North America is a dynamic fintech hub, with major centers located in New York, San Francisco and Toronto. The region excels in areas like digital payments, digital assets, and robo-advisory services. These sectors have propelled the region’s prominence in the fintech sector.
Projections by German statistic portal Statista indicate substantial growth in North America’s digital assets market, forecasted to surpass US$41 billion in assets under management (AUM) by year-end. Anticipated revenue expansion of 17.99% is expected in 2025.
Likewise, the digital payments sector is on an upward trajectory, with a total transaction value forecasted to hit US$3.36 trillion by the end of 2024.
In the area of robo-advisory services, the US stands as a frontrunner, with projected AUM reaching US$1.5 trillion by 2024’s end. This momentum is poised to continue with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.76% from 2024 to 2027, culminating in an estimated total of US$1.9 trillion by 2027. Furthermore, user adoption in the robo-advisors market is expected to soar, reaching 21.5 million users by 2027.
As North America maintains its position as a fintech powerhouse, numerous conferences are being held across the region every year to spotlight the latest advancements and innovations in the sector. These large-scale events bring together the industry’s most prominent innovators, renowned experts, and key decision-makers to discuss the sector’s biggest opportunities and most pressing issues. Today, we look at 10 must-attend fintech events taking place in Q2 2024 across North America.
American Banker Payments Forum
March 27 – 28, 2024
The Diplomat, Hollywood, FL, USA
The American Banker Payments Forum, taking place on March 27 and 28, 2024 at the Diplomat in Hollywood, Florida, aims to serve as a platform for discussing the latest trends and challenges in the realm of payments, offering insights into winning strategies from innovation to customer experiences.
The forum is anticipated to draw an influential audience comprising over 300 attendees, with 73% being senior-level decision-makers, and over 80 industry thought leaders. The event promises unique insights and ideas that cannot be found elsewhere, making it a valuable gathering for professionals seeking to navigate the evolving landscape of banking and payments.
Key themes to be addressed include the opportunities and obstacles in instant payments, the implications of the new FedNow Service, and the impact of Gen Z on the landscape of online shopping. Experts will delve into these topics, providing predictions and analyses rooted in customer behavior trends.
Future Digital Finance
April 02 – 03, 2024
Hyatt Regency New Orleans, LA, USA
Scheduled for April 02 to 03, 2024, the Future Digital Finance conference will convene at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans in LA, USA. Positioned as more than just a conference, it promises an immersive experience, spotlighting how financial service organizations are strategically prioritizing digital initiatives to elevate customer experiences and pave the way for future innovations.
The event aims to gather leading minds from across America’s financial landscape, spanning from major banks to regional entities. Attendees can anticipate gaining insights into actionable strategies tailored to meet evolving consumer expectations and foster meaningful customer relationships.
The event will offer interactive networking opportunities across various segments of the industry, enabling attendees to expand their professional networks and glean insights from peers. The conference will draw from six months of research and collaboration with an advisory board to ensure alignment with industry trends and hot topics.
FIMA 2024
April 08 – 09, 2024
Westin Copley Place, Boston, MA, USA
Taking place on April 08 and 09, 2024, at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA, FIMA 2024 is a premier event focusing on data management within the finance industry. Over the past two decades, FIMA has evolved into a gathering of over 300 industry executives, providing a platform for benchmarking, networking, and learning.
The event’s agenda is crafted by a thriving community of data executives, ensuring it addresses the latest trends, challenges, and strategies in data management. With a focus on actionable content, FIMA aims to provide value to attendees and their respective businesses. The event is also designed to encourage interaction, offering over 15 hours of structured and unstructured networking activities.
Attendees can expect honest, unbiased discussions on current trends and future directions, facilitating deep connections both during sessions and through dedicated networking opportunities. They will also have ample opportunities to engage with peers, exchange ideas, and seek solutions to pressing challenges, making it a unique and immersive event experience.
Canadian Fintech Summit 2024
April 09 – 10, 2024
MaRS Discovery District, Toronto, ON, Canada
The Canadian Fintech Summit 2024 is set to take place at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, Canada on April 09 and 10. This annual summit brings together a diverse array of stakeholders including fintech companies, investors, enterprises, financial institutions, AI enterprises, and service providers from across the globe.
