
When it comes to fintech conference content, our keynotes are king.
From the growing role of AI in financial services to the deregulation trends in the US, this year’s FinovateSpring will offer a variety of insightful keynotes and special addresses on the most pressing issues in banking and fintech.
Below we’re highlighting some of the presentations that will be delivered from the main stage over the three days of FinovateSpring, May 7 – 9, in San Diego. Visit our FinovateSpring hub to learn more, check out the full agenda, and reserve your seat!
Keynote Addresses: Deregulation, Crypto, AI, and More
What will the Trump Administration Mean for Banking, Fintech, and Innovation? What are the Risks and Opportunities of Deregulation? How Will Consumer Protection be Affected? Will We See More Bank M&A Activity as a Result of Deregulation? Featuring James McCarthy, Founder and Chairman, McCarthy Hatch. Wednesday / 10:15am
The Crypto Craze: Does it Matter? Rather than the Crypto Lottery, Should We Focus on Stablecoins as the Real Game Changer as They Become a Major Cross Border Payment Type? Featuring Michael Rihani, Director of Product, Coinbase. Wednesday / 4:05pm
The Inexorable Move from AI to GenAI to Agentic AI: What Challenges and Opportunities will Agentic AI create for FIs? What Does Agentic AI Promise and What Are the Risks? Featuring Nick Fok, Venture Partner, Erez Capital. Wednesday / 4:20pm
The Global Economic and Geopolitical Outlook and the Direction of Travel for the US Economy. Featuring Manas Chawla, Founder and Chief Executive, London Politica. Friday / 2:20pm
Additional scheduled keynotes include:
- The intersection of Quantum and AI and What it Means for Financial Services. Friday / 3:25pm
- Global Fintech Trends: Where are the Most Exciting Innovations and What Can US Banks Learn from Asia, Africa, and Latin America: How Collaboration between Traditional Banks and Fintechs in Emerging Markets is Fostering Innovation Enhancing CX and Driving Financial Inclusion. Friday / 9:05am
- Where Next for Banking-as-a-Service Following the Collapse of Synapse? Thursday / 3:50pm

Special Addresses: Agentic AI, Credit Management, and Modernization
How Banks and Fintechs Are Using AI to Modernize, Automate, and Drive Profitability Now. Featuring Javier Pérez García – Global Director, VASS FSI (A Digital Transformation Company specializing in Financial Services). Wednesday / 10:00am
How AI-Enhanced Credit Management Elevates Creditworthiness, Trust, and New Revenue. Featuring Adrian Nazari, Founder & CEO, Credit Sesame. Wednesday / 1:50pm
The Age of Agentic AI: Financial CX at the Edge of Autonomy. Featuring Alan Ranger, VP of Marketing, Cognigy. Wednesday / 3:05pm
Out of the Box Keynotes: Cybersecurity, Culture Fluidity, and CX
Cybersecurity and Your Business—How to Protect Your Customers’ Money and Data, Plus Your Brand. Featuring John Iannarelli, The Voice of Cyber & Security, FBI John. Wednesday / 10:30am
Culture Fluid: A New Mindset in an AI-Driven Age. Featuring Sharon Gai, Author, Culture Fluid. Thursday / 10:35am
Creating Trust and Loyalty Through AI-Enhanced CX. Featuring Jon Lakefish, Founder, Lakefish Group. Friday / 9:50am
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