FinovateFall September 12th, 2022

FinovateFall is your chance reconnect face-to-face with the fintech community and plot a course for the future. With live demos of innovative fintech solutions, expert advice from key influencers, and unparalleled networking opportunities, there’s no better place to find your path forward. It’s up to all of us to define what the fintech industry is going to look like in the future. Join us at FinovateFall and make sure you’re a part of the discussion.

Top 10 speakers:

• Jeremy K. Balkin - Managing Director, Global Head of FinTech and Innovation at J.P.Morgan
• Peggy Mangot - Operating Partner at PayPal Ventures
• Luvleen Sidhu - Chair, CEO & Founder at BM Technologies
• Ron Oliveira - US CEO at Revolut
• Matt Harris - Partner at Bain Capital Ventures
• Alexa von Tobel - Founder & Managing Partner at Inspired Capital
• Beth Johnson - Chief Experience Officer at Citizens Financial Group
• Conan French - Senior Advisor for Innovation and Fintech at Institute of International Finance (IIF)
• Alyssa Cutright - Vice President Global Payments at eBay
• Jas Randhawa - Head of Financial Crimes at Stripe

Agenda:

Day 1:

• 8:15 - 9:00 Registration, Breakfast & Networking
• 9:00 - 9:05 Welcome From Finovate
• 9:05 - 10:10 Demo Session
• 10:10 - 10:25 Mastermind Keynote
• 10:25 - 10:40 Keynote Address: What Will Open Banking Look Like In The US Where It Is Driven By Partnerships Rather Than Regulation? Who Will Benefit From It? How Will It Change The US Banking Scene?
• 10:40 - 11:10 Networking Break - Come & Meet The Demoing Companies In The Exhibition Hall
• 11:10 - 11:25 Mastermind Keynote
• 11:25 - 12:30 Demo Session Finovate is known for spotlighting new fintech innovations from seed-stage start-ups to established leaders. Hand-selected companies have just 7 minutes to demo -- not pitch -- their services and solutions for the financial industry. That way, you see how the tech works and if it's the right fit for your organization.

• 12:30 - 1:00 Power Panel: The Fintech Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships – From Competition To Collaboration & Co-Creation

  • How to embrace the fintech ecosystem and why you need the three pieces of build, buy or partner at the forefront of innovation
  • Why FIs will have to work with external providers in an open finance world and why collaboration is a win-win for all parties
  • How can strategic partnerships be harnessed to increase efficiencies, better meet customer needs, and provide long-term value?
  • What are the secrets of a successful fintech partnership? What are the hurdles to overcome?
  • Big tech: essential partners or existential threats?
  • Why financial institutions need a dedicated leader to work on partnerships

• 1:00 - 1:55 Lunch & Networking Break - Come & Meet The Demoing Companies In The Exhibition Hall

• 1:55 - 2:10 Mastermind Keynote

• 2:10 - 3:15 Demo Session

• 3:15 - 3:40 Networking Break

• 3:40 - 3:55 Fireside Chat: Why Diversity Matters – It’s Not Just A Feel Good Move; It’s Good For Business. The Case For Diversity For Your Organisation; Your Team; Your Customers & Your Revenue Growth

• 3:55 - 4:10 Mastermind Keynote

• 4:10 - 5:15 Demo Session

• 5:15 - 6:45 NETWORKING RECEPTION with cocktails & appetizers

• 5:15 - 6:00 Financial Wellness & Financial Inclusion – Helping Your Customers To Long Term Financial Health

• 5:15 - 6:00 How Community Banks & Credit Unions Can Embrace Change To Compete In A Digital World

• 5:15 - 6:00 Compliance As Leverage: How To Build Anti-Financial Crime Technology & Teams To Fastrack Growth

• 5:15 - 6:00 START-UP BOOSTER

Day 2:

• 8:15 - 9:00 Registration, Breakfast & Networking
• 9:00 - 9:05 Welcome From Finovate
• 9:05 - 10:10 Demo Session
• 10:10 - 10:25 Mastermind Keynote
• 10:25 - 10:40 Keynote Address: What Wins Deals in Fintech – What Are The Essential Success Factors for Winning More Deals, Better Deals, Faster Deals?
• 10:40 - 11:10 Networking Break
• 11:10 - 11:25 Mastermind Keynote
• 11:25 - 12:30 Demo Session

• 12:30 - 1:00 Power Panel: Why Rebuilding Brands & Reimagining Customer Experience Is Vital For Banks To Compete In The New Normal

  • Customers no longer think of banks being on the high street; they think of an app. How can you delight them in a world changed forever?
  • How are your customers operating in the new economies being created and how can you meet their needs?
    
