Why Does Frontier Tech Matter to Banks? SF #TechWeek

​Event Description

​In an era of rapid technological advances and merging innovations, the financial sector is not exempt from the need to adapt and evolve. This panel discussion brings together prominent voices representing bullish and bearish perspectives on the relevance and implication of frontier technologies for banks in 2023 and beyond. Our distinguished panelists will engage in a thought-provoking and comprehensive debate dissecting the risks and opportunities these technologies present to the banking industry.

​ Key topics covered will include:

• ​What banks identify as frontier technologies, including the discussion of AI, blockchain, quantum computing, augmented and virtual reality, and the Internet of Things (IoT)

• ​What the bull and bear case is for banks interacting with nascent but potentially transformative technologies

• ​Banks’ response and strategy when weighing factors that impact the adoption of frontier technologies, including the regulatory environment, corporate culture, and potential collaborations with fintech companies and startups

• ​The future outlook and exploration of the long-term impact of frontier technologies on the banking landscape, the potential winners and losers, and how banks will partner with emerging companies to future-proof their businesses

​Please note: Coffee & refreshments will be made served at 9:30am PST with the panel discussion beginning at 10:30am PST

​This event is a part of #TechWeek - a week of events hosted by VCs and startups to bring together the tech ecosystem.