The Next Chapter of Global Financial Technology
The global financial landscape is evolving at a pace unseen in previous years, propelled by the adoption of new technologies and rapid innovation.
Globally, Brazil, Singapore, India and the UK are leading this transformation with innovations in real-time payment systems, digital banking tools and open banking frameworks. These advances are changing the relationship that businesses and consumers have with financial services. Meanwhile, there has been a major shift in Washington’s regulatory tone and outlook, creating opportunities but also questions about the longevity of changes in rules.
Now is an opportunity to assess the impact of new policies on the pace and tenor of change, influencing the future of the financial technology landscape.
When
May 20, 2026
Doors: 8:30 a.m. EDT
Programming: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EDT
Where
Washington, DC
Speakers

Rep. Tom Emmer
R-Minn.; House Majority Whip and Vice Chairman, House Financial Services Subcommittee

Jonathan V. Gould
Comptroller of the Currency, OCC

Rep. French Hill
R-Ark.; Chairman, House Financial Services Committee

Rep. Bryan Steil
R-Wisc.; Chairman, House Financial Services Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence

Sarah Levy
CEO, Betterment

Cetin Duransoy
US CEO, Revolut

Ingo Uytdehaage
Co-CEO, Adyen

Joe Heck
US CEO, Zip
Additional speakers to be announced soon...
Moderators

Eleanor Mueller
White House Economic Policy Reporter, Semafor

Elana Schor
Senior Washington Editor, Semafor

Andrew Friedman
General Manager & Head of Public Affairs, Semafor

Penny Lee
President & CEO, Financial Technology Association

