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Conference Coverage
Get the latest information from conferences and other industry events that Finopotamus has attended either in-person or virtually. Here you can find both session coverage and in-depth interviews.


A Look Across the Pond: MoneyLive Summit 2025 Takeaways
AI, open banking and payments top the list.
W.B. King
Apr 3


Fiserv’s Doug Donofrio on Portico’s Growth, Cloud Strategy, and Supporting Credit Unions
Donofrio spoke about the significant momentum behind Portico, Fiserv’s broader credit union strategy, and the evolving landscape for FIs.
John San Filippo
Apr 1


Fintech Meetup Sessions: Growing Membership & Engagement – The Credit Union Playbook for Digital-First Expansion
This was billed as Fintech Meetup's only credit union-specific panel discussion.
John San Filippo
Apr 1


Jack Henry’s Brynn Ammon on Database Evolution, Modernization, and the Future of Credit Union Tech
Ammon discussed data modernization, platform evolution, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity for credit unions.
John San Filippo
Apr 1


Fintech Meetup Panels: Delivering Personalization at Scale for Every Era of the Banking Customer Journey
Personalization in banking is hardly a new concept, but its meaning and execution are rapidly evolving.
John San Filippo
Apr 1


Onsite at GAC – Chuck Fagan on Velera’s Vision: Scale, Technology, and Partnership for Credit Unions
Finopotamus interviewed Chuck Fagan at GAC 2025.
John San Filippo
Mar 31


Fintech Meetup Panels: Accelerating Digital Transformation in Regional & Community Banks and Credit Unions
Finopotamus attended a Fintech Meetup panel discussion on digital transformation for community FIs.
John San Filippo
Mar 31


Fintech Meetup Flashback: A Conversation with Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director of the Georgia Fintech Academy
Laura Gibson-Lamothe was one of Finopotamus’ “meetups” at the 2025 Fintech Meetup. Her passion is infectious.
John San Filippo
Mar 31


Why They Came: The Voices of Fintech Meetup 2025
Finopotamus asked attendees what they hoped to get out of Fintech Meetup 2025.
John San Filippo
Mar 17


Alkami to Host Third Annual Women in Banking Event at Co:lab 2025 Conference
Driving positive outcomes for women in technology.
W.B. King
Mar 4

GAC 2025: Aleks Bogoeski of Origence Talks eContracting
On opening night of GAC, Finopotamus conducted its first interview of the conference.
John San Filippo
Mar 3


CULytics Summit Celebrates 10 Years of Data-Driven Transformation for Credit Unions
Finopotamus is the exclusive media sponsor for this important event.
John San Filippo
Dec 10, 2024


Filene’s ‘big.bright.minds’ Day One Recap
By John San Filippo The Filene Research Institute’s big.bright.minds conference was held in San Diego November 19-21. The 19th was...
John San Filippo
Nov 21, 2024


VentureTech 2024 Is a Wrap!
Nickels takes home the top prize.
John San Filippo
Nov 15, 2024

Ribbon Wins the Launch Party Pitch Contest at VentureTech
Ten fintechs vied for the top honor.
John San Filippo
Nov 12, 2024


Jack Henry’s Inaugural Thinktank Developer Conference Aims to Unify Fintech Leaders
Creating space for fintech developers.
W.B. King
Nov 5, 2024


Nick Evens Talks Money20/20, VentureTech and Fintech Investing
Finopotamus caught up with Evens at Money20/20.
John San Filippo
Nov 1, 2024

Money20/20 USA: The Zeta Interview
An opening day interview at Money20/20 USA.
John San Filippo
Oct 28, 2024


Raddon’s Bill Handel: Branches Staying Relevant; Economy, Rates Causing Anxiety
What does 2025 look like?
Roy Urrico
Oct 25, 2024


Jack Henry Connect 2024: 4 Execs, 4 Questions Each
Finopotamus sat down with four key Jack Henry executives to discuss a wide range of tech topics.
John San Filippo
Oct 21, 2024


FIs Investing in Next-Gen Tech Continues to Rise in 2024; Annual Future Branches Event Will Explore Opportunities
Personalization solutions tops FI tech spending in 2024.
W.B. King
Sep 26, 2024


Fintech Experts Weigh-In on Trends and Innovations Following FinovateFall 2024, Part 2
Comments told to Finopotamus about FinovateFall.
Roy Urrico
Sep 24, 2024


Fintech Experts Weigh-In on Trends and Innovations Following FinovateFall 2024, Part 1
Post-FinovateFall 2024 comments.
Roy Urrico
Sep 23, 2024


