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FinovateFall
September 9-11, 2026
The Marriott Marquis Times SquareNew York

Theodora Lau
Founder at Unconventional Ventures
Speaker

Profile

Theodora Lau is the founder of Unconventional Ventures, a public speaker, and an advisor. She is the co-author of The Metaverse Economy (2023) and Beyond Good (2021), and host of One Vision, a podcast on fintech and innovation. Her monthly column on FinTech Futures explores the intersection of financial services, tech, and humanity. She is named one of American Banker’s Most Influential Women in FinTech in 2023. She is also a regular contributor and commentator for top industry events and publications, including BBC News, Finovate, American Banker, and Journal of Digital Banking. Her work has also been published by MIT Tech Review, Harvard Business Review, and The Banker.

Agenda Sessions

  • Power Panel: Agentic AI Will Be Revolutionary - As It Moves From Theory To Pilots What Are The Opportunities? How FIs Are Using It To Make Or Save Money

    5:15pm
  • Opening remarks from the chair

    10:50am
  • Power Panel: The AI Investment Map - Where to Spend, Where to Scale & Where To Stop. Back Office AI Is Scaling Fastest - Where Are The Best Front Office Use Cases?

    11:25am
  • Power Panel: AI Has Pervaded Every Area In Banking & Will Become The Operating System Of Financial Services – What Do You Need To Know? Where Can You Win?

    12:40pm