Finovate conferences showcase cutting-edge banking and financial technology through a unique blend of short-form demos and key insights from thought-leaders.

Join Kevin Brown, CMO and Head of Corporate Development for Onbe, as delves into emerging trends in digital payments, the ongoing relevance of paper checks, and the potential of AI in revolutionizing payment systems. He also sheds light on the importance of context-driven payout choices and the future of cross-border payments.

The dawn of AI has prompted uncertainty surrounding the future of the design industry as generative tools have a flair for creativity. But can designers actually work with AI to create more authentic work? In this video Amy Balliett, Sr. Fellow of Visual Strategy at Material, answers this crucial question by examining some of the AI tools on offer today and explores the strategies for preserving originality in visual content through AI.

Join Linda Yueh, Fellow in Economics at Oxford University, as she discusses insights from her book 'The Great Crashes: Lessons from Global Meltdowns and How to Prevent Them'. In this episode, Yueh outlines a three-step framework for identifying and mitigating financial crises, discusses the current economic landscape including potential risk areas like China's property sector, shadow banking, and high interest rates. She also explores the impact of big tech and decentralized finance on traditional financial systems and highlights the importance of competition and innovation in fostering economic growth. https://informaconnect.com/finovateeurope/

Sarah Hayward is one of the hottest names in British cooking. Her meteoric rise from apprentice to head chef in under 10 years speaks for itself, and in 2023 her culinary accomplishment was recognised as she was crowned Michelin's Young Chef of the Year. Most days Sarah can be found in the kitchen of The Coach in Marlow, a Michelin-starred gastropub owned by celebrity chef Tom Kerridge and renowned for its creative and seasonal British cuisine. Streamly spent the day with Sarah, finding out about the milestones, challenges, and triumphs that have shaped her remarkable career.

Effective decision-making in the workplace is crucial for strategic alignment, resource optimisation and problem-solving. Good decisions can help to manage risks and promote growth, and organisations look to their leaders for clear direction on the next move. Joseph Bikart is author of The Art of Decision Making and he sat down with Streamly to discuss what good decision-making looks like and how you can learn to to it.

Three top marketers share their thoughts on the importance of authenticity in content for the Gen Z audience. You can find the full interviews

Charles Potts, SVP, Chief Innovation Officer, ICBA, joins us to give an overview of the competitive environment community banks are operating in and how they can keep up the pace. Stay up to date with the community on https://finovate.com/ Find out more about FinovateSpring on http://www.finovatespring.com/

Alex Matjanec, Founder of Wysh, joins us to talk about his Best of Show winning demo at FinovateFall 2023, and explores the future of insurance and insurance products and how to bring them to younger generations.

Jeremy Balkin, Founder and CEO of TodayPay, shares his journey from being a Managing Director at JP Morgan to establishing TodayPay, a pioneering company in the field of 'refunds as a service.' Jeremy discusses the inspiration behind TodayPay, the company's progress over 18 months, partnerships with major firms like Visa, and their exciting future projects, including a direct-to-consumer product offering instant gratification and cashback on refunds.

Brought to you by Streamly and the Content Marketing Institute, Mind vs Machine is a marketing challenge like you've never seen before! Two expert teams go head-to-head to craft their most creative, innovative, winning content marketing pitch. But there's a twist! While one team relies on the power of human mind, the other has AI as a teammate. Join Cathy McPhillips, Geoffrey Director, and Mark Kats as they compete for a chance to prove whether AI - with a little human help - can outperform human creativity or if the human mind remains the key to innovative marketing of the future!

Perry Rotella, Managing Director for Financial Services at Box, talks about the predominance of unstructured data among financial institutions, and the challenges these companies face in managing such data. He explores how AI can be leveraged to sift through, analyze and summarize unstructured data, improving personalization, compliance and data security all at once.

Have you ever thought about the effect that a good piece of music can have on your mood? Or how irritating bad music can be? Now apply that to your brand and you'll realise how important it is to get your audio identity just right. We spoke to sonic branding guru and Global Creative Strategy & Innovation Director at MassiveMusic & Songtradr, Roscoe Williamson, to get his guide on how to create the right sound for your brand.

Join Rahul Kumar, Vice President and General Manager of Financial Services and Insurance at Talkdesk, as he discusses the what financial institutions are doing to overcome the barriers to delivering a superior customer experience. Including why leaders are prioritizing the contact center as a central part of their AI and CX strategy.

'Just BE confident.' If only it were as easy as saying those three words. Confidence Coach Lizi Jackson-Barrett's story begins with losing her hair to alopecia in 2017, and leads to her becoming a successful confidence coach and leader. So what got her to this point? Jackson-Barrett joins us in the Streamly Studio to delve into her key steps on how to go from 'zero confidence to full confidence' as a leader.

On Wednesday 22 November, FinTech Futures brought over 100 industry professionals together to look beyond the hype and assess the current state of play in the AI landscape at it's AI Insights panel discussion and networking event. Take a look at the highlights from the day in our short video.

Christopher Hollins from SVB discusses the challenges and solutions for startup financial operations, scaling businesses, and the importance of cash flow management. Highlighting the role of digital tools and APIs in providing data visibility and reconciliation, Christopher shares valuable advice for founders on optimizing financial systems to ensure long-term success, even amid economic uncertainties. Tune in for practical insights into improving financial discipline and leveraging advanced tools and platforms to drive growth and stability in the innovation economy. https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/

The toxic waste produced by construction is a huge concern for the industry. Joanne Rodriguez and her company Mycocycle are working on an innovative and sustainable solution to deal with the problem - and it involves mushrooms. By using fungi to process hazardous waste, they are able not only to eliminate toxins, but potentially also produce materials that have a second use, shaping a new future of sustainable waste management.

Music mogul, philanthropist and entrepreneur Percy Miller, otherwise known as Master P, shares his journey from hip hop artist to serial entrepreneur with a multi-million dollar business legacy. In this exclusive interview, Miller explores how influential hip hop culture has become. He also addresses how corporate America and hip hop can help one another as rappers and large companies unite to create great music and mutual respect.

Jackie Wylie, the head of marketing at Middesk, discusses the challenges financial institutions face, the importance of the KYB (Know Your Business) process, and the potential for dynamic onboarding flows. Learn about Middesk's future directions, including advancements in fraud prevention, acquiring specialized data sets, and forming key partnerships to help their clients onboard more businesses efficiently. https://informaconnect.com/finovatespring/