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Mainstage sessions featuring the best in fintech from around the globe.

Innovation Challenge is an annual program that recognizes innovative U.S. fintech startups with ties to Georgia. Eligibility for the program, which includes both cash and in-kind awards for the winning company, is limited to founders of early-stage companies who have raised less than $1.5 million in funding and are based in (or committed to relocating to) Georgia. Learn more here.

The TAG Fintech ADVANCE award program recognizes innovative U.S. fintech companies with ties to Georgia. Click here for more information.

Available throughout Fintech South

Explore the 50+ exhibitors in our expo. Learn about each organization’s mission, people, products and services.

Dedicated time for meetings, each day of Fintech South.

One of the most important aspects of events is engaging with other industry stakeholders to learn, grow your business, and advance your career – but we know your time is valuable and you need to make the most of it. That’s why we’re partnering with Braindate for a powerful new curated meetings program at Fintech South 2023!

What is a braindate?

It is your opportunity to learn from your peers and make the right connections! Braindates are one-on-one or small group conversations based on topics posted by you and fellow participants in the Braindate Topic Market. They can be used to brainstorm, solve challenges, share expertise or experiences while meeting new (brilliant!) people.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? Then post a topic yourself and invite others join a group discussion where you are the host. Haven’t signed up yet? Need some help getting engaged? Then stop by the Braindate check-in desk located just outside the Georgia Ballroom on Level 2 and our expert team will guide you each step of the way.

Here’s what to do:

1. Log in to the TAG Events App to book your braindates as soon as the Braindate platform is launched in September.
2. Once Fintech South begins, you’ll connect with your braindates on-site in the Braindate Lounge. Our Learning Concierges will be available to assist you in the Lounge!

Learn more about networking at Fintech South HERE

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From ChatGPT to Roboadvice: How AI is Transforming Financial Services

Tuesday, September 12
Room 205

The Rise of AI in Fighting Financial Crime

• Siraj Ali Mohamed, Experion Technologies
• Sudhir Nair, AmeriSave Mortgage; loanDepot
• Pradeep Vancheeswaran, Experion Technologies

Intelligent Automation in Financial Services: New Efficiencies and Workforce Realities

• Jethro Lloyd, iLAB
• Yogaraj (Yogs) Jayaprakasam, Deluxe
• Demi Knight Clark, Tidalwave.ai
• Dr. Mark Moyou, NVIDIA

Real-World Impact of Generative AI: Bend the Productivity and Savings Curve by Optimizing Company Spending

• Bill VanCurren, NCR Corporation; BVC Advisors LLC
• Marva Bailer, Globality

Scaling Fairness-as-a-Service: How to Reduce Algorithmic Bias in Financial AI

• Kareem Saleh, FairPlay AI
• Erin Schilling, Atlanta Business Chronicle

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B2B Fintech: The Unsung Heroes Powering Next-Gen Financial Solutions

Wednesday, September 13
Room 201

Modernizing Business-to-Business Payments Through Enhanced interoperability & Connectivity

• Ernie Martin, Digital Business Network Alliance; Receivable Savvy
• Guy Berg, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

The Coming Revolution in Embedded Payments

• Robin Gregg, RoadSync
• Joshua Silver, Rainforest
• Aleksandra Teichman, Cross River
• De’Havia Stewart, Serena Ventures
• Lizzie Guynn, TTV Capital

Scaling a Fintech Business

• Stephen Walsh, Keeper Solutions
• Maria Gagic, Enterprise Ireland

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Open Banking & Finance: Data Sharing, Innovation & Access

Wednesday, September 13
Room 205

Nothing Immediate About Getting the Greenlight: Two Fintechs’ Journeys to Bank Partnerships

• Brandon Horne, Greenlight
• Julie Offen, JPMorgan Chase
• Matt Pierce, Immediate
• Christina Bechhold Russ, Truist
• Stephanie Foster, Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA)

Accelerating Digital Transformation in Banking: What Leading FIs Are Doing to Keep Pace and Harness the Latest Technologies

• Aloke Agarwal, PwC
• Steven Q. Riddick, Visa
• John Jenkins, Western Alliance Bank
• Lane Martin, PwC
• Kattia Sigui, Maast

Why “Open” is Not a 4-Letter Word in Banking: What Banks in the U.S. Can Learn from the Rest of the World

• Eduardo Goni de Oliveira, Rendimento/pay
• Filipe Torqueto, Sensedia
• Natalia Cruz, Sensedia

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Digital Assets, DeFi & Web3: Why the Future of Financial Services Is Still Powered by Blockchain

Wednesday, September 13
Room 203

DLT is Transforming the Financial Services Industry: Where Are You Going?

