MoneyCon to Launch at Las Vegas Venetian in 2027
The free fintech gathering arrives in Las Vegas from October 19 to October 21, 2027.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Special Interest
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Nerd Events Media will host MoneyCon, a new, free fintech industry gathering, at The Venetian in Las Vegas from October 19-21, 2027. The event will take place along the venue's Restaurant Row and will feature three days of content and networking.
Why it matters
The organizers launched this event to provide a cost-free gathering space for the fintech community, removing barriers like ticket fees and expo halls. It was created as a direct response to recent changes in traditional industry meeting locations.
MoneyCon is a free event that requires no registration fee, tickets, or badges, allowing attendees to bypass standard conference logistics. The gathering follows the team's previous success with Fintech NerdCon.
The players
Simon Taylor
He is one of the three co-founders of MoneyCon who is spearheading the effort to reimagine industry gatherings.
Joy Schwartz
She serves as a co-founder of MoneyCon, contributing to the development of the event's unique, free-access model.
Colton Pond
He is a co-founder of MoneyCon and works alongside the team to establish this new industry meeting format.
Nerd Events Media
This is the organization presenting MoneyCon and the previous Fintech NerdCon.
The details
By eliminating traditional elements like expo halls, booths, and badge scanning, the event intends to foster more authentic networking among participants. The gathering utilizes the restaurants and hallways of the hotel as its primary venue space.
Timeline
October 19 to October 21, 2027: MoneyCon takes place at The Venetian.
Industry Dynamics
MoneyCon represents a significant shift toward accessible, community-focused events in an industry that has seen its traditional gathering spots change. The event marks a departure from the high-cost, exhibit-heavy model typical of large-scale professional conferences.
Industry participants can attend this event without purchasing passes, tickets, or managing badges. The open-venue design allows attendees to engage directly with industry peers in a more casual, accessible environment at the resort.
The takeaway
This event demonstrates a growing trend toward informal networking models that prioritize accessibility over traditional corporate expo logistics. Professionals interested in the industry should watch for upcoming schedule announcements to optimize their three-day experience.
Further reading
Learn more about local events at the Las Vegas Special Interest section.
More information
Review the MoneyCon event waitlist and details to stay updated on future announcements.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Morningstar.
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