Fasten your seatbelts! Volatility is back and we don't just mean in the markets. Join us for an exciting week diving deep and interacting with experts building robust tech for financial services.
This week of events is a volunteer-led, grassroots effort from organizations across the finance ecosystem. Join over 35 free events in various locations in downtown Boston. Register for each event individually below.
Come lounge in the glory of #BostonFinTechWeek 2018 at DCU’s FinTech Innovation Center on 695 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston. This open space has tables and cubicles to hang out or get work done. Free wifi, charging stations, and coffee. Grab some giveaways and collectables from Boston FinTech Week sponsors. No need to register, just show up between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM everyday.
One of FinTech’s best known entrepreneurs globally, Ron Suber has transitioned from his role as President of Prosper to Investor, Advisor, Teacher and Advocate. Drawing from his experience, 20+ FinTech investments and 10 advisory roles, we’ll hear about lessons learned and the Golden Era of FinTech today. Join us in opening the second annual Boston FinTech Week at this not to be missed Fireside Chat between Ron and the Head of EY’s Americas FinTech practice, Matt Hatch. Register here.
The New DNA of FinTech: A discussion about how technology is fundamentally changing the culture, people and landscape of the financial services industry. View panelists and register here.
Hear from three organizations who are leaders in developing FinTech solutions with an explicit mission to do good as they share their experiences, expertise and best practices for creating a more just and inclusive financial services system. Register here.
Toast and Flywire are the largest and fastest growing payments companies in Boston, with massive raises of $115m and $100m, respectively. Both Flywire and Toast are becoming global leaders with deep roots in the Boston ecosystem. How did they get here and where are they headed? Join us for a candid conversation with David Jegen, Partner at F-Prime Capital with Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire and Chris Comparato, CEO of Toast, on building with transformative technology. Register here.
As part of the Boston FinTech week, QuantUniversity is proud to offer the first Data Science for Finance Crash Course.
The goal of this course is to offer data science and FinTech enthusiasts a hands-on, practical case study to understand the power of data science in finance. Register here.
Technology continues to change the landscape of financials services, advances in cloud computing, data science and interoperability frameworks are leveling the playing field between enterprises and startups, creating more desire for partnerships. View presenters and register here.
Financial services firms are facing still competition as enterprising entrepreneurs blur the link between traditional lines of business such as credit and payment. Join a panel of experts debate who, what and when (if ever) a dominant player emerges in the point of sale lending space or if this is a long-tail opportunity for the best of FinTech. Register here.
A world-class panel of experts will discuss and debate the latest AI technology, its benefits (scalability, insights, cost reduction), legality and risks (lack of transparency, model bias, job displacement). For more details, register here.
Join EY and our panel of institutional veterans, FinTech startups, and industry experts as we explore the evolution of Cyber in the emerging FinTech ecosystem.This panel will offer insight into approaching the evolving Cyber landscape. Register here.
Come lounge in the glory of #BostonFinTechWeek 2018 at DCU’s FinTech Innovation Center on 695 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston. This open space has tables and cubicles to hang out or get work done. Free wifi, charging stations, and coffee. Grab some giveaways and collectables from Boston FinTech Week sponsors. No need to register, just show up between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM everyday.
MassMutual has galvanized for over 160 years around its mission to help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. Today's technology and data are changing customer expectations. This allows new players to enter the market and dis-intermediate vertical insurance businesses. Mike Fanning, Executive Vice President at MassMutual Financial Group, shares how MassMutual is looking at the future of the insurance industry, what keeps him up at night, and MassMutual’s approach to dealing with the changing landscape of customer expectations, regulation, and data. Request to attend here.
Insurance corporations have a long history of being reluctant to embrace new technologies, while the rest of the world is moving faster than ever. Customers are expecting the same level of service and speed across all industries, forcing both carriers and brokers to seek help from startups. Join us for discussion on new ways startups are disrupting the industry. Register here.
What technical and data capabilities do asset managers need? How can they partner to speed the learning process? Explore the immense FinTech opportunities for the asset management industry with veterans and thought leaders. Register here.
