Fintech Forward: Strategy, Scale, and Success in a Rapidly Changing Market.
Event Overview:
Event focused on fintech disruption, emerging technologies, and the unprecedented opportunities being created by AI. Join us for this fantastic conversation.
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The discussion will bring together executives, founders, investors, and professionals to explore how leading fintech companies are adapting, where real opportunities are forming, and how individuals and organisations can position themselves to learn, grow, and benefit from what may be a once-in-a-generation shift driven by AI and emerging technology.
Event Details:
Date: March 10th 2026.
Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Networking until ~7:30 PM)
Agenda:
5.00 PM - 5.30 PM. Registration. Drinks and h'ordeuvres.
5.30 PM - 5.33 PM. Welcome Letty RM Tech Banking.
5.33 PM - 5. 36 PM Intro to Event. Sheela Ursal. GP & CEO. Fintech Next.
5.37 PM - 6.00 PM Keynote . Gene Teare. Crunchbase Journalist. Ex. Tech Crunch.
6.00 PM - 6.30 PM Panel. See details below.
6. 30 PM - 6.40 PM Audience Q &A.
6.40 PM - 6. 42 PM Closing Remarks – Vanessa Di Frances, SVP SVB
6.42 PM - 7.00 PM Networking and drinks continue.
Please note we might extended some section of the agenda depending on start time, interest and engagement. We have the venue until 7.30 pm before we need to start to wrap up. Expect event to run from 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm and plan accordingly.
Location: Downtown San Francisco (near Market & 2nd). Details sent to registered attendees.
Audience : ~120 investors, founders, professionals and senior leaders in fintech.
What to Expect
Real-world perspectives on AI in financial services
Insights into payments, platforms, and fintech infrastructure
A forward-looking discussion on growth, resilience, and opportunity
Networking across the spectrum with executives, founders, and investors
Event open to everyone not just women.
Speaker Lineup
Gene Teare. Journalist and Research Lead at Crunchbase. Ex Tech Crunch
Priya Lakshminarayanan, CPO Recurly. Ex-Brex, Meta, PayPal, MSFT.
Vidya Eashwer, CTO Forge / Charles Schwab. Ex-NYSE, Intercontinental Exchange.
Natasha Allen, Partner Foley and Lander LLP
Rebecca Carvatt, EY, Partner Financial Services
Sheela Ursal. Founder and CEO Fintech Next. Ex-Amazon, Western Union, Motorola / Google. Emerging Fund Manager.
See additional Details below.
Who Should Attend
Fintech and financial services executives
Product, technology, and strategy leaders
Founders and operators building in payments, banking, and platforms
Investors and ecosystem partners
Format
The event is intentionally conversational, prioritising insight and discussion over formal presentations. Expect thoughtful dialogue, audience engagement, and meaningful networking.
Why Attend
Fintech is entering a new phase shaped by AI, regulatory shifts, and changing customer expectations. This event is designed to help attendees stay informed, inspired, and connected at a moment when understanding where the industry is heading matters more than ever.
We Can’t Wait to See You There!
We do not accept walk-ins.
Connect with Fintech professionals in Silicon Valley.
Speakers
Please note terms:
Event suited for 21 years and above. Confirmed Registration and Government issued ID required for the event attendance.
Please be sure to answer all questions in registration, incomplete registrations will be deleted or cancelled anytime. Please be sure to fill out all of the information.
No cash purchase required to attend the event.
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Our event's code of conduct which is centred on creating a respectful, friendly, and professional experience for all attendees. Any behaviour that is harassing or degrading to any individual, in any manner, is unwelcome.
It is the responsibility of each participant to familiarise themselves with and adhere to these standards. We urge everyone to actively contribute to establishing a welcoming and secure environment.
Please note that we retain the right to refuse entry to or remove any individual from the event at any time, based on our discretion.
Event not suited for solicitors. Pardon us recruiters, realtors, financial advisors, the community values your services and would appreciates a no sales events. Thanks in advance for understanding.
Event attendance requires host approval post registration. We limit attendance based on venue capacity and suitability of participants.
Location information will be sent to approved guests a few days prior to the event.
By registering or participating you agree to release, waive, and discharge the event organisers, hosts, sponsors, partners, volunteers, venue owners, and their respective employees, agents, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, demands, or causes of action arising out of or related to participation in the event.
This event promises an opportunity to mingle with industry veterans, budding entrepreneurs, and potential investors alike. Our past events have been met with great enthusiasm, and we're anticipating another great turnout. Don't miss out on the chance to be a part of it!
See ya soon.
Fintech Next Team.