This year’s event will be centered on Fintech 2.0, highlighting the integration of financial products and services into everyday applications and programs. Additionally, this year’s summit will spotlight the transformative potential of generative AI in fintech, exploring the innovative opportunities arising at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial technology.
The event will boast a lineup of influential speakers, including founders, CEOs, and industry leaders, who will share their insights and experiences, shedding light on current challenges and opportunities in the fintech landscape.
A central feature of the summit will be the Pitch Battle, where over 20 startups specializing in capital markets, lending, accounting, payments, retail, insurance, and other sectors will compete for investment opportunities and partnerships. Past participants have collectively secured over US$50 million in investments, emphasizing the summit’s role in catalyzing growth and collaboration within the fintech ecosystem.
Transact by ETA
April 17 – 19, 2024
Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, NV, USA
Set to take place from April 17 to 19, 2024 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Transact by ETA will offer a unique opportunity for decision-makers in the payments industry to convene, network, and conduct business.
Attendees can expect a diverse range of insights and strategies from payments experts across specialized areas, covering topics driving payments growth, innovation, technology, security, risk, compliance, and empowerment. The conference will also offer engaging meetups, live product reveals, and practical insights to inspire attendees and empower them to achieve success in the present while strategically planning for the future competitiveness of their businesses.
With the payments industry evolving rapidly, Transact by ETA aims to equip attendees with the knowledge, insights, and connections needed to stay ahead of the curve. The event is expected to bring together over 3,000 attendees, including 800+ C-level executives, 150+ exhibiting companies, and 150+ industry speakers.
Wealth Management EDGE
May 13 – 16, 2024
The Diplomat Beach Resort, Hollywood, FL, USA
Wealth Management EDGE, set to unfold from May 13 to 16 at The Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood in Florida, promises to be a powerhouse event gathering wealth management leaders across various domains including investment, wealthtech, operations, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), talent management, and marketing.
This unique conference will amalgamate three industry-leading brands: Inside ETFs+, WealthStack, and RIA Edge, into a single comprehensive platform. Throughout the week-long event, attendees can expect to gain real-world solutions to enhance their investment strategies, technology adoption, and practice management, thus gaining a competitive “edge” over their peers.
Wealth Management EDGE will be structured around three key pillars:
- Investment: Delve into the latest ideas in investment strategy, product, and portfolio construction, with discussions on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and more led by hundreds of experts, advisors, and issuers;
- Productivity: Explore how technology is revolutionizing business growth, with insights from a new generation of advisors leveraging wealthtech innovations; and
- Growth: Fine-tune your firm’s processes and strategies, covering areas from M&A to succession planning, compensation, human capital, and leadership.
FinovateSpring
May 21 – 23, 2024
Marriott Marquis San Francisco, CA, USA
Scheduled to take place from May 21 to 23, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, FinovateSpring promises to deliver an exceptional experience for fintech enthusiasts. With a focus on facilitating meaningful connections, this event is set to attract an executive-level audience, with over 1,200 senior decision-makers expected to attend, including representatives from banks, financial institutions, and investors.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with the innovators driving the most exciting technological advancements in finance. With live product demos, each lasting just 7 minutes and devoid of slides or presentations, participants will gain insights into the latest tech innovations reshaping the financial services landscape. These demos will cover a wide spectrum of solutions, ranging from payments and asset management to customer experience, anti-fraud measures, artificial intelligence, and more.
Furthermore, FinovateSpring will prioritize diversity and inclusion by spotlighting underrepresented founders and highlighting innovations in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) sectors through scholarship demos. Networking will also be at the heart of FinovateSpring, with high-impact sessions designed to facilitate quality connections that can propel businesses forward.
The event’s agenda features industry experts from financial institutions and fintech companies who will delve into various facets of financial services, providing invaluable insights to navigate future challenges and opportunities. Confirmed speakers include representatives from prominent institutions such as JP Morgan, Charles Schwab, US Bank, and HSBC, among others.
