2026 Payments & Banking Symposium: The Shift —
Leading the Future of Finance
Together, we will explore how leaders redefine the movement of money across modern, connected systems. Attendees will examine emerging technologies, AI innovation, and strategies for navigating economic uncertainty and evolving customer expectations — equipping them to lead with confidence and shape the future of finance. See the full
agenda below.
| Monday, April 27, 2026 | |
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| Registration Opens | |
| Activities: Golf Tournament & Spa | Located at Torrey Pines Golf Course. There will be a shuttle from The Del to Torrey Pines in the morning. Experience ocean-inspired wellness at The Del’s spa. |
| Lunch | |
| The Shift | We'll reflect on the past year highlighting what's defined the fintech and banking space with a forward-looking perspective on what trends and opportunities are top of mind. |
| Lessons in a Disconnected Payment Infrastructure | Take a closer look at a fintech company struggling to meet customer needs with a fragmented payment setup, and learn from their experience updating to a more integrated infrastructure. |
| Welcome Cocktail Reception | |
| Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | |
| Breakfast | |
| Responsible AI in Banking: Balancing Innovation, Risk and Regulation | AI has the potential to transform how banks run their business, but with it comes a lot of risk. Learn what industry leaders are saying on how to responsibly leverage AI. |
| Tokenized Banking | Traditional treasury management is being redefined by blockchain innovation. In this session, fintech and banking leaders will explore how stablecoins are converging with treasury infrastructure. |
| Lunch | |
| Resilience Among Escalating Threats | This session will equip leaders to face threats, including cybersecurity and fraud, with resilience. |
| Making Regulation Work for Business | Hear from an industry expert as they unpack the latest regulation news, evolving tax and compliance implications in the fintech industry. |
| Profitability Under Pressure | Hear from executives as they reflect on their biggest priorities and biggest challenges, including changing interest rates, facing their organizations. |
| Closing Dinner Reception & Entertainment | |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | |
| Breakfast | |
| Modernizing Payments at Scale | This session will spotlight how organizations have modernized their payment infrastructure. |
| From Competition to Collaboration: How Banks, Fintechs, and Government are Working Together | Hear from a mixture of bank, fintech, and government representatives as they reflect on the evolving relationships across each of their organizations. |
| Planning for a Connected Future | Moving from reflection to execution, this session with an industry executive will explore top recommendations on how to shift to a more connected future for money movement and flexible payments to unlock revenue. |
Where leaders around the world meet for the future of fintech
Hear key takeaways from last year's symposium
Jakub Petri, Visa
Rachel Castro, SVP, U.S. Bank
James Kissane, TD Bank
Jonathan Comeau, Wells Fargo
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Early-bird pricing ends December 31

