2026 Wharton FinTech Conference

Join the 2026 Wharton FinTech Conference to explore the future of finance. This premier event features panel discussions, keynote sessions, and fireside chats on emerging trends, challenges, and innovations in the fintech ecosystem. Network with leading fintech firms, venture capital players, and industry pros while diving into digital payments, financial services innovation, DeFi, blockchain, and AI-driven solutions. Perfect for professionals seeking collaboration and growth in the global fintech network.

Organized By

Wharton FinTech Club UPenn's student-led group powering the world's top fintech conference, in partnership with Alumni Ventures.

Event Highlights

• Tailored for professionals, students, and fintech enthusiasts
• Deep dives into fintech trends, regulatory challenges, and opportunities
• Panel discussions, fireside chats, and investor-founder matchmaking
• Network with innovators like Square Financial Services, FinTech Collective, and AI fintech leaders

Conference Agenda

• Check-in and light refreshments
• Welcome and opening remarks
• Keynote fireside – The rise of platform banks
• Future of fintech regulation
• Networking lunch
• Digital currencies – Building the next generation of financial rails
• Keynote fireside – Building AI-driven financial infrastructure
• Founders x Investors – Architecting the next era of Fintech
• Closing remarks

Featured Speakers

• Richard Rosenthal – CEO, Square Financial Services
• Ally Rae Lombard – Partner, Financial Services
• Patrick T. Harker – Former President, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
• Ryan Louvar – Chief Legal Officer 
• Ian P. Moloney – Chief Policy Officer
  
  

Discover fintech innovation and build connections at this must-attend blockchain and fintech conference in New York.