With FinovateFall 2026 less than a week away, there’s not much time left to make your last-minute preparations before the conference begins on September 9 (September 8 for those lucky delegates attending one of our exclusive Leaders+ or Credit Union Spotlight pre-events!).
We’re looking forward to hosting more than 2,000 senior-level decision-makers, including more than 1,000 from banks and financial institutions, and more than 300 from credit unions and community banks. Add to that our full, 72-demo roster and a slate of insightful keynote speakers and panelists, and we’re on track to deliver one of the best FinovateFall conferences to date.
To help you make the most of your experience, here’s a handy guide of need-to-knows before and during your time at FinovateFall next week. We’ll see you at the Marriott Marquis Times Square in New York!
Connect Yourself
- The first step is to download the ConnectMe app from your preferred app store and set up your attendee profile. The ConnectMe app is a great way to review and keep up with the conference agenda as the show gets going. You can also use ConnectMe to set your schedule for the week and begin networking. We’ve added functionality within the app to make it easier than ever to exchange digital business cards with your fellow attendees.
- Follow #FinovateFall on LinkedIn for live updates. We’ll share event photos and announcements throughout the conference.
- FinovateFall is about helping you connect with the people you want to meet, which is why we offer more than ten hours of dedicated networking time across the three days of the event. In addition to organic networking, we’re also helping you find meetings that matter via our ConnectMe platform, where you can search other attendee profiles and schedule meetings directly through the app. FinovateFall is also featuring a number of interactive discussion roundtables to facilitate conversations between industry experts and your peers. Check out our agenda to see which roundtables most interest you.
At the Conference
- The conference begins Wednesday, September 9. Registration opens each morning at 8am. Continental breakfast and coffee will be available in the networking area.
- The general sessions will begin each morning at 9am with networking breaks scheduled throughout the day. Each conference day will conclude with a drinks reception and networking opportunity.
- With so much going on at FinovateFall this year, a little preparation can go a long way toward ensuring you don’t miss the sessions, speakers, and demos you’re looking for. In addition to the agenda in ConnectMe, check out our blog posts highlighting some of this year’s top attractions.
Special Attractions
- FinovateFall 2026 has something for everybody, along with a few offerings designed for specific audiences. These include our Leaders+ and Credit Union Spotlight on September 8. These pre-event exclusives give bank and credit union professionals, respectively, an opportunity to discuss issues relevant to their organizations and hear insights and experiences from industry analysts, executives, and innovators. To learn more about joining us for Leaders+ or the Credit Union Spotlight, reach out to [email protected].
- Free books! FinovateFall 2026 is proud to host a pair of book signings. Steve Bishop and Tony del Fierro, co-authors of Know Your Agent, will sign their book on the morning of Wednesday, September 9. Author and founder of Unconventional Ventures Theodora Lau will sign her latest book, Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence, during the networking session Wednesday evening.
- Our award-winning strolling magician and mentalist is back! Joining attendees at the networking reception Wednesday evening, our magician will wow you with feats of close-up magic and live illusions!
Final Notes
- There’s a lot going on at FinovateFall this year. To make sure you get seamless access to everything you’ve registered for, please remember to bring—and wear—your badge every conference day.
- Dress code for FinovateFall is business casual to business formal. Need some guidance? Here are some tips for women and for men.
- Questions? Before the event, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Once you’re at the venue, stop by our registration desk on the fifth floor or ask a Finovate staffer if you need help.
