Building on over a decade of success and the record-breaking 10th anniversary edition in 2025, Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK returns from 2-6 November 2026, bringing together 45,000+ global leaders from 120+ economies, 1,000+ world-class speakers, 800+ sponsors/exhibitors/startups, and 30+ delegations.The Main Conference will take place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 2-3 November, complemented by a week-long schedule of community and networking events held across multiple venues in the city and the Greater Bay Area (GBA).Rooted in Hong Kong’s unique position as an international gateway and its role as the “super connector” for future-ready industries, tech leaders, startups, investors, and policymakers, the 2026 edition will continue to elevate its market focus beyond Hong Kong - bridging opportunities and driving the next wave of innovations and global collaborations between the Chinese Mainland and international markets.

The Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau launched the “GBA Fintech Two-way Internship Scheme for Post-secondary Students“ with an aim to enlarge the local Fintech talent pool. It enables post-secondary students who study Fintech Programmes in Hong Kong and in the Mainland cities of the GBA to acquire internship experience in Fintech companies and helps them develop an early interest in pursuing their career in the Fintech field.Target GroupThe Scheme is targeted at full-time students studying fintech-related subjects in post-secondary institutions in Hong Kong and Mainland cities of the GBA, including higher diploma and associate degree students, undergraduates, master's degree students or postgraduates.Internship PositionInternship positions in Hong Kong accept applications from Mainland students studying in Hong Kong, as well as Mainland students studying in Mainland cities of the GBA who hold valid permits to enter Hong Kong. Internship positions in Mainland cities of the GBA accept applications from Hong Kong students studying in Hong Kong and Mainland cities of the GBA.Internship PeriodThe Scheme will provide students with a two-month internship opportunity (with extension up to six months)Internship AllowanceHK positions: HKD12,000 (per month) Mainland cities in GBA positions: RMB10,500 (per month)Application Period2025/2026 Winter-term internship will accept application starting from today to 23 February 2026. The scheme will end upon the expiry of the application period or when all the internship quotas have been placed, whichever is earlier.For more information including detailed eligibilities and application procesures, please visit the dedicated website.