, and experience first-hand how fintech supports money management and business growth.
International Pavilion
Startup & MSME Corner
Fintech Xperience Area
Digital solution areas
- Financing
- Payments
- Insurance
BFN Fest Conference: Digital x Real Sector Workshop
Bringing fintech players and real-sector businesses together
The BFN Digital x Real Sector Workshop brings fintech players and real-sector businesses together to identify business needs and challenges and explore digital solutions in financing, payments, and insurance. The workshop encourages concrete collaboration so that fintech innovation can boost productivity, financial access, and real-sector growth.
- 1Identify business needs and challenges
- 2Explore digital solutions
- 3Encourage concrete collaboration
- Edu-Talk
- Inspiring Discussions
- Interactive Entertainment
- Literacy Education
- Young People
INFINITY Stage
Bringing fintech closer to the public, especially young people
The BFN INFINITY Stage features Edu-Talks, inspiring discussions, and interactive entertainment to bring fintech closer to the public, especially young people. Through an educational and engaging format, the INFINITY Stage opens a space to learn, share inspiration, and get to know digital financial innovation up close.
- Edu-Talk
- Inspiring Discussions
- Interactive Entertainment
Connection Lounge
Business Matching
Business Matching at the Connection Lounge is a curated meeting space connecting fintech players, the real sector, investors, and strategic partners, local and international, to build connections, explore business opportunities, and open new collaborations in the digital finance ecosystem.
- Build connections
- Explore business opportunities
- Open new collaborations
Connection LoungeFintech Players
Real Sector
Investors
Strategic Partners
Jakarta Fintech Connect
An informal and interactive networking forum
Jakarta Fintech Connect is a networking forum that brings together industry players, regulators, strategic partners, and the fintech community to expand networks, exchange ideas, and open new collaboration opportunities.
- Industry Players
- Regulators
- Strategic Partners
- Fintech Community
Held as an informal and interactive networking gathering, it encourages connections and partnerships across the ecosystem in a more open and collaborative atmosphere.
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BFN Fest 2026 takes place on 26–27 November 2026 at Balai Kartini, Jakarta, as the peak of National Fintech Month, which runs from 11 November to 12 December 2026.