Consensus 2024
May 29 – 31, 2024
Austin Convention Center, Austin, Texas, USA
Consensus 2024, scheduled from May 29 to 31 at the Austin Convention Center, stands as one of the world’s largest and most influential gathering uniting all facets of the cryptocurrency, blockchain, and Web 3.0 community.
This iconic annual event aims to serve as a platform for robust discussions, visionary insights, and hands-on workshops focused on addressing industry challenges and shaping the future of decentralization.
Attendees, including developers, investors, founders, brands, policymakers, and more, will gain valuable tools and insights to contribute to the ongoing evolution of the digital economy. They’ll get to interact with thought leaders from traditional finance, blockchain, AI, Web 3.0, and other domains, to share insights and debate the future trajectory of the industry. Additionally, top-tier brands representing various sectors of the digital economy will gather to showcase their innovative products and services.
Since its inception in 2015, Consensus has grown into the quintessential crypto and blockchain event of the year, attracting participants from all corners of the industry and mainstream society. From payments and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to decentralized finance (DeFi), regulation, investing, and the metaverse, Consensus celebrates the multifaceted impact of blockchain technology on commerce, culture, and communities.
With over 15,000 attendees, 600 journalists, and 500 speakers at Consensus 2023, including Fortune 500 CEOs, lawmakers, and notable figures from around the globe, this event has established itself as a cornerstone of dialogue, discovery, and dealmaking within the crypto and Web 3.0 space.
Digital Banking by American Banker
June 24 – 25, 2024
The Boca Raton, FL, USA
Digital Banking by American Banker, slated for June 24 and 25 at The Boca Raton in Florida, aims to serve as a dynamic platform designed to foster robust networking and meaningful discussions within the banking community.
This year’s event will boast engaging demos, interactive panels, and insightful keynotes, providing attendees with unparalleled opportunities to connect and collaborate on addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Digital Banking will offer attendees a comprehensive understanding of what customers will expect from tomorrow’s banks, the future of data management and customer support, and proactive cybersecurity measures amid growing threats.
The event is set to bring together an audience comprising over 850 industry leaders, including 70% senior-level attendees such as C-level executives, vice-presidents and directors, promising unmatched networking opportunities and access to influential thought leaders.
The conference journey will encompass three key components:
- Strategic Content: Gain insights from experts on the technological advancements and customer experiences essential for maintaining competitiveness in a transformed banking ecosystem;
- Peer-to-Peer Discussions: Engage in structured conversations and roundtable sessions with fellow leaders to explore critical ideas and innovations driving the sector’s evolution; and
- Interactive Experiences: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, exploring its potential for digital transformation within real-world scenarios.
New for 2024 is the “Bank of the Future” experience, where attendees will get to immerse themselves in interactive environments and engage with cutting-edge technology within real-world use cases. This initiative aims to craft a roadmap to help banks navigate the evolving landscape and deliver innovative customer experiences.
Canada Fintech Symposium 2024
June 2024
Calgary, AB, Canada
Scheduled for June 2024 in Calgary, Alberta, the Canada Fintech Symposium embodies a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and technology-driven progress. This annual flagship event serves as a convergence point for trailblazers, innovators, and revolutionaries in the fintech industry, offering a platform to drive the future of finance on a global scale.
With a focus on fostering strong connections and harnessing the power of innovation, the 2024 event will bring together leaders adept at navigating the complexities of global markets.
Key focus areas this year will encompass capital markets and investments, blockchain, cryptocurrency, paytech, insurtech, lending and personal finance, financial software, open banking, embedded finance, cybersecurity, enterprise software-as-a-service (SaaS), and proptech.
Through engaging discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions, participants will gain insights into the latest industry trends and collaborative opportunities. Attendees can expect to engage in collaborative discussions on cutting-edge technologies, disruptive trends, and regulatory advancements shaping the financial landscape.
Attendees will include banks, financial institutions, corporates, startups, fintech professionals, investors, regulators, and more, representing a diverse spectrum of stakeholders in the fintech ecosystem.
