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The 2026 Banking Technology Conference Where Leaders Drive Innovation & Transformation

December 7-9, 2026
Oak Brook, Illinois
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The 2026 Banking Technology Conference Where Leaders Drive Innovation & Transformation
December 7-9, 2026
Oak Brook, Illinois
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Join these great organizations at the 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit!
Achieva Credit Union
Alloy Labs
Claro
East West Bank
ebankIT
Federal Reserve Financial Services
Finvi
Global Credit Union
Go-Live Faster
Habib Bank Limited
Hudson Valley Credit Union
JP Morgan Asset Management
KreditIQ
LemonadeLXP
Nomis Solutions Inc.
NPE
Old National Bank
Quadient
Phantom
PSECU
Rivial Data Security
Royal Bank of Canada
The Vanguard Group
TriCity National Bank
US Bank
Wintrust Financial
And More!

The Best 2026 Banking Technology Conference to Prepare for 2027!

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Real Dialogue. Real Strategies. A Bank Technology Conference That Delivers

The 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit is the premier banking technology conference for decision-makers shaping their institution’s 2027 strategy.

Designed for senior executives from banks, credit unions, and fintech providers, the summit features expert-led panels and interactive peer discussions—no slide decks, no sales pitches. Instead of passive presentations, you’ll engage in high-impact conversations on core modernization, digital transformation, customer experience, payments innovation, and compliance in a digital-first world.

Whether you’re upgrading your technology stack, implementing real-time payments, or navigating RegTech and AI adoption, you’ll gain actionable insights and forge relationships to move your institution forward. Prepare to lead what’s next in banking.

Executives speaking during a panel on credit union innovation
Small group peer session focused on CU growth strategies

Featured Speakers

Dan Carmody, President of Converge Events

Dan Carmody

President
TreaSolution

Attila Csutak is the Director Emerging Payments Lead at East West Bank

Attila Csutak

Director Emerging Payments Lead
East West Bank

Jeremy is a commercial banker who has spent his career in FinTech and payments.

Jeremy Epstein

SVP & Senior Director, FinTech Banking
Old National Bank

Esteban Felipe is a seasoned product and technology leader with deep expertise in SaaS platforms, AI-driven solutions, workflow automation, and large-scale digital transformation

Esteban Felipe

Product Manager
Claro

Erin Hennessy is a financial services executive whose career spans banking, credit unions, fintech and mortgage

Erin Hennessy

Chief Experience Officer
PSECU

Chris Hilliard is Co-Founder and Founding CEO of Winnow, now part of Spring Labs, where he serves as President.

Chris Hilliard

Co-Founder and Founding CEO
Winnow

Sarah Grooms currently serves as Chief of Staff, Banking Strategies for Wintrust Financial Corporation.

Sarah Grooms

Chief of Staff, Banking Strategies
Wintrust Financial

Mollie Markham, Manager, Customer & Industry Relations for Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS)
Mollie Markham

Manager, Customer & Industry Relations
Federal Reserve Financial Services

Will McComb leads money movement at Phantom
Will McComb

Product Lead - Money Movement
Phantom

Laura (Lori) Moore is a technology executive and transformation leader serving as Senior Vice President of Technology Engineering at Global Credit Union.

Laura Moore

SVP, Technology Engineering
Global Federal Credit Union

Adam Kovic

Director of US Direct Sales
Claro

Warren Pattison is Vice President of Digital Experience at PSECU

Warren Pattison

Vice President of Digital Experience
PSECU

Paul Provenzano, Head of US Market Development for ebankIT, has long partnered with community financial institutions to navigate digital transformation and align technology with evolving consumer expectations.

Paul Provenzano

Head of US Market Development
ebankIT

Akash Nikam is Head of AI Products and Engineering at Vanguard, part of the firm's AI Center of Excellence.

