SamvAAd 2026 will be held on 14th and 15th October 2026 at the Grand Hyatt Mumbai Hotel.

Smarter Risk and Inclusive Finance — Powered by the AA Framework

SamvAAd is designed for anyone involved in or curious about the Account Aggregator and Open Finance ecosystem, Financial Information Providers (FIPs) and Financial Information Users (FIUs) such as banks, NBFCs, insurers and asset managers, Account Aggregators (AAs), TSPs and fintech innovators, regulators and policymakers, investors, researchers, students, and media.

Expect keynotes from industry leaders, CXO talks, fireside chats, insightful panel discussions across three tracks, the Sahamati Innovation Challenge, live demos and award presentations, a consumer awareness section, and extensive networking opportunities with 2000+ participants from 500+ organisations

Yes. SamvAAd welcomes newcomers as well as ecosystem veterans. The “About the AA Ecosystem” section on the microsite and the opening sessions on Day 2 are a good starting point if you're new to Account Aggregators and Open Finance.

A SamvAAd 2026 pass is priced at ₹5,000 + 18% GST per person.

Yes. Sahamati members are eligible for a special discount — reach out to the SamvAAd team at samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in to receive your member discount code before registering.

Yes. On the registration form you can use “Add Additional Attendee” to register more than one person in a single go. For larger group bookings, please contact samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in directly.

No.

Your pass includes full access to all open sessions on 15th June, including breakout zones, special sessions, lunch, and evening snacks.
(Please note: The schedule on 14th June is an invite-only preview and is not included with standard passes)

Payment is collected online at the time of registration through the microsite's secure payment gateway. Accepted modes, e.g., cards/UPI/net banking/QR mode.

[TBC — confirm whether a GST invoice is auto-generated or must be requested at samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in]

[TBC — please share the refund/cancellation window so this can be added; until then, refer queries to samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in]

Write to samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in with your registered name/email and the correction needed, and the team will update your details.

Yes, you will see a confirmation on-screen after successful registration and payment, along with a confirmation email. Please save this along with any confirmation email for reference at the venue.

[TBC — confirm what ID/confirmation is required at the registration desk, e.g. photo ID and registration confirmation email/QR code]

Yes. The Speakers, Partners and full Agenda sections of the microsite are being updated progressively (currently marked “Coming Soon”), so check back or follow Sahamati's social channels for updates.

No, accommodation is not included in the event pass.

No.

The venue is conveniently located near both airport terminals:
From Terminal 1 (Domestic): ~3.7 km (approx. 15-minute drive)
From Terminal 2 (International/Domestic): ~6.3 km (approx. 15-minute drive)
Taxis, auto-rickshaws, and ride-hailing services (Uber/Ola) are readily available at both terminals.

Yes, parking is available at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis.
Note: Spaces are limited, so we recommend arriving early or using ride-hailing services (Uber/Ola) if possible.

Yes, the agenda with session timings, topics and speakers is published on the microsite under the “Agenda” section and is updated as more sessions are confirmed.
Note that timings and speakers are subject to change at the organiser's discretion.

Yes, attendees can move between the parallel Risk and AI, Inclusion, and Global Open Finance tracks during the breakout slots, subject to seating availability.

Highlights include AI and Account Aggregators (income assessment, risk and fraud), inclusion use cases such as MSME financing and voice-based consent, data governance and consumer trust, global open finance developments, and the launch of new reports and initiatives such as Project Adhikar and the Account Aggregator Certified Professional (AACP) certification.

[TBC — confirm whether recordings/decks will be made available post-event and where]

[TBC — confirm if attendance certificates are issued]

AACP is being introduced as an industry certification for Account Aggregator and Open Finance professionals, launching as part of the SamvAAd 2026 agenda. [TBC — add enrolment details/link once available]

Please write to samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in with your suggestion and the Sahamati team will get in touch.

[TBC — confirm the media accreditation process; in the meantime, media queries can be directed to samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in]

Regulated entities , TSPs , Fintechs, who have build customer-facing solutions (improving access, experience, personalisation and outcomes) and B2B/institutional solutions (compliance, onboarding, servicing, monitoring and operational efficiency) built on Open Finance data are eligible.

Use the “Participate/Submit” option in the Innovation Challenge section of the SamvAAd 2026 microsite. [TBC — confirm submission deadline and evaluation criteria/timeline]

Winning teams get to demo their solutions live on stage at SamvAAd 2026 in front of the AA ecosystem community. [TBC — confirm any additional prizes/recognition]

No the participation is totally free of cost

Yes, organisations from adjacent sectors such as consulting, legal, data/AI infrastructure and technology have partnered with SamvAAd in previous years. Reach out to samvaad2026@sahamati.org.in to discuss fit.

Yes, SamvAAd 2026 will feature innovation booths from ecosystem enablers showcasing deployment-ready solutions and live financial inclusion pilots.

[TBC — confirm if a networking/event app will be provided]

[TBC — confirm venue Wi-Fi availability for attendees]

Every attendee, including guests, needs to be individually registered (and pass any applicable fee) via the microsite; walk-ins without registration may not be guaranteed entry. [TBC — confirm on-the-day walk-in/registration policy]

Keep an eye on the official microsite (samvaad.sahamati.org.in) and Sahamati's social channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, X/Twitter) for the latest on speakers, agenda and partners as they're announced.

Past editions are archived on the microsite — see SamvAAd 2024 and SamvAAd 2023 under the “SamvAAd Archive” menu, along with the Past Edition Highlights gallery and recap blogs on the current site.