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Visa requirements

Depending on where you are travelling from, there are a few simple rules for travelling to Scotland. Information is available on regulations concerning the length of your stay, how much money you can bring, and what products you can take in and out of the country.

Application forms, information on how to apply for a visa, as well as guidance for visitors coming to the UK is available on the official UK Government website.

View official guidance on entering the UK

From April 2025, all visitors who do not need a visa will need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to travel to the UK.

Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

Programme changes

It may be necessary for reasons beyond our control to change the content and timing of the programme, the speakers, the date or the venue at any time prior to the event date.

Event conduct

The organisers are committed to providing a productive, welcoming and safe environment for discussion and all participants are expected to behave in a professional manner. Anyone who, in the reasonable opinion of the organisers, fails to behave professionally towards speakers, staff and other delegates will be asked to leave the Conference and no refund will be given.

Payment information

All registration fees must be paid in full before the start of the conference. Any outstanding registration fees must be paid before any joining instructions containing information on how to access the event are sent out.

Cancellations

If we must cancel the event, our liability is limited to a full refund of the Conference fee only. Please note that we will not refund any travel or hotel costs associated with the cancellation of an event.

If you need to cancel your booking:

All cancellations must be made in writing and sent to: fintechconf@business-school.ed.ac.uk.

Refunds will be provided for cancellations made up to or on Sunday 2 August 2026. Refunds are not provided after Monday 3 August 2026; however, substitutions of attendees can be made at any time up to and on Friday 28 August 2026.