  • Why if banks are to compete effectively with fintechs they will need a laser focus on customer experience
  • Why turning data into insights is the new battleground. What can banks learn from players outside their industry – like supermarkets and airlines – about harnessing AI and data analytics, personalisation and offering customers the products and services they want?
  • Personalisation in banking for different market segments/communities: how can you find new profitable narrow and deep customer slices?
  • Harnessing gamification, nudging and visualisation to find more value from your customers
  • How the definition of community is changing - and how banks and fintechs can/should approach it
  • Moving to purpose driven banking and stakeholder capitalism rather than shareholder capitalism: the huge need to communicate your social purpose to your customers: don’t underestimate their desire to be part of a tribe

• 1:00 - 2:05 Lunch & Networking Break

• 2:05 - 2:20 Mastermind Keynote

• 2:20 - 3:25 Demo Session

• 3:25 - 3:55 Networking Break

• 3:55 - 4:10 Mastermind Keynote

• 4:10 - 5:15 Demo Session

• 5:15 - 6:45 NETWORKING RECEPTION with cocktails & appetizers

Best of Show Awards ceremony at 5:30PM.

• 5:15 - 6:00 The Super App Revolution: Uber & PayPal Are On Track To Become The First US Super Apps: Can Your Services Compete?
• 5:15 - 6:00 What Embedded Finance & Banking As A Service Mean For Financial Services – What Are The Opportunities & The Challenges?
• 5:15 - 6:00 The Future Of Consumer Finance Is Digital – What Does This Mean For Lenders & Their SME & Consumer Customers?
• 5:15 - 6:15 What Next For Digital Banks? Can They Move From Subsidisation To Normalisation? What Will It Take For Them To Thrive?
• 6:45 - 6:50 Close of Day 2

Day 3:

• 8:15 - 9:00 Breakfast & Networking In The Exhibit Hall

• 8:15 - 9:00 WOMEN IN FINTECH BREAKFAST BRIEFING Paving The Way For The Next Generation Of Female Founders & Executives

  • How Can We Reach A Gender-Neutral Future In Financial Services?
  • How much progress have we made? What are the challenges that remain?
  • What can we do to pave the way for the next generation of female executives?
  • How to invest in women: money, time, and networks
  • If we can all do just one thing what should it be?

• 9:00 - 9:05 Welcome From Finovate

• 9:05 - 9:25 Analyst All Stars: The Biggest Trends In Fintech & How They Will Drive Transformation In Financial Services

• 9:25 - 9:50 Investor All Stars: Where Is The Smart Money Investing In Fintech?

  • The banker/fintecher/investor trifecta: how new players who cross all three categories are changing the landscape
  • Follow the money: what are the funding trends and where are we seeing the biggest levels of investment? Which areas are under-funded?
  • Where have bubbles burst and why? Which bubbles might burst next? Are mono line fintechs most at risk?
  • Is embedded finance the next big thing? How can financial institutions capture the opportunity?
  • How the rise of eCommerce and digital will drive more fraud and digital identity
    
  • The democratisation of investment opportunities – it’s no longer just for the top 0.01%. And how higher interest rates will drive innovation
  • Are fintech valuations over inflated? The flight to quality and consolidation/concentration: are we entering a new phase of fintech?
  • After taking the market by storm are SPACs now facing a reckoning?

• 9:50 - 10:05 Mastermind Keynote

• 10:05 - 10:25 Out Of The Box Keynote Speaker: Banking on Digital Growth - A Manifesto to Transform Banking Forever

• 10:25 - 10:50 Networking Break & Book Signing With Our Out Of The Box Keynote Speaker & Women In Fintech Speed Networking

• 10:50 - 11:05 Keynote Address: How Decentralised Finance Will Shape The Future & How The Role Of Banks Will Change In A Decentralised World

• 11:05 - 11:20 Keynote Address: Who Will Win The Battle For Banking In The Metaverse – Valued At An $8-$13 Trillion Opportunity?

• 11:20 - 11:35 Mastermind Keynote

• 11:35 - 12:05 Power Panel: Digital Banking Is Still In Its Infancy – How Can Banks That Were Born Analogue Compete With Fintechs & Big Tech That Were Born Digital? Does Every C-Suite Executive In A Bank Need To Have Fintech In Their Portfolio & Embrace A Start-Up Mindset?

  • How can banks move from commodity products to intelligent digital services? What are the strategies, business processes, technologies, and skills your FI needs to take innovation to the next level?
  • Why are incumbents struggling with digital onboarding? Why blending new digital experiences with legacy banking systems is challenging
  • How can you overcome legacy thinking and legacy systems? How can FIs use fintech to save money and operate more efficiently?
  • Harnessing data & AI powered decisioning to deliver value; what are the issues around data privacy?
  • Is digital identity the great missed opportunity for banks?
  • What do you need to do to create a lasting culture of innovation? How can you compete in the global battle for talent?
  • Is building a corporate venture capital arm the smartest way for incumbents to compete with fintechs?
    

