Welcome Demo Companies!

Due 30 days after receipt of invoice and before the event.

You'll receive your invoice via email from the customer service team within a week of signing the demo contract. Please email them directly with questions or concerns.

We encourage you to promote your participation via social media. This link will generate a personalized LinkedIn post that you can share with your network.

For more information and helpful marketing tips and tricks, please review the Marketing Brochure.

By using these graphics via social media and your website, your followers will know you’ve been selected to demo (a huge honor!).


You're free to use these wherever you deem appropriate and should also include the 20% promo code FKV2794DEMO for those interested in attending.

Scheduling link available March 24.

March 30 - April 10. More information below.

For companies who have demoed at Finovate before, here are some coaching tips and a coaching video to watch as a refresher.

Scheduling link available April 7.

April 13 - 24. More information below.

This details the date and session of your demo. Demo slots on May 5 and 6 are randomly assigned.

Due by March 27.

This short form outlines the materials Finovate needs to create the branded sign at your demo stand.

Due by April 10.

More information below.

Due by April 10.

More information below.

Scheduling link available April 7.

Rehearsals will be held at the venue on Monday, May 4. The venue is the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, 1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101.

Limited slots available -- first come, first served.

The Press List and Attendee List will be made available on April 21.

NOTICE: It has come to our attention that there are entities reaching out offering to sell the FinovateSpring attendee list. These sellers are not affiliated with Finovate, and while we can’t stop them from sending emails, we strongly recommend against engaging with them. All demoing companies will be able to view the attendee list on the ConnectMe platform when it goes live. We’ve found that it is far more productive to reach out to attendees via ConnectMe than it is to purchase a list like the ones being offered, which may or may not contain accurate information.

You are allowed to bring one pull-up banner (33.5” x 81” in size) and promotional materials — please see additional guidelines and restrictions below.

Guidelines for Pull-Up Banners and Promotional Materials at Demo Stands

• Pull-Up Banner Specifications: Each demo company is permitted to bring one pull-up banner with a maximum size of 33.5” x 81”. Banners exceeding this size will not be allowed.
• Promotional Materials: Companies may bring promotional materials to their demo stands. However, we strongly encourage the use of sustainable and eco-friendly options to minimize environmental impact. Please note that promotional materials can only be distributed from demo stands and cannot be left on tables, chairs, etc. throughout the venue.
• Space Considerations: All banners and promotional materials must remain within the boundaries of your designated demo stand space. Items that infringe on neighboring demo stands or obstruct other companies’ displays will be subject to removal by event organizers.
• Compliance: Event organizers reserve the right to remove any banners or materials that exceed the approved size or encroach on other demoers’ spaces.

More information coming soon.

More information coming soon.

Nominations open until April 24.

Note: Any forms submitted after April 24 will not be accepted.

More information below.

Available April 14.

This short form is crucial in making sure that you're properly set up for your demo.

Distributed via email on April 28.

All lead scanning runs through the event app ConnectMe. Demo companies are responsible for collecting leads at their physical demo stands. Information on how to scan leads will be shared prior to the event. Finovate will capture leads from attendees who watched your demo live and visited your virtual booth.

Lead data will be available during the event on our Lead Insights platform. Leads will be visible in the platform 24 hours after they are scanned. Your primary contact will receive log in details prior to the event so that your team can get familiar with the system.

Additional information on Lead Insights can be found here.

Finovate has a room block at the venue hotel, the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. Make sure to book your room at this discounted rate before the room block fills up!

FinovateSpring is in San Diego on May 5-7.

Demoing companies have a demo stand in the Expo Hall exclusively on the day of their demo (May 5 or 6). The Expo Hall opens at 8:00 AM each day.

You will receive a copy of your edited demo video within two weeks after the event. Please be patient as it takes time to edit all the videos.

This video can be used in your marketing, sales, etc. efforts.

Scheduling link available March 24.

March 30 - April 10.

Only for speakers who have not demoed at a Finovate event.

In this first round of demo coaching, we’ll help you maximize the value of your time on stage by creating a demo that will engage the audience and clearly communicate why your product is innovative/interesting. We’ve seen quite a few demos over the years and have a lot of experience that we’re happy to share with you.

Here are some coaching tips and a coaching video to watch as a refresher.

Scheduling link available April 7.

April 13 - 24

Demo coaching #2 is required for all companies.

In the second round of demo coaching, we’ll help you prep for your demo presentation on stage. Be prepared to do a timed dry run of your demo for detailed feedback.

Scheduling link available April 7.

During this optional rehearsal, your speakers will have the opportunity to run through their demo on the main stage with full A/V and support from our demo strategists, Greg Palmer and Heather Stowell.

Rehearsal slots are limited -- first come, first served.

To edit your Virtual Booth, click on the Exhibit Hall tab at the top and find your virtual hub. After clicking on Showcase, you can edit your showcase by clicking on the Edit Stand button at the top right (see first image below). Note: Only showcase representatives have the ability to edit stands.

Also, if your company's booth representatives are live on the platform, they will be highlighted in green in the Talk to the Team section, and attendees can click on their profile to send a direct message, schedule a meeting, or begin a conference call via audio/video within the platform. Your company will gain leads from any attendee who visits or interacts with your virtual booth.

All attendees start with maximum availability. To adjust this, click on the My Schedule & Meetings tab at the top. In the left panel choose Availability, and you'll see all the times you're available to meet in green. To make yourself unavailable during one of those times, click on the time and it will turn gray. This means you're unavailable. Only times in green will be the available time slots shown to attendees when scheduling meetings with you (see second image below).

After clicking on the Attendees tab, browse attendees by filtering by attendee type or key word searching by company or name. You can also filter by networking tags, including the ones you selected when first logging in.

Helix matches are also a great way to connect with attendees who have similar interests or align with your networking objectives. After clicking on the Attendees tab, scroll through your Helix matches at the top. The platform automatically recommends potential matches based on relevant tags and AI.

To schedule a meeting, follow these steps: Click on the Attendees tab at the top and select an attendee by clicking on Book Meeting on their profile (see third image below). Select a day/time for the meeting, include a message, and click Let's Meet. Accepted meetings will appear on your schedule under the My Schedule & Meetings tab in Meetings, and you'll receive an alert in your notifications.

A few days after the event ends, ConnectMe will close and attendees will receive an invitation to view the demo videos on Finovate's website. As content is edited, it will be made available to watch on demand here.