Theodora (Theo) LauInnovator Technologist and Connector at Unconventional VenturesSpeaker
Profile
Theodora Lau is the founder of Unconventional Ventures, a public speaker, and an advisor. She is the author of Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence (2025), 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: As fraud threats continue to evolve and become a #1 issue for the financial services industry, how can all players collaborate to safeguard their customer assets and companies' reputations? What role can regtech, GenAI and digital identity play?
, 9:20amView SessionOpening remarks from the chair
, 10:50amView SessionPower Panel: What does the era of generative AI mean for FIs? What is our flavor du jour and how are FIs coping?
, 11:25amView SessionFirst come first served for our book signing with Theo Lau of her new book Banking on (Artificial) Intelligence: Navigating the Realities of AI in Financial Services
, 11:50amView Session