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.
President
TreaSolution
SVP, Technology Engineering
Global Federal Credit Union
SVP & Senior Director, FinTech Banking
Old National Bank
Product Manager
US Claro
Chief of Staff, Banking Strategies
Wintrust Financial
Director of US Direct Sales
Claro Enterprise Solutions
Manager, Customer & Industry Relations
Federal Reserve Financial Services
Chief Operating Officer
Tri City National Bank
Head of US Market Development
ebankIT
Principal Solutions Architect, RBC Wealth Management
Royal Bank of Canada
VP - Architect
US Bank
Unpack strategies for updating legacy systems while maintaining business continuity, reducing operational risk, and preparing for future scalability.
Explore how banks are implementing RTP & FedNow, overcoming infrastructure hurdles to unlock customer value through instant payments.
Learn how banks are operationalizing generative AI for fraud detection, CX, and workflow automation while managing risk and compliance.
Gain insights into how institutions are defending against evolving threats, managing third-party risk, and embedding resilience across systems.
See how banks use RegTech and automation to meet growing regulatory demands while improving efficiency and oversight.
Discover how financial institutions are delivering hyper-personalized digital interactions that strengthen customer trust and retention.
Debate the role of embedded finance in the future of banking, when to lead, when to partner, and how to measure strategic value.
Understand how tech leaders are managing cloud migration to drive agility, control costs, and support innovation.
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:
Every session is built for engagement. No lectures, no sales pitches, only strategic conversations that deliver value.
Join candid, executive-level discussions on AI, compliance, and growth. These are unscripted conversations focused on solutions, not slides.
Learn from curated panels featuring leaders who are addressing the most urgent challenges in banking technology.
Build meaningful connections through thoughtfully designed networking experiences that support long-term collaboration.
Explore technology and innovation from top solution providers aligned with your 2027 roadmap.
Participate in private networking events that combine relationship-building with high-level, focused conversations.
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.
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.
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.
Aman Sardana, VP – Architect at U.S. Bank, will moderate a discussion on core banking modernization at the 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit, bringing extensive experience in designing and modernizing mission-critical technology platforms across banking, payments, and financial services.
With more than 25 years of experience at Wintrust Financial Corporation, Sarah Grooms has worked across commercial banking, treasury management, digital transformation, and strategic initiatives. This December, she will bring that experience to the 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit as a panelist discussing how financial institutions are preparing for the next phase of banking.
From developing generative AI-powered products to leading enterprise technology initiatives, Esteban Felipe has spent his career working on the practical applications of emerging technologies. This December, he will bring that experience to the 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit as a panelist discussing the opportunities and challenges of generative AI in banking.
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