Conference Coverage

The year in review.

By John San Filippo

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By John San Filippo

By John San Filippo

By John San Filippo

By John San Filippo

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The event format was unique in that it was designed to introduce credit union attendees to a wide range of startups and other fintechs.

Knight outlined four key themes for the “future of underwriting,” based on a global survey of over 700 industry experts.

The panel was moderated by Mary Wisniewski, editor-at-large for Cornerstone Advisors. Panelists included Michelle Prohaska, chief banking and risk officer at Nymbus; Paolo Teotino, executive director at Rise Analytics; and Christie Kimbell, EVP at Filene Research Institute.

WaveCX launched Curator Command, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven tool it described as simplifying access to knowledge and powering smarter digital engagement to make digital engagement easier for users.

Casap helps credit union, banks and fintech customers “figure out how we can instantly resolve disputes for honest members (in the case of credit unions) without losing money to fraudsters.”

Finopotamus, an official media sponsor for the event, was onsite for MoneyLIVE North America.

MoneyLIVE North America, an event for which Finopotamus was an official media partner, was held in Chicago Sept. 15-16, 2025.

Charm Secuirty's AI-powered scam defense platform tackles “the fastest-growing vector of fraud: the exploitation of people, not systems.”

"“For these institutions that need to raise deposits, access to liquidity, obviously deposit is a big game now..."

First of its kind event focuses on CU tech investments.

An expert panel discusses strategies for Gen Z and "Bizumers"

Finopotamus spoke with Jack Henry's Shanon McLachlan and Brynn Ammon.

"It was pretty successful giving credit unions space to connect with each other, and also pulling in some of our demoing companies who focus on the credit union ecosystem.”

Jack Henry's Tap2Local is a game-changing payment solution for community FIs and their SMB accountholders.

The final day of CU NextGen Engage 2025, held August 25-27 in Cincinnati, continued the conference’s focus on practical, credit union-led innovation.

CU NextGen’s Engage 2025 conference was held in Cincinnati August 25-27. Finopotamus, an official media sponsor, was onsite to cover the event.

Third annual credit union-driven event focuses on fintech partnerships.

How AI is expanding the fintech ecosystem.

The 2025 installment of CU Build, the grassroots build-a-thon for users of Jack Henry’s Symitar core processing platform, was held July 18-20. Finopotamus was there to witness the innovation, camaraderie, and sense of community.

RegTech and AI among topics of discussion.

CU Build 2025 was held in Nashville July 18-20. Finopotamus was onsite to cover the event and interviewed Brian Sloan, the incoming president of the event.

The 2025 edition of the Origence Lending Tech Live conference was held June 16-18 in Nashville, Tenn. Finopotamus was there.

EDGE attendees were treated to a keynote address by Marc Randolph, co-founder and former CEO of Netflix.

The session was presented by Marcia Klingensmith and Bernard Hunter.

Stickley flipped his usual script with a freeform Q&A session.

Kelly argued that credit unions possess the necessary resources to thrive independently.

A panel discussion at FinovateSpring 2025 in San Diego explored the evolving landscape of financial institutions and their relationships with fintech companies.

Ami Iceman Haueter and Ben Maxim shared the recipe to MSUFCU's fintech secret sauce at FinovateSpring 2025.

Executives from Finalytics AI described FinovateSpring as one of the best conferences they've been to.

The ever popular Analyst All Stars session at FinovateSpring provided value insights.

A look at Kinective's long-term strategy.

The inaugural Velera Live conference was held April 14-16 in Denver at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center.

AI, open banking and payments top the list.

Donofrio spoke about the significant momentum behind Portico, Fiserv’s broader credit union strategy, and the evolving landscape for FIs.

This was billed as Fintech Meetup's only credit union-specific panel discussion.

Ammon discussed data modernization, platform evolution, and the increasing importance of cybersecurity for credit unions.

Personalization in banking is hardly a new concept, but its meaning and execution are rapidly evolving.

Finopotamus interviewed Chuck Fagan at GAC 2025.

Finopotamus attended a Fintech Meetup panel discussion on digital transformation for community FIs.

Laura Gibson-Lamothe was one of Finopotamus’ “meetups” at the 2025 Fintech Meetup. Her passion is infectious.