One such event is the upcoming LendIt Fintech USA 2022 conference taking place on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 at the Javits Center in New York City. According to the organizers, the event is the largest of its kind to take place in the Big Apple each year. This year, the event boasts 255 sponsors, 350 speakers and more than 4,000 attendees. It is aimed at addressing a continuously changing financial landscape.
“Like much of the economy today, financial services is experiencing a rapid upheaval. We are seeing a multi-decade transformation where fintech will take center stage as everything becomes digital,” according to the event’s organizers. Each year, in addition to the New York conference, LendIt also offers events in Miami and London.
From Twitter
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Among the many featured showcases at the networking event will be its Women in Fintech Program. The Deloitte-sponsored event includes a luncheon and speed networking segment on day two of the conference.
“LendIt Fintech USA is dedicated to fostering meaningful connections, celebrating the women paving the path forward, and helping the next generation of female fintech leaders succeed,” according to promotional materials.
Women in Fintech kicks off at noon and is planned to run to 2:30 p.m.
Additionally, the broader conference will feature a number of notable keynote speakers. Those speakers include representatives from fintechs and legacy financial institutions alike. Among them are:
- Chris Britt, co-Founder and CEO at Chime
- Stephanie Cohen, global co-head of consumer and wealth management at Goldman Sachs
- Sarah Clark, SVP digital identity at Mastercard
Additionally, LendIt is offering a new Cryptonexus workshop ahead of the conference at The Knickerbocker Hotel on Monday, May 23 and Tuesday, May 24.
“Cryptonexus is a one-day interactive workshop developed by Fintech Nexus and BanklessDAO to enable financial service and fintech professionals to move from crypto-curious to crypto-capable, safely & confidently,” says the organization. “Advances in blockchain technologies have created new opportunities, challenges and threats to traditional banking organizations and fintechs alike. It is critical for financial service and fintech executives to understand the power of the blockchain, how to use crypto tools, and how to navigate the Web3 landscape to build a better financial future. Cryptonexus helps bridge this gap.”
From Twitter
Sarah Terrelonge @SarahTerrelonge May 3
"#LendItFintech USA is back in the financial capital of the world, NYC. We’re excited to be a part of this year’s event. Join us and the wider #fintech community in only a few weeks. Use promo code SPONSOR15_FISERVSOL to save 15%. https://t.co/sSLLl0oaEg"
For a list of other conferences and networking events taking place this year: See The 56 Biggest Fintech Conferences & Events in 2022 compiled by FintechLabs SMB Center. That list can be accessed here.
