At FinovateSpring 2025, taking place May 7 through 9, the excitement doesn’t end with the live demos on stage during the first two days of the conference. In addition to a star-studded keynote lineup and a full afternoon of topic-specific breakout sessions on Friday, attendees can look forward to a carefully curated selection of engaging panel discussions and executive briefings led by some of the sharpest minds in financial services and fintech.
Tickets for FinovateSpring are available now! Visit our registration page today and take advantage of early-bird savings.
Here’s a preview of what’s in store:
Beyond Financial Inclusion: How Can Banks Capture the Huge Growth Opportunity Offered by This New Customer Base?
In this panel, moderated by Jim Perry, Senior Strategist at Market Insights, the audience will discover how banks can move beyond traditional notions of financial inclusion and tap into the enormous growth potential of underserved markets. This session will explore strategies to authentically connect with and serve new customer segments.
AI-Driven Profitability in Financial Services: How Banks and Fintechs Are Unlocking New Revenue Streams and Cost Efficiencies
In this 90-minute session, which is hosted by VASS Intelegyz and moderated by Julie Muhn, Senior Research Analyst at Finovate, will showcase how AI can transform core financial operations, with real-world strategies for aligning AI with business goals and scaling from pilots to production. Practical, no-nonsense insights await.
Please note that this is an exclusive, invitation-only briefing for banks and financial institutions. If you are in that category and are interested in participating, please email [email protected].
Power Panel: Getting Beyond the Hype: How Can Financial Services Providers Harness AI, GenAI, and Agentic AI to Make or Save Money?
Moderated by Jason Henrichs, CEO at Alloy Labs, this session looks into AI in banking. It is everywhere— but how can banks and fintechs really turn it into profit? The panel will cut through the buzzwords to reveal how financial services providers can capitalize on AI’s real opportunities.
Analyst All Stars: How Financial Services Have Been Changed Forever
The Analyst All Stars Session is always one of the most popular sessions at the event! This year’s session features analysts from Cornerstone Advisors, Curinos, CCG Catalyst Consulting, and Fingerprint. The experts will bring their own, unique insights on the shifts redefining banking technology, digital content strategies, and customer onboarding.
The Coming Storm for Community Banks: How Can They Find a Path to Change and Compete in the New Digital World?
This executive briefing, moderated by Jason Henrichs, CEO at Alloy Labs, tackles how community banks can navigate digital disruption, adapt quickly, and carve out competitive advantages.
Power Panel: As Embedded Finance Expands Beyond Banking, How Can FIs Capture the Opportunity That Could Generate Over $100B in Revenue?
Moderated by Phil Goldfeder, CEO at American Fintech Council (AFC), this panel will explore how embedded finance is reshaping the industry—and what banks need to do now to get ahead of the curve.
Power Panel: As Fraud Threats Continue to Evolve, How Can All Players Collaborate to Safeguard Customer Assets and Company Reputations?
This power panel, which is moderated by Jas Randhawa, Managing Partner at StrategyBRIX, will look at how collaboration is key as fraud threats escalate. This session will explore how technologies like regtech, GenAI, and digital identity can help defend the financial ecosystem.
Power Panel: The CX Revolution: How Financial Services Providers Can Compete in a Hyper-Personalized World
This session, moderated by Tanvi Lal, Investor at Intuit Ventures, will explain how top financial brands are reinventing customer experience (CX) to meet consumers at their point of need—and what lessons they can steal from big tech.
Power Panel: Balancing the Balance Sheet: How Can Banks Win the Battle for Deposits?
Moderated by Mary Miklethun, Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank, this power panel will offer strategies for banks to win (and keep) customer funds in a competitive market in which deposits are under pressure.
Investor All Stars: Are We Going to See a Sustained Fintech Boom?
The Investor All Stars session is notoriously popular with fintechs looking to form and maintain relationships with venture capitalists, as well as banks interested in keeping tabs on funding and valuations. Moderated by Kris Cole, Managing Director at Prosek Partners, this session will offer insight into an investor’s perspective on what’s going on in fintech and banking.
Whether you’re looking to deepen your understanding of AI, explore new growth channels, or get ahead of trends like embedded finance and CX, these sessions offer invaluable opportunities to gain fresh insights and connect with industry leaders.
Secure your spot now and make the most of your FinovateSpring 2025 experience.