Akash Nikam

Head of AI Products and Engineering
Vanguard

Aaron Prater, COO, Tri City Bank

Aaron Prater

Chief Operating Officer
Tri City National Bank

Dipankar Saha is a Principal Solutions Architect at RBC Wealth Management

Dipankar Saha

Principal Solutions Architect, RBC Wealth Management
Royal Bank of Canada

Aman Sardana

VP - Architect
US Bank

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Key Topics on the 2026 Conference Agenda

Strategic Conversations That Are Reshaping the Banking Technology Landscape

Modernizing the Core Without Disruption

 Unpack strategies for updating legacy systems while maintaining business continuity, reducing operational risk, and preparing for future scalability.

Real-Time Payments, Real-World Impact

Explore how banks are implementing RTP & FedNow, overcoming infrastructure hurdles to unlock customer value through instant payments.

AI in Action: From Pilot to Production

Learn how banks are operationalizing generative AI for fraud detection, CX, and workflow automation while managing risk and compliance.

Navigating Banking Cyber Risks

Gain insights into how institutions are defending against evolving threats, managing third-party risk, and embedding resilience across systems.

RegTech for a New Era of Compliance

See how banks use RegTech and automation to meet growing regulatory demands while improving efficiency and oversight.

Optimizing Digital Banking Experiences

Discover how financial institutions are delivering hyper-personalized digital interactions that strengthen customer trust and retention.

Embedded Finance: A Strategic Play?

Debate the role of embedded finance in the future of banking, when to lead, when to partner, and how to measure strategic value.

Cloud Transformation with Control

Understand how tech leaders are managing cloud migration to drive agility, control costs, and support innovation.

Event Registration Information

Everything you need to learn, connect, and grow at the 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit

What's Included in Registration

Admission on
December 7th - 9th

Opening Reception with
Refreshments and Appetizers

All Conversations
with Zero Presentations

Scheduled Networking
Events with Refreshments

Keynote Panel Discussions

Use of the Event App

Earn Continuing
Education Credits

Peer-to-Peer Executive
Roundtables

Lunch Buffet on
December 9th

Coffee All Day

On Site Help Desk and
Staff Support

... and More!

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Select the option that best reflects your role.

Financial Institutions - Individual

$ 795
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Financial Institutions - Team

$ 695
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Early Bird

Solution Providers

$ 2,295
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Government / Non-Profit

$ 595
  • Government & 501(c)(3) Organizations
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Upgrade to the VIP Experience During Registration

Exclusive VIP dinner on December 8th featuring a private cocktail hour and formal seated dinner with fellow senior executives, speakers and sponsors
VIP badge & printed briefing pack which includes a VIP ribbon, a printed agenda, WiFi login instructions and more
Complimentary Conference WiFi
Access to the VIP lounge, a private space stocked with refreshments and snacks throughout the day
Early on-site registration on December 7th
Reserved seating in the front rows for all keynote and general sessions
Pre-event VIP orientation Zoom meeting to answer any event questions
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Upgrade to the VIP Experience During Registration

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A BankTech Summit Worth Talking About...

Mark Webb
Mark Webb
Senior Director Compliance Advisory, Coastal Bank
I had the privilege of joining industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of fintech compliance at a Converge Events forum. The focus on practitioner-led dialogue made for thoughtful questions, timely insights, and real-world execution. Beyond the panel, both structured and informal networking sparked authentic conversations with peers equally committed to advancing the industry. I left inspired by the energy, ideas, and shared commitment in the room.

The 2026 U.S. BankTech Award

Now Accepting Nominations

The U.S. BankTech Award recognizes financial institutions that are not just responding to change, but leading it. Presented at the U.S. BankTech Summit, this honor highlights breakthrough achievements redefining what’s possible in banking technology, strategy, and innovation.

Whether you’re modernizing core systems, pioneering AI use cases, or delivering real results through digital transformation, this award provides a platform for your institution to be recognized by peers, partners, and industry leaders.

