FinTech is a collective term for innovations and modern technologies in the field of financial services.
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What is the content of the symposium?
FinTech is widely regarded as a solution to many of the challenges facing the banking and financial industry and has seen significant growth in recent years. The IFZ FinTech Symposium addresses this dynamic by exploring current trends and developments in the Swiss FinTech industry, as well as observed challenges. Topics include the impact of financial technology on the broader economy and our daily work, along with the opportunities that innovation in finance presents for Switzerland.
The symposium consists of the following two parallel sessions:
- Business Session: Focused on practical applications of FinTech in companies, including case studies and strategies for digital innovation.
- Academia Session: Covers current academic research and theoretical approaches in the FinTech space.
Finally, the results of the current IFZ FinTech Study, including statistical data, will be presented.
How does the submission process for the IFZ FinTech Symposium work?
We invite submissions of theoretical and empirical research papers as well as extended abstracts for the IFZ FinTech Symposium. The following deadlines apply for the Call for Papers:
- Submission deadline: January 31, 2026
- Notification of acceptance/rejection: February 13, 2026
- IFZ FinTech Symposium – Business and Academia Sessions: March 11, 2026 (13:20 to 16:50 CET)
- Submissions can be made via this upload link (drag & drop). Please include your email address in the document and name the file using your first and last name.
A scientific committee will select the contributions that will be accepted for the event. Authors will be notified accordingly and automatically registered for the event. Each accepted presenter will have 30 minutes for their presentation, followed by a 10-minute discussion with a professional audience.
The event will be held in a hybrid format, allowing presenters to participate either online or on-site at Campus Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1, 6343 Rotkreuz, Switzerland. There are no fees associated with participation. We look forward to your innovative and forward-thinking contributions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Who is the target audience of the FinTech event?
The IFZ FinTech Symposium is aimed at:
- Executives, managers, and decision-makers from Swiss banks, FinTech companies, asset managers, IT service providers, academic institutions, the education sector, and other organizations
- Digitally engaged individuals, such as providers and investors interested in FinTech solutions and keen to engage in exciting discussions with top Swiss and international speakers
- Researchers working on topics related to FinTech, digital transformation, and innovation in the financial sector
Presentations in the Business Session will be held in either English or German, while all presentations in the Academia Session will be conducted in English only. No simultaneous translation will be provided.
Where does the symposium take place?
The symposium will be held as a hybrid event, both on-site in Rotkreuz and online.
The Institute of Financial Services Zug (IFZ) is located at the Zug-Rotkreuz Campus, near Rotkreuz railway station in the Canton of Zug.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts – School of Business
Institute of Financial Services Zug IFZ
Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Suurstoffi 1
CH-6343 Rotkreuz, Switzerland
Phone: +41 41 757 67 67
Email: ifz@hslu.ch
Website: www.hslu.ch/ifz
The IFZ is easily accessible by public transport. Trains operate along the Zurich–Lucerne corridor. The IFZ is less than a five-minute walk from Rotkreuz train station. You can find train connections here.
When does the event take place?
The FinTech gathering will take place on March 11, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00 CET. Register now to save the date.
What does participation in the symposium cost?
Participation in the event is free of charge.
What is the structure of the symposium program?
The detailed program will be announced soon.