Join the Boston RegTech Meetup as we discuss with the Arizona Assistant Attorney General and other regulatory leaders how regulators can play a meaningful role in sustaining responsible innovation. Register here.
Join Eastern Bank for a fast-paced, interactive design thinking workshop where you will learn and apply human-centered design principles to solve industry challenges in just two hours. Register here.
Boston RegTech Meetup partners with Boston FinTech Week to connect you with regulators, ex-regulators and regulatory experts in an office hour meeting environment. Don’t miss the chance to connect and pave the way for innovation opportunities! Register here.
As part of the Boston FinTech week, QuantUniversity is proud to offer the first Data Science for Finance Crash Course.
The goal of this course is to offer data science and FinTech enthusiasts a hands-on, practical case study to understand the power of data science in finance. Register here.
FactSet has always been in the business of selling data and Quantopian has always been in the business of crowdsourcing alpha generating algorithms… so why partner? Join us to get under the hood with leaders John Fawcett and Rich Newman to discuss how FinTech empowers the buy side. Register here.
Join us for a dynamic discussion on arguably the most important investment trend for this generation - sustainable investing - and what is needed to drive real world outcomes today and in the future. Register here.
Celebrate the launch of MassChallenge FinTech's first program along with other top financial services organizations, FinTech influencers, and key innovation ecosystem leaders. Register here.
Come lounge in the glory of #BostonFinTechWeek 2018 at DCU’s FinTech Innovation Center on 695 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston. This open space has tables and cubicles to hang out or get work done. Free wifi, charging stations, and coffee. Grab some giveaways and collectables from Boston FinTech Week sponsors. No need to register, just show up between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM everyday.
Universally regarded for his high-quality investment process that persistently reflects these ideals, Matt Harris of Bain Capital Ventures embodies the best of FinTech Venture Capital investors. Join us for this exciting Fireside Chat on if and how the rules of venture investing are evolving and what it means to you. Register here.
Join us following Matt Harris's fireside chat on Rules of FinTech Venture Investing for interactive sessions with leaders from McCarter and English and Boston-based investors to talk about FinTech investment trends including B2B FinTech cycles, bridging seed to series a for growth, valuation and term sheet FinTech tips, hot alternative funding, surviving tech due diligence, and more. Register here.
Finomial is hosting a special speed-networking event for startups and financial service organizations, presented by Boston RegTech Meetup and Boston FinTech Week. Register to discuss current compliance trends and the future of FinTech in financial services with senior leaders in the industry, as well as widen your network and connect with fellow innovators. This event is sold out!
Millennials make up more than a third of the US population— This panel will explore how data providers, mortgage lenders, and government-sponsored entities like Fannie Mae are working together to deliver a more inclusive, personalized, and frictionless mortgage lending experience that can awaken the sleeping giants of the housing market. Register here.
This interactive panel and audience discussion will focus on the build-out of a New England FinTech Community - The Atlantic FinTech Corridor. Register here.
As part of the Boston FinTech week, QuantUniversity is proud to offer the first Data Science for Finance Crash Course.
The goal of this course is to offer data science and FinTech enthusiasts a hands-on, practical case study to understand the power of data science in finance. Register here.
Bringing together Boston-based leadership from banks and direct-to-consumer FinTech providers to discuss if FinTech firms will infuse new DNA into banks, or just change the paradigm. Register here.
Join Eastern Bank and Roxbury Innovation Center for a 'FinTech for Good' Trivia Night! This event is a must for anyone who loves inter-company competition, networking or supporting organizations that do good to benefit the future of Boston's FinTech eco-system. Join the fun here.
Technology is changing the way we transact. DCU FinTech Innovation Center explores the future of value exchange and transfer with financial technologies. Register here.
We're thrilled to invite you to F-Prime and Oak HC/FT's mid week FinTech After Hours party on a rooftop! Connect with speakers, attendees and partners over drinks and food with Boston FinTech Week in full swing. Join the fun and register here!
