The Top 5 Tech Conferences of 2025

By Finn O'Potamus

As we wrap up another whirlwind year of travel, networking, and keynote sessions, we’ve looked back at the data to see which events resonated most with you, our readers. While we attend dozens of events annually to bring you the latest in fintech, these five conferences stood out as the clear favorites based on your engagement.

From the regulatory halls of D.C. to the high-stakes energy of Las Vegas, here are the top five tech conferences of 2025 and the must-read stories that defined them.

1. America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) – March in Washington, D.C.

The GAC remains the premier event for credit union advocacy, but the tech conversations happening in the hallways are just as vital as the ones on Capitol Hill. This year, our coverage of Fiserv’s strategy caught your attention.

• The Highlight: A deep dive into Portico’s growth, the shift toward cloud strategy, and how these tools are specifically designed to support the evolving needs of credit unions.

• Read the Full Story: Fiserv’s Doug Donofrio on Portico’s Growth and Cloud Strategy

• The Interviewee: Doug Donofrio, Senior Vice President and Head of Credit Union Solutions, Fiserv

2. Underground Collision Las Vegas – October in Las Vegas

The Underground always promises a raw, unfiltered look at the industry, and the Las Vegas Collision was no exception. It’s where the most provocative ideas in fintech often find a voice.

• The Highlight: A breakdown of the high stakes and regulatory hurdles surrounding stablecoins, explained through a clever "Vegas analogy".

• Read the Full Story: Hauptman Lays Out Stablecoin Stakes with Vegas Analogy

• The Presenter: Kyle Hauptman, Chairman, National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)

3. Fintech Meetup – March in Las Vegas

In a few short years, Fintech Meetup has become a powerhouse for networking and discovery. To understand the momentum behind the event, we spoke with a wide range of attendees about what drew them to Las Vegas in 2025.

• The Highlight: We captured the "Voices of Fintech Meetup" to understand why this has become a "can't miss" stop on the circuit.

• Read the Full Story: Why They Came: The Voices of Fintech Meetup 2025

• The Interviewees:

  • Laura Gibson-Lamothe, Executive Director, Georgia Fintech Academy

  • Mitch Rutledge, CEO and Co-Founder, Vertice AI

  • Kirk Klinkhammer, CEO, CU LIFT Fund

  • Tylor Tourville, Head of the Fintech Practice, Gregory FCA

  • Mike Duncan, Founder and CEO, Bankjoy

  • Dan Roselli, Co-Founder and Managing Director, RevTechLabs and RevTechLabs Capital

  • Baron Conway, Chief Strategy Officer, Finalytics.AI

  • Philip Paul, CEO, Cotribute

  • Chandan Pal, Chief Marketing Officer, Scienaptic AI

  • Kelly Reilly, Head of Financial Services, COMMAND

  • Rob Thacher, Founder and CEO, BankShift

  • Holly Glowaty, Founder and Principal, UniFI Group

  • Steven Ramirez, CEO, Beyond the Arc

  • Clint Lotz, Founder, TrackStar AI

  • Kris Wilson, Chief Administrative Officer and Co-Founder, loanTERRA

  • Pete Major, VP Fintech Solutions, MDT

  • Philip Taliaferro, Chief Growth Officer, Lendio

  • Jonny Rosen, Manager of FI Partnerships, Hapax

  • Alex Niu, VP of Marketing, DataVisor

  • Liang Zhao, Communications and PR Director, Middesk

4. Jack Henry Connect – September in San Diego

Jack Henry Connect is consistently a deep dive into the practical technology that keeps financial institutions running. This year, the focus was on tools that provide an immediate edge for small business members.

• The Highlight: A dedicated panel discussion on Tap2Local, a solution being hailed as a "game changer" for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) trying to navigate the modern payments landscape.

• Read the full story: Tap2Local a Game Changer for SMBs

• The Panelists:

  • Mark Jeffries (Moderator), Author and Event Emcee

  • Ben Metz, Chief Technology Officer, Jack Henry

  • Erica Pilon, VP of Corporate Strategic Planning and Initiatives, Jack Henry

  • Chris McNulty, Senior Advisor and Product Management Consultant, Jack Henry

  • Wade Arnold, CEO, Moov

5. Money20/20 – October in Las Vegas

The biggest show in the industry lived up to the hype once again. With so much happening at once, we focused on the most impactful conversations with the industry's primary movers and shakers.

• The Highlight: Our "Revisited" feature distills the massive event into eight key interviews that define the current state of financial technology.

• Read the Full Story: Money20/20 Revisited: Eight Key Interviews

• The Interviewees:

  • Ashley Knight, SVP of Product Management, Experian

  • Sai Rangachari, Chief Product Officer, Temenos

  • Patricia Montesi, Co-Founder and CEO of Qolo

  • Rens Troost, CTO, and Brian Bauer, Head of Product at Rational Exponent

  • Booshan Rengachari, Founder and CEO of Finzly

  • Ran Goldshtein, SVP of Payments and Network for Fireblocks

  • Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice

  • Hartley Thompson, CEO of Microblink