AFAC 2026: Accelerating AI Innovation in Finance - Registration Now Open!
The AFAC 2026 (Advanced FinTech AI Competition) is now open for registration, offering developers, students, and startups the opportunity to address challenges at the intersection of AI and finance. Co-hosted by leading universities and organizations, the competition aims to accelerate the deployment of AI and large language models in the financial sector. With a prize pool exceeding 1 million RMB, participants are encouraged to develop innovative solutions that deliver tangible business value under real-world constraints.
AFAC 2026 features two groups: the Challenge Group, focusing on solving complex business problems using fintech data, and the Startup Group, which leverages LLM technologies to drive fintech-real economy integration. The competition provides a platform for participants to translate technological innovations into practical industry solutions aligned with the latest industry trends.
For the Startup Group, AFAC 2026 offers an upgraded support ecosystem, partnering with renowned incubators and venture capital firms to facilitate the transition of winning projects to startup incubation. In addition to the prize pool, winning projects will have access to investment funds, angel funding, and sci-tech financial credit.
Professor Zheng Weimin and Professor Liu Yuanchun will serve as Honorary Chairs of AFAC 2026, leading a panel of international experts who will form the competition's judging committee. The competition aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry by providing a platform for participants to apply AI solutions in real-world scenarios, particularly in the complex financial sector.
Established as one of the world's largest FinTech AI competitions, AFAC has attracted thousands of teams and participants globally since its inception in 2023. By leveraging real-world business data and industry scenarios, AFAC continues to nurture AI talent and foster intelligent fintech solutions. To learn more and register for the competition, visit the official AFAC website.