Come lounge in the glory of #BostonFinTechWeek 2018 at DCU’s FinTech Innovation Center on 695 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston. This open space has tables and cubicles to hang out or get work done. Free wifi, charging stations, and coffee. Grab some giveaways and collectables from Boston FinTech Week sponsors. No need to register, just show up between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM everyday.
Buy side firms are operating in an increasingly challenging business environment: regulation, competition from lower-cost models, restructuring of their counter-parties, and a shifting demographic of investors. Join us for a discussion of where buy-side technology is moving with key players in the industry. Register here.
Learn more about equity crowdfunding from the Founder & CEO of KingsCrowd Chris Lustrino and other entrepreneurs who have crowdfunded capital. Secure your slot here!
College and Universities are pillars of the Boston ecosystem. They are shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators through programs designed to prepare their students to be key contributors to the start-up community or found companies themselves. Many great companies in the greater Boston area were founded in dorm rooms, and we'll have an opportunity to hear from the founders about their start-up journey. Finally, we'll wrap up with with two companies that are helping to attack the $1.4 Trillion student loan problem in America. Register here.
Critiquing traditional approaches to building talent, teams, processes, culture and thought diversity. Instituting radical models for diversity in every aspect of the business and technology with State Street, Moody's Analytics, NEVCA and other thought leaders. Register here.
Chat with senior insurance industry executives that are leaning in on technology to shake up their industry. Register here.
As part of the Boston FinTech week, QuantUniversity is proud to offer the first Data Science for Finance Crash Course.
The goal of this course is to offer data science and FinTech enthusiasts a hands-on, practical case study to understand the power of data science in finance. Register here.
We will explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence to fundamentally transform the relationship between financially vulnerable Americans and consumer debt. Register here.
Let's grab a drink and get to know each other better. Come discuss blockchain, current projects, and topics we would like to hear at future meet ups, or anything under the sun. Register here.
Join us for an in-depth panel on traditional fiat coins on public blockchain with leaders Anders Brownworth: Chief Evangelist @ Circle & Jonah Crane: Former Deputy Assistant Secretary @ U.S Treasury Department. View details here.
Boston has a fast growing startup ecosystem, and entrepreneurs here are lucky to have so many resources available to help them in their journey. At "How to Start Up in Boston", gather representatives from different entrepreneurial organizations, and top local entrepreneurs, to outline the local resources and provide tips. Register here.
A featured event for Boston FinTech Week is our Demo Night highlighting all the best that Boston FinTech has to offer. This will be an opportunity for key Boston startups to highlight their products to investors and customers, as well as recruit! VenutreCafe Demo Nights reach a fantastic audience of both general tech and specialized tech enthusiasts. Register here.
Come lounge in the glory of #BostonFinTechWeek 2018 at DCU’s FinTech Innovation Center on 695 Atlantic Ave in downtown Boston. This open space has tables and cubicles to hang out or get work done. Free wifi, charging stations, and coffee. Grab some giveaways and collectables from Boston FinTech Week sponsors. No need to register, just show up between 8:00 AM and 6:00PM everyday.
We are thrilled to invite you at this pivotal time to an intimate Fireside Chat with Abigail P. Johnson, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FMR, LLC, the parent company of Fidelity Investments. Come hear Ms. Johnson discuss her views on the financial services industry. Fidelity has a remarkable history of putting technology to work for the ordinary investor, and under Ms. Johnson’s leadership has used emerging technologies to help Fidelity’s clients plan for and achieve their financial wellness goals. This fireside chat will be moderated by Sarah Biller, Co-Founder, FinTech Sandbox. Request to attend here.
Sponsored by the Stephen D. Cutler Center for Investments and Finance, let's discuss the latest trends and predictions for the future in finance technology. Topics will include how financial businesses are changing the way they adapt to technology, collaboration with startups, and opportunities across markets. Register here.
This week will be a blur! Connect, celebrate and debrief with Boston FinTech week attendees and participants as we take over Scholars Bistro and Cocktail Lounge at 25 School Street. Come by for some refreshments, register here!
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