Frequently Asked Questions
All you need to know about key dates, the judging process and much more.
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Key Dates: 2026
- Awards Launch: 9th March, 2026
- Closing Date For Applications: 8th May, 2026
- Finalist Announcement: Early June, 2026
- In-Person Finalist Interviews: 7-8th July, 2026
- Tickets to Awards On Sale: now!
- Fintech Awards Wales Ceremony: 4th September, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the event?
Event to be held on Friday 4th September, 2026.
The event will be hosted at:
Tramshed, Clare Rd, Cardiff, CF11 6QP.
See map here.
How does the judging process work?
The Fintech Awards Wales have been designed to be as simple as possible.
- Applications/nominations open on the 9th March, 2026
See key dates here
- Following receipt of entries, the Judges will draw up a shortlist of finalists for each award who will then be interviewed by the panel of judges (which will also possibly include one independent judge representing the award sponsor). These will be held in-person on the 7th – 8th July, 2026.
- The interviews will be the process by which the winner of each category is chosen.
The decision of the judges is final regarding all categories for the Fintech Awards Wales.
What are the award categories?
The Fintech Awards Wales have the following awards:
- Fintech Company
- Fintech Start-up
- Fintech Scale-up/Growth Story
- Fintech Leader
- Fintech New Product
- Fintech for Good
- Best Academic Programme of the Year Supporting Fintech / FS Companies
- Rising Fintech Star
- Fintech Team of the Year
- Best Place To Work
- Cyber Security Team
- Best Use of AI
- Fintech Apprentice
- Best Advisory
What is the dress code for the ceremony?
The dress code for the ceremony is smart casual.
What are the event timings?
18.30 – Drinks & Street Food Reception
20.15 – Welcome Speeches
20.30 – Awards Start
21.30 – Awards Finish
22.00 – After Awards Party
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