Who knew the leader of the Roman Catholic Church was a fintech fan?

Okay, maybe Pope Francis is in New York City for reasons other than our annual autumn conference. But with news that FinovateFall 2015 has reached a new attendance record of more than 1,500, perhaps you’ll forgive us for thinking that “Il Papa” might be joining us as well.

It’s still early here on rehearsal day. But from what we’ve seen on stage so far, we are very excited to share with you the fintech innovations of 72 companies from as far away as Israel and Sweden, and as near as a few blocks from our venue at the Hilton Midtown Manhattan.

So with the first demo of FinovateFall 2015 less than 24 hours away, here are a few tips and reminders to help you get ready for the show.

Get connected with Bizzabo

First, for registered attendees, Bizzabo is a great way to network with presenters, sponsors, partners, and your fellow Finovate attendees. You can download the social networking app—available on both iOS and Android, as well as via the online web interface—at Bizzabo.com.

Once you’ve downloaded the app, search for “Finovate,” select “join” and you’re set. (Please note, only registered Finovate attendees can join the community/networking section of the app.)

Tweet this!

And even if you won’t be here in New York to join us in person, there are a bunch of great ways to enjoy—and participate in—FinovateFall 2015. Near the top of the list is our Twitter feed.

Our Twitter handle is @Finovate, and by marking your tweets #Finovate you’ll be part of our smart and tech-savvy community of more than 22,ooo followers on Twitter.

It’s a fun way to both follow along with the show, as well as get interesting (and sometimes irreverent) insights from one of the most fintech-friendly audiences you’ll ever find.

We hope you’ll join us! The show begins at 8:55 a.m. on Wednesday, and tickets are still available. Be sure to check our our FAQ page for any questions or send us an email at info@finovate.com.

FinovateFall 2015 kicks off in less than 48 hours. That means fintech fans from far and wide are making their way to New York City for two days of live demonstrations of the latest in financial technology.

Last year, we shared the city with “Save the Planet!” parades, and visiting political potentates, including Presidents Clinton and Obama. This year, international tennis stars will bring crowds to their feet at the U.S. Open. All in all, it’s a great backdrop for our annual fall conference and a reminder of how truly unique New York City is.

So, to get you set up for FinovateFall this week—whether you will be joining us here in town or following along via Twitter and our Live Blog—here are a few details on the whats, whens, wheres, and hows to help make the most of your Finovate experience.

Schedule
Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning, 16 September. The first demo begins at 8:55 a.m. and the final demo of the day ends about 4:00 p.m.

On Thursday, registration again begins at 8:00 a.m. The first demo starts at 8:55 a.m. and the last demo ends before 3:00 p.m.

We hope to see you this week in New York City. If you haven’t yet picked up your ticket, visit our registration page and grab your spot now.

Venue
FinovateFall returns to the New York Hilton Midtown:

1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, New York 10019

Presenters
FinovateFall 2015 features 72 companies demonstrating the latest in fintech innovations in seven-minute, live demonstrations from stage. Learn more about our presenters via our Sneak Peek series, as well as at our Presenters Page.

Get Social
Once you’re registered for FinovateFall, there’s just one more step: joining the Finovate community on Bizzabo, our social events app.

Download the Bizzabo app from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or use Bizzabo’s online web interface. Search for “Finovate” and use the same email address you used to register for the conference as your login.

We’re looking forward to seeing you! Questions? Visit our FAQ page for more information or email us at info@finovate.com