• 12:05 - 12:20 Fireside Chat: Climate Change & Financial Services – An Existential Threat Or The Biggest Opportunity In A Generation?

• 12:20 - 12:35 Keynote Address: How Embedded Finance Can Generate Over $100 Billion in Revenue for Banks & How They Can Capture The Opportunity

• 12:35 - 12:55 Fintech Fight Club Cage Match Edition

• 12:55 - 1:45 Lunch & Networking Break

• 1:45 - 1:50 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

• 1:45 - 1:50 PAYMENTS

• 1:45 - 1:50 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

• 1:50 - 2:05 Keynote Address: The Customer As Your North Star: Moving Away From Product Focus To Customer Focus By Starting With The Customer’s Pain Points & Working Back…

• 1:50 - 2:05 Keynote Address: Has The Pandemic Changed Payments For Ever? 90% Of Banks' Useful Customer Data Comes From Payments - How Can They Ensure They Stay In The Game?

• 1:50 - 2:05 Keynote Address: The Conversational AI Market Is Expected To Reach A $14 Billion Valuation By 2025 – How Can You Leverage It To Deliver ROI Driving CX?*

• 2:05 - 2:20 CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE - Mastermind Keynote

• 2:05 - 2:20 PAYMENTS Mastermind Keynote

• 2:05 - 2:20 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Mastermind Keynote

• 2:20 - 2:35 Fireside Chat: How To Blend Human & Digital Customer Experience - Bringing The Human Element Back Into The Digital

• 2:20 - 2:35 Fireside Chat: The Continued Evolution Of Faster, Cheaper And Better Cross Border Payments - Where Next With Instant Payments?

• 2:20 - 2:35 Fireside Chat: Harnessing AI To Help Your Business By Improving Efficiencies, Driving Sales & Engaging Customers

• 2:30 - 2:50 CUSTOMER - EXPERIENCE Mastermind Keynote

• 2:35 - 2:50 PAYMENTS - Mastermind Keynote

• 2:35 - 2:50 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE - Mastermind Keynote

• 2:50 - 3:20 Power Panel: Tales From The Frontline - How Financial Institutions Can Deliver Outstanding Omni Channel Customers Experience – Have We Focused Too Much On UI vs. UX?

• 2:50 - 3:20 Power Panel: How Will New Competitors And New Business Models Shape The Future Of Payments? How Will Embedded Payments Change The Competitive Landscape?

• 2:50 - 3:20 Power Panel: AI In Action – How Smart Players Are Harnessing Data Analytics & AI To Solve Real Pain Points For Their Customers. What Does Ethical AI Mean In Practice?

• 3:20 - 3:45 Networking Break

• 3:45 - 3:50 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

• 3:45 - 3:50 LENDING

• 3:45 - 3:50 CRYPTO IN BANKING

• 3:50 - 4:05 DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

• 3:50 - 4:05 LENDING Mastermind Keynote

• 3:50 - 4:05 CRYPTO IN BANKING Mastermind Keynote

• 4:05 - 4:20 Keynote Address: Why Do Digital Transformation Projects Generally Fail? And What Do You Need To Do To Ensure That Yours Doesn’t?

• 4:05 - 4:20 Keynote Address: Innovations In Lending Tech & Lending To Benefit Consumers & SMEs Post Pandemic In A Constantly Changing Lending Landscape

• 4:05 - 4:20 Keynote Address: Beyond The Hype – DeFi; Crypto; The Metaverse; Central Bank Digital Currencies; Non Fungible Tokens – Why Banks, Credit Unions & FIs Need To Embrace The Token Economy Or Be Left Behind…

• 4:20 - 4:45 Power Panel: Why Open Banking & Banking As A Service Are Critical To Agility & Future Proofing Your Business. What Can US Banks Learn From The Success Of Open Banking In Europe & How Can They Monetise It?

• 4:20 - 4:45 Power Panel: Buy Now Pay Later: A Great Product For Customers Or A Debt Trap? How Is This Exploding Market Going To Change The Status Quo & What Does It Mean For The Future Of Credit Cards?

• 4:20 - 4:45 Power Panel: The Future For Crypto – Going Beyond A Speculative Bubble To Real User Cases & A Whole New Product Suite - Embedded Payments; Remittances; Investing; Custody & Financial Inclusion

• 4:45 - 5:45 Farewell Drinks & Networking

• 5:45 - 5:50 Close of FinovateFall 2022 - See You Next Year!

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