PM Modi to inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai focusing on AI, tokenisation and quantum

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday evening, according to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the event at around 5:45 pm and address delegates at the conference, which will be held in Mumbai from September 8 to 11. Prime Minister @narendramodi will inaugurate and address the Global Fintech Fest - GFF 2026 in Mumbai tomorrow evening.The theme of #GFF2026, one of the world’s largest and most influential annual fintech conferences, is “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum -… pic.twitter.com/AciL8PyElo— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) September 7, 2026 Details On Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026The annual event, organised since 2020, brings together policymakers, regulators, central banks, financial institutions, fintech companies, technology firms, investors and academics from across the world. The theme of this year's edition is "Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance."According to the PMO, GFF 2026 will serve as a platform bringing together policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry stakeholders. The conference will focus on India's growing role in digital payments and financial inclusion while exploring ways to translate emerging technologies into practical and inclusive financial solutions.Key discussions are expected to centre on agentic artificial intelligence (AI), tokenisation, programmable finance and quantum technologies, and their potential impact on the global financial ecosystem. Delegates will also deliberate on developing trusted and connected financial systems that can benefit citizens, businesses and economies.PM Modi To Launch ₹35,000 Crore Gujarat Infra Push, Western Dedicated Freight Corridor Set To Go Fully Operational Modi's Gujarat Engagement Before Mumbai TripBefore travelling to Mumbai, Modi will visit Vadodara in Gujarat, where he is scheduled to inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth more than Rs 35,000 crore.Among the major projects are three sections of the Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) spanning 326 route kilometres and constructed at a cost of more than Rs 20,700 crore. Their completion will mark the completion of the dedicated freight corridor network across its entire length. The Prime Minister will also flag off freight train services from four locations along the corridor and a new passenger train between Tanda Road and Vadodara.He will further lay foundation stones for railway and highway projects worth more than Rs 11,000 crore, along with Gujarat government projects worth around Rs 2,600 crore covering urban infrastructure, housing and water supply.With GFF 2026 bringing together major global stakeholders, discussions at the Mumbai conference are expected to focus on how technologies such as AI, tokenisation and quantum computing could reshape financial services and expand financial inclusion. To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/ 

Discussions at the event will focus on how agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other emerging tools can deliver trusted and inclusive outcomes for citizens, enterprises and economies worldwide.

Discussions at the event will focus on how agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other emerging tools can deliver trusted and inclusive outcomes for citizens, enterprises and...

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking the commencement of one of the world's largest annual fintech gatherings that brings together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies, investors and academia. The four-day event, scheduled from September 8 to 11, will focus on emerging technologies and their role in advancing inclusive finance. Since its inception in 2020, GFF has evolved into a global platform for discussions on the future of finance and digital innovation, according to a Press Information Bureau statement.The theme of GFF 2026 is “Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance”.Accenture Techie Quits For 'Peace Of Mind'; Builds Apparel Startup That Now Earns ₹1 Crore A Month GFF 2026 has been designed as a convergence point for policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry on a common platform. It seeks to build on India’s leadership in digital payments and financial inclusion and move from potential to impact. The discussions will focus on how Agentic AI, programmable finance, quantum technologies and other critical and emerging technologies can create trusted, inclusive and measurable outcomes for citizens, enterprises and economies globally, a government statement said on Monday.DRDO Floats SHIELD Programme To Build Indigenous Microwave System For Testing Drone Vulnerabilities Earlier, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently positioned Mumbai not just as the financial capital of India, but as the country's Fintech Capital. He emphasised that Mumbai historically under-leveraged its standing as India's financial hub. By marrying traditional banking and capital markets with cutting-edge digital infrastructure, the city is evolving into an integrated fintech ecosystem.Addressing perceptions around tech hubs like Bengaluru or Hyderabad, CM Fadnavis highlighted that Maharashtra leads the country in absolute numbers of startups, venture funding, and total unicorns, driven heavily by fintech enterprises. He further stated that Maharashtra currently houses over 60 per cent of India's total data centre capacity (exceeding 1 GW operational capacity).'AGI Has Arrived': Nvidia's Jensen Huang Declares, Credits OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra The state's power-surplus status and dedicated cloud infrastructure provide the technical backbone required for low-latency financial transactions and digital payment processing. ​The state government implemented dedicated fintech policies offering plug-and-play parks, single-window clearances, and rapid land allotments (often within 24-36 hours) to lower the cost and friction of doing business.Through broader initiatives -- including AI Innovation Parks, cyber-security centres, and digital public infrastructure -- the administration is aligning the fintech domain with emerging technologies to secure financial networks and scale solutions globally, said the industry department sources.(Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by FPJ's editorial team and is auto-generated from an agency feed.)

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the seventh edition of Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2026 in Mumbai on Tuesday, September 8, bringing together policymakers, regulators, financial institutions, technology companies and investors from across the world.The four-day Global Fintech Fest 2026, scheduled from September 8 to 11, will focus on emerging technologies and their potential to transform digital finance and expand financial inclusion.Register now: https://t.co/CypcBf7SiI#GlobalFintechFest #GFF2026 #Fintech #FinancialServices #FintechInnovation— Global Fintech Fest (@GffFintechfest) September 5, 2026 Agentic AI, Tokenisation in FocusThis year's theme is "Potential to Impact: Agentic AI, Tokenisation, Quantum - Trusted, Connected, Global Systems for Inclusive Finance."Discussions will explore the use of Agentic AI, programmable finance, tokenisation, quantum technologies and other emerging innovations to build secure and inclusive financial systems.'For Us, AI Means All Inclusive': Indian PM Narendra Modi Champions Ethical Artificial Intelligence At Global Fintech Fest 2025 The event will bring policy, regulation, technology, capital and industry onto a common platform while building on India's growing position in digital payments and financial inclusion.Since its launch in 2020, GFF has developed into a major global forum for discussions around fintech innovation and the future of financial services.Mumbai's Fintech Ambitions GrowThe event also comes as Maharashtra seeks to strengthen Mumbai's position beyond being India's financial capital and develop the city into a major fintech hub.Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis recently said Maharashtra leads the country in the absolute number of startups, venture funding and unicorns, with fintech companies playing a significant role.India Now Among Most Technologically Inclusive Societies In The World: PM Narendra Modi Says At Global Fintech Fest 2025 The state also houses more than 60% of India's total data centre capacity, with operational capacity exceeding 1 GW.Maharashtra Builds Digital InfrastructureMaharashtra has introduced dedicated fintech policies offering plug-and-play infrastructure, single-window approvals and faster land allotments.The state is also investing in AI innovation parks, cybersecurity centres and digital public infrastructure.These initiatives are aimed at connecting traditional banking and capital markets with advanced digital infrastructure, while supporting secure financial transactions and helping Indian fintech solutions expand globally.