Not Your Average Sleepy Bank Conference
At the heart of Empire lies a commitment to challenging the status quo, and pushing the boundaries of what FinTech can (and should) be.
Hi there,
We’re three weeks out from the 2024 Empire FinTech conference, and the best way to describe the mood would be equal parts anxious, excited, and everything in between.
Throughout the past few weeks, we’ve made various announcements regarding our agenda, speaker line-up, and topics sure to catch the attention of our attendees.
But for anyone who may still be unfamiliar with what to expect, our go-to line remains:
Not Your Average Sleepy Bank Conference.
At the heart of Empire lies a commitment to challenging the status quo and pushing the boundaries of what FinTech can (and should) be. The future of our industry is not only about the technical advancements, but also about fostering meaningful connections and sparking lively discussions with the greater community.
That's why we've curated an agenda that breaks away from the norm and delivers an experience unlike any other.
One of the highlights of our conference is our unique lineup of formats, designed to captivate and inspire our audience. But it's not just about fun and games – our conference also tackles some of the most pressing issues facing the FinTech industry today.
Take, for example, our two debates:
Who Will Win the AI Race, FinTechs or Incumbents?
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the financial landscape, the competition intensifies between FinTech startups and established incumbents with deep industry roots. Who will emerge victorious in the fast-paced AI race shaping the future of finance?
Is Bitcoin More Likely to be at Zero or A Million in 10 Years?
Will Bitcoin revolutionize the financial world or fade into obscurity? In this riveting debate of financial fortune-telling, individuals are tasked to navigate what's next for Bitcoin and market dynamics as a whole.
… But we can also have some fun and games, right?
This year, we’re excited to debut our version of the Newlywed Game, with a FinTech twist. Here, we’ll delve into the dynamics between VC partners and the FinTech founders they support. Will they dazzle the audience with their synchronicity, or come up short? At the end, there will only be one winning pair who can prove they truly know each other inside out.
And a fan favorite will be returning to the stage: FinTech Family Feud.
Our esteemed host, Katie Perry (Owner of Ursa Major Media, Former Head of Marketing at Public), will be leading these two teams through riveting questions about all things FinTech.
That's where you come in.
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A reminder that NY FinTech Week is for anyone and everyone in the community, traveling near or far. To date, we have 40+ events taking place across the city. Scroll down to our events section to see them all, and how to add your own.
Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or a newcomer with a fresh perspective, get ready to share ideas, address challenges, and most importantly, forge relationships.
🎪 2024 Empire FinTech Conference
We’re in the home stretch, and time is ticking to grabbing your ticket before our FINAL price jump. Don’t miss out on *the* FinTech event of the East Coast.
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🗞🎧 The latest news in FinTech.
Reads
⏩ Why Direct Relationships Are The Way Forward For BaaS | Forbes
Greater emphasis on the bank-FinTech relationship could be what saves the BaaS paradigm.
🛑 Late-stage VCs may be preventing their startups from going public in 2024 | TechCrunch
Founders might have unintentionally given their VCs too much power to block an IPO
👑 Customer Is Still King and Queen of Banking Innovation | PYMNTS
While the nature of banking interactions has changed, the fundamental trust that customers place in their banks remains the same.
📈 The rise of the fintech fractional employee | FinExtra
These specialists are like the elite mercenaries of the business world – highly skilled, incredibly focused, and ready to tackle specific challenges with precision.
🏠 The era of the AI home broker approaches | Axios
A well-trained AI would probably provide a better, more reliable service than most human brokers — at a tiny fraction of the cost.
Listens
🧐 Why does wealth management ignore women? | Fintech Insider by 11:FS
Whether you want it, have it, or inherit it, wealth affects us all, but as we’re recording this just after International Women’s Day, we want to zoom in on how the wealth space is serving women. Women have been traditionally underserved in this space, but as wealth management solutions move into the digital world, we want to know what opportunities this creates to provide effective and appropriate tools to support women through all stages of their wealth journey. So we are going to look at how the current landscape shapes up, the challenges this creates, and what is being done to address this.
And ICYMI, our very own Jon Zanoff has been on a few pods recently, talking about the latest FinTech trends, insights, and what to expect at this year’s NY FinTech Week:
🗣 The Fintech OG Series: Matt Burton and Jon Zanoff | This Week in Fintech Podcast
🗣 The Discover/Capital One Merger, Lineage’s Latest Consent Order, Inflation Affects Tooth Fairy Pricing | Fintech Recap
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