Winning the U.S. BankTech Award highlights your institution’s leadership in innovation, strategy, and transformation. It’s a high-impact platform for visibility, recognition, and executive-level connections. Winners will receive:

  • 2 VIP Passes with formal dinner and lounge access
  • On-stage recognition during the awards ceremony
  • Custom trophy presented live at the event
  • Red carpet photo, website spotlight, and social media promo
The U.S. BankTech Award recognizes financial institutions that are not just responding to change, but leading it.
Submit a Nomination

Nominations open until November 1, 2026

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Focus Your Time. Scale Your Impact.

Every session is intentionally designed to deliver meaningful results.

0 Hours of Presentations

Every session is built for engagement. No lectures, no sales pitches, only strategic conversations that deliver value.

8+ Hours of Peer-to-Peer Strategy Sessions

Join candid, executive-level discussions on AI, compliance, and growth. These are unscripted conversations focused on solutions, not slides.

4.5+ Hours of Expert-Led Panel Discussions

Learn from curated panels featuring leaders who are addressing the most urgent challenges in banking technology.

5+ Hours of Strategic Networking

Build meaningful connections through thoughtfully designed networking experiences that support long-term collaboration.

12+ Hours of Exhibit Hall Access to Discover New Solution Providers

Explore technology and innovation from top solution providers aligned with your 2027 roadmap.

3+ Hours of VIP-Only Dialogue & Dining

Participate in private networking events that combine relationship-building with high-level, focused conversations.

Connect. Engage. Learn.

Great Executive Networking

Great Executive Networking

Connect with senior banking executives, fintech leaders, and solution providers through curated networking designed to spark collaboration, strengthen industry relationships, and drive forward-looking conversations.

Industry Panel Discussions

Industry Panel Discussions

Engage in expert-led panel discussions where banking technology leaders share strategic insights, real-world case studies, insightful strategies, and practical solutions to the most critical challenges facing financial institutions.

Expert Led Conversations

Expert Led Conversations

Participate in interactive peer-to-peer sessions that foster candid, executive-level conversations around shared challenges, strategic priorities, emerging technologies, and practical solutions tailored to the future of banking.

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit Red Carpet

Jack Chawla and Connor Tollus on red carpet at CU Growth Summit
Meggan Schwirtz and Kacy Cutler at CU Summit red carpet
Corey Gabler on the CU Growth & Innovation Summit Red Carpet

No Presentations. Only Meaningful Conversations

Latest Event News

U.S. BankTech Summit Welcomes Digital Experience Leader Warren Pattison
  • November 6, 2026

U.S. BankTech Summit Welcomes Digital Experience Leader Warren Pattison

As digital banking continues to evolve, financial institutions are rethinking how customers interact with their services, from opening an account to managing everyday financial activities. Creating experiences that are simple, convenient, and consistent across channels has become an important priority for banks and credit unions seeking to strengthen engagement and loyalty.

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KreditIQ CEO Michael Persichini to Discuss Real-World Generative AI Applications
  • November 5, 2026

KreditIQ CEO Michael Persichini to Discuss Real-World Generative AI Applications

Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities for financial institutions, but the real challenge is determining which applications deliver measurable business value. From improving lending efficiency to strengthening fraud prevention, banks are increasingly focused on practical AI solutions that support productivity, manage risk, and maintain human oversight.

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U.S. BankTech Summit Welcomes KreditIQ as Gold Sponsor
  • November 5, 2026

U.S. BankTech Summit Welcomes KreditIQ as Gold Sponsor

For community banks and credit unions, expanding lending capabilities often means managing more complex credit information, increasing underwriting workloads, and maintaining strong risk oversight. As institutions look for ways to grow their portfolios, technology that improves efficiency without compromising credit quality is becoming an important part of the conversation.

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  • Date

    December 7th - 9th, 2026

  • Venue

    DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
    1909 Spring Road
    Oak Brook, IL 60523

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