Presenting sponsor Finnovate.io.
Join us for a high-energy afternoon moderated by Fintech Cadence as fintech leaders reveal their bold predictions, answer your burning questions in an interactive "Ask Me Anything" and watch startups demo their products live. In just three hours, you'll experience the future of fintech in action, all in one electrifying session!
1pm - 1:45pm Finnovate.io Panel: Fintech “Time Machine”
Peering into the Future of Fintech: What will the world of fintech be talking about five years from now? Get ahead of the curve with this visionary panel where industry leaders share their bold predictions for the future of finance, and assess how the market has changed and will discuss what is being done to help get us there. Don’t miss out on hearing what the top minds believe will shape the next half-decade of innovation and disruption!
Moderator:
Layial El-Hadi: Executive Director of Fintech Cadence
Panelists:
Azim Esmail, AVP, Venture & Product at ATB Ventures
Alfred Yang, Founder of Finnovate.io
Michelle Cochrane, Innovation Lead, Director at Interac Corp
2pm - 2:45pm Reverse Panel Ask Me Anything
Your Questions, Their Expertise: These industry leaders will explore how fintech businesses are harnessing technology to drive better engagement, optimize monetization, and transform payment experiences. Plus, we’ll be launching a live survey during the panel, where attendees can provide real-time feedback on these key topics and interact directly with the panellists.
Moderator:
Chelsea Hallick: Business Development Manager of Calgary Economic Development
Panelists:
Jil Macdonald, COO of Walnut Insurance
Laura J. McDonald, Co-Founder & CEO of FLORA (Flora Fertility)
Nic Beique, Founder & CEO of Helcim
3pm - 3:45pm Fintech Product Chat
Where Ideas Meet Action: Fintech Product Chat will showcase an emerging fintech and its cutting-edge products' functionalities. Whether you’re a founder, an investor, or a fintech enthusiast, this dynamic experience highlights the future of tech-driven fintech in action.
Moderator:
Layial El-Hadi: Executive Director of Fintech Cadence
Panelists:
Elizabeth (Liz) MacRae, Co-founder and Head of Partnerships, Village Wellth
Luke Mifflen, Head of Development, Village Wellth