• Sandeep Kaur, Innova Solutions

How One of the World’s Largest Payments Companies is Working to Bring DeFi to the Masses

• Mina Khattak, Worldpay at FIS
• Zenobia Godschalk, ZAG Communications; Hedera Hashgraph

Tokenized Economies: Use Cases for Digitization of Real World Assets

• Nicholas Baes, Bakkt
• JoAnn Holmes, HOLMES@LAW, LLC
• Shannon Diesch, Quarter
• Zenobia Godschalk, ZAG Communications; Hedera Hashgraph

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Inclusive Fintech: Closing the Gaps, Serving the Underserved

Wednesday, September 13
Room 201

Fintech Goes to Work: Powering Financial Health in the Workplace

• Tal Clark , Instant Financial
• Kim Ford, Fiserv
• Jessica Kemp, Highline
• Brian Tate, Innovative Payments Association

Inclusion As An Innovation Strategy: Boosting Profitability Through Inclusive Design

• Alexandra Raymond, Amazon Studios

Doing Well By Doing Good: Where Impact Meets Opportunity for Financial Institutions

• Gregg O’Neill, in/PACT
• Michael Lewandowski, Method

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The Future of Commerce: Fintech for Where, When, and How People Will Shop Tomorrow

Tuesday, September 12
Room 203

Serving Up Fintech: A Prominent Atlanta Restauranteur’s Perspective On How Seamless Payments Drive Customer Loyalty

• Caroline Ward, sunday
• Jay Clarke, Southern Proper Hospitality Group

AI-Powered Personalization for Proactive Customer Retention

• Sebastian Builes – 2022 Innovation Challenge Winner; Arcum

Getting in the Loop for Seamless Commerce: Building a Community Empowered Super-App

• Will Wang Graylin, OV Loop
• Maija Ehlinger, Hypepotamus

Putting Customers’ Needs First: What’s Next for Buy Now Pay Later & Real-Time Lending?

• Barclay Keith, Momnt
• Nandan Sheth, Splitit
• Melissa Schmidt, Elavon

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White Hats, Black Hats: The Art and Science of Fighting Financial Crime

Tuesday, September 12
Room 201

Next Gen Regulatory Compliance for Digital Banks: What Happens When AI Meets Regulation?

• Vlad Lounegov, Mbanq
• Scott Harkey, Endava

How Fintech is Unlocking Growth in the Cannabis Industry: Transacting in a Compliant and Lawful Manner

• Michael Breslin, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton; FP Omni Technologies
• Joe Radest, Radest Ventures; FP Omni Technologies

The Power of Real Digital Identity: Putting Digital Trust at the Core of Every Customer Interaction

• Yuelin Li, Onfido
• Mark Burnside, FORVIS

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The Evolution of Money Management: Growing, Protecting, and Sharing Wealth

Wednesday, September 13
Room 203

Changing the Relationship Between People and Money: How Fintech Can Influence Smart Financial Decisions

• Pedro Moura, Flourish FI
• Paula Grieco, Commonwealth

Nasdaq’s Global Head of Data On Enabling Global Investors to Build Generational Wealth By Unlocking Access to U.S. Markets

• Brandon Tepper, Nasdaq

Fairer Finance: Fintechs Providing Access for Underserved Investors and to Underserved Competitive Markets

• Eleni Delimpaltadaki Janis, Equivco
• Sabrina Lamb, WorldofMoney.org; Wekeza
• Sally Outlaw, Worthy Financial
• Dara Albright, Decent Millionaire Podcast; Dara Albright Media

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Crypto, Cross-border, Social & Real-time: The Next Chapter for Digital Payments

Wednesday, September 13
Room 205

Unlocking Growth by Sharing Payments Data: Opportunities and Guardrails

• Dondi Black, TSYS, a Global Payments company
• Dave Excell, Featurespace
• Scott Grimes, 2021 Georgia Fintech Hall of Fame Inductee; Cardlytics

The Need for Speed: The Launch of the FedNow Service and Industry Perspectives on the Impact of Instant Payments

• Daniel Baum, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
• Audrey Hall, Brightwell
• Sven Hinrichsen, Corpay, a FLEETCOR company
• Michael Reed, Deluxe
• Elizabeth McQuerry, Glenbrook Partners