Reseda Summit 2024 Kicks off with Keynote from boost.ai’s Henry Iversen
Industry expert provided thoughts on how credit unions can best leverage artificial intelligence (AI).
John San Filippo
Sep 19, 2024


Bancography Caps Eventful Month with ‘Best of Show’ at FinovateFall 2024
A 'Best of Show" recognition, new features for its plan, and a journal focus on attracting new accounts.
Roy Urrico
Sep 18, 2024


Talkdesk Wants to Ensure a Superior Member Experience
Offering members and staff a single experience platform.
Roy Urrico
Sep 13, 2024


Rapid Finance Lynx FIs with Small Business Lending Data
A way to help FIs make quick decisions about small business loans.
Roy Urrico
Sep 12, 2024


Fifth Annual PBC Conference Will Address Cannabis Banking and Payments Protocols
The inside skinny on all things cannabis banking.
W.B. King
Aug 8, 2024

CU Build 2024: Inspiration, Innovation and a Whole Lot of Energy Drinks
Finopotamus was onsite for the fourth annual hackathon.
John San Filippo
Aug 5, 2024


2024 World Credit Union Conference Returns to U.S. After Nearly a Decade; Modelshop Among Presenters
Lessons on digital transformation and improving member services on tap.
W.B. King
Jul 9, 2024


Lending Tech Live: The Tony Boutelle Interview
Onsite coverage from the Origence annual user conference.
John San Filippo
Jul 8, 2024

CU Build: Changing Credit Unions and Changing Lives
The fourth annual CU Build, powered by Jack Henry, is less than a month away.
John San Filippo
Jul 1, 2024


Origence Reflects on 30 Years in Business and Looks Forward to Lending Tech Live Conference
Celebrating 30 years in business and 25 years of hosting conferences.
W.B. King
Jun 17, 2024


Corelation 2024: Cornerstone’s Shevlin Says Financial Education Doesn’t Work
The focus, said Shevlin, should be on financial performance.
John San Filippo
Jun 4, 2024


Corelation 2024: The Rob Landis Interview
Finopotamus spoke with the company president at the recent Corelation conference.
John San Filippo
Jun 4, 2024


MDT E3 2024: Key Executive Insights
We talked strategy with three CUSO executives.
John San Filippo
Jun 3, 2024


MDT E3 2024: MCUL’s Corkery Provides Keynote
More onsite coverage from Member Driven Technologies' 2024 E3 conference.
John San Filippo
Jun 3, 2024


MDT E3 2024: The Larry Nichols Interview
Finopotamus talks tech with the president and CEO of Member Driven Technologies.
John San Filippo
May 29, 2024


THINK24: Fagan Talks Technology and Advocacy
"... I don't think a lot of the folks in Washington understand the technology that's being used.” -- Chuck Fagan
John San Filippo
May 10, 2024


EDGE 2024: Straight Talk from Jim Nussle
Nussle shares sharp opinions and startling facts.
John San Filippo
May 7, 2024


FinovateSpring Throws Spotlight on Credit Unions
Credit Union Spotlight gives CU technologists a chance to here from fintech providers up close and personnel.
Roy Urrico
May 3, 2024


2024 Member Forum: More Post-Merger Updates from PSCU/Co-op Solutions
A chat with Chuck Fagan and Brian Caldarelli.
John San Filippo
Apr 16, 2024

15 Years of ‘Crashing’ GAC
The crasher code: Be interested, not interesting, and you will go far.
W.B. King
Apr 11, 2024


CFPB’s Chopra Talks Open Banking at FDX Global Summit
Focusing on CFPB’s position on accelerating America’s shift to open banking.
Roy Urrico
Apr 10, 2024


NCUCA 2024: AI Takes Center Stage
Collections, recovery and artificial intelligence.
John San Filippo
Apr 8, 2024


CULytics Summit 2024: Driving Innovation Through Data Activation
Your credit union has all this great data. Now what?
John San Filippo
Apr 1, 2024


Fintech Meetup Panel: How to Build a Successful Bank-Fintech Partnership
Insights from experts in the field.
John San Filippo
Mar 25, 2024


GAC2024: 2 Top Tech Execs Look Forward
We caught up with Jack Henry's Shanon McLachlan and PSCU/Co-op Solutions' Chuck Fagen.
John San Filippo
Mar 18, 2024

Conference Preview: Finopotamus Named Official Media Sponsor of 2024 CULytics Summit
CULytics offers Finopotamus readers a $100 discount on registration
John San Filippo
Feb 26, 2024


Global Women’s Leadership Network Awards Four Scholarships for Upcoming World Credit Union Conference
Scholarship winner Michelle Careera speaks about the CU industry and global sisterhood.
W.B. King
Feb 20, 2024
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