The Value of Slowing Down: Executive Briefings at FinovateFall 2025
In an industry where headlines shift from AI to regulatory changes to stablecoins at breakneck speed, finding moments to pause and reflect becomes increasingly valuable. The financial services landscape demands constant attention, yet meaningful insights often emerge only when we take time to explore topics with depth and nuance.
Creating space for deeper understanding
This is the philosophy behind our Executive Briefings at FinovateFall. Rather than rushing through complex topics, these sessions create a dedicated space for thoughtful exploration led by industry experts who bring clarity to challenging subjects.
This year's focus areas
The 2025 Executive Briefings will explore several critical themes:
- AI's evolving landscape: Beyond the hype, understanding real-world applications and competitive implications
- Community banking perspectives: Exploring the unique position of community banks in today's financial ecosystem
- Security and compliance: Examining how criminal methodologies are evolving and what this means for financial institutions
- Women in fintech: Advancing conversations beyond traditional frameworks
The Ten AI Solutions You Need to Know About Today
FIs are rapidly adopting AI technologies, but success requires strategic implementation that balances innovation with governance. This session explores essential AI solutions transforming the industry.
- Proven AI applications enhancing fraud prevention, compliance, risk management, lending, and customer intelligence
- Strategies for implementing AI safely and compliantly while maintaining explainability and meeting regulatory requirements
- Frameworks for aligning AI initiatives with business strategy and change management for maximum adoption and ROI
- Practical approaches for scaling AI from pilot projects to production systems that deliver measurable business value
Community Banking: Challenges Worth Discussing
Community banks remain essential pillars of local economies and small business growth. Their journey differs significantly from larger institutions, facing distinct challenges around:
- Technology adoption with limited resources
- Competitive pressures from both traditional and non-traditional players
- Navigating regulatory requirements with smaller compliance teams
- Balancing personalized service with digital transformation needs
Financial Crime Prevention: Protecting Customers and Brand Reputation
Senior bankers face evolving challenges in safeguarding assets and maintaining trust in today's complex threat landscape. This session provides essential strategies for comprehensive financial crime prevention.
- Current and emerging threats including AI-powered fraud and deepfakes
- Implementing risk-based approaches tailored to specific business lines and customer segments
- Establishing meaningful KPIs to measure compliance program effectiveness
- Best practices for creating a proactive security culture
Continuing Important Inclusion Conversations
Our ongoing collaboration with Women in Fintech addresses questions that matter:
- How do we move beyond conventional DE&I approaches?
- What safeguards ensure AI doesn't reinforce existing biases?
- Which metrics meaningfully measure progress in the industry?
Join these conversations during morning intermissions on September 8-9.
Sponsorship opportunities
Interested in sponsoring an Executive Briefing and collaborating with Finovate's producer on topic development? Contact sponsor@finovate.com or find out about all our sponsorship opportunities here.