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FinovateFall 2026, the flagship fintech innovation gathering, will run Sept. 9‑11 in New York, drawing more than 2,000 senior decision‑makers from banks, insurers, venture firms and technology providers.

Program highlights and speaker lineup

The three‑day schedule offers over 55 hours of content, including 75 sessions that blend expert insight with hands‑on practice. Attendees can expect a mix of main‑stage keynotes, panel debates, and spotlight talks covering AI, customer experience, and the future of money.

Julie Muhn of Finovate, Alex Johnson of Fintech Takes and Angi Milano of Maven Advisory will dissect recent developments shaping the sector. They will be joined by speakers from Beyond The Arc, Truist Financial Corporation, Barclays US Consumer Bank, US Bank and Ally, focusing on trust‑building and point‑of‑need service in a session on customer experience.

Luther Liang of Grasshopper Bank will lead a discussion on stablecoins, outlining the mechanics, revenue potential and implications for payments. A panel on trust, risk and financial crime in a digital world includes representatives from RFI Global, Chimayo Consulting, Lincoln Savings Bank, Casap and Starling Bank, addressing how fraud defense can fuel growth.

Additional thought‑leadership will come from Theodora Lau of Unconventional Ventures, Chris Kay of M&T Bank, Paul Davis of Bank Slate Consulting and Elias Kruger of Long‑Range AI Consulting, who will map out where investors should allocate capital in artificial intelligence, where scaling makes sense and where prudence is required. Their analysis adds a strategic layer for participants looking to align technology spend with business outcomes.

Exclusive sessions for senior executives

FinovateFall also reserves private gatherings for qualifying participants. Community‑bank executives can join a dedicated spotlight with fintech innovators targeting that niche. Credit‑union leaders receive a pre‑event breakfast and a final‑day session aimed at matching solutions to their specific challenges.

Leaders+ offers an evening of focused dialogue for banking heads, featuring speakers such as Rahul Raj of Walmart, Yash Parikh of Amazon.com Services, Jim Perry of Market Insights and Steve Bishop of Know Your Agent. They will address disintermediation risks and ownership of the customer relationship when AI handles acquisition.

Beyond the curated panels, the event will showcase more than 70 live demos, giving attendees a rare chance to see emerging products in action. These demonstrations reinforce Finovate’s reputation as the premier venue for witnessing cutting‑edge fintech tools before they reach broader markets.

The agenda compresses six stages into three on the final day, allowing for deeper immersion in AI and innovation, customer experience and trust, and the evolving monetary system. This restructuring may benefit attendees seeking concentrated exposure.

It could also limit parallel options for those with broader interests.

FinovateFall promises a dense lineup of practitioners and thought leaders, positioning the event as a key venue for networking and strategic planning in an increasingly competitive fintech environment.

Overall, the event will be a significant gathering.