The 2026 U.S. BankTech Summit is a premier banking technology conference designed for senior executives from banks, credit unions, and fintech providers. Organized by Converge Events, the summit focuses on strategic conversations and peer-to-peer discussions, emphasizing real dialogue and actionable strategies without traditional slide presentations or sales pitches.
Key topics at the summit include core modernization, digital transformation, customer experience, payments innovation, compliance in a digital-first world, real-time payments implementation, AI adoption for fraud detection and workflow automation, cybersecurity, RegTech, and cloud transformation. These sessions aim to equip attendees with insights to navigate the evolving banking technology landscape.
The event offers numerous networking opportunities, including an opening reception, peer-to-peer discussion groups, and access to an exhibit hall featuring leading solution providers. Notable speakers include Aanand Kapadia, CMO at MarketGenius; Dan Carmody, President of Converge Events; Nathan Grossenbach, CEO of Shoreline Credit Union; and Cris Matoon, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Michigan First Credit Union.
Attendees such as banking practitioners, credit union professionals, solution providers, and government or non-profit representatives will benefit from the summit's focus on innovation, strategy, and transformation in the banking sector. The event is structured to foster meaningful connections and provide practical insights to drive institutions forward.
Speakers(5)
Aanand Kapadia
CMO at MarketGenius
Chris Hilliard
CEO, Founding Member at Winnow
Chris Hilliard is CEO and Founding Member of Winnow, where he leads a team transforming how financial institutions navigate regulatory requirements. With over 20 years in consumer, commercial, and mortgage lending, Chris brings deep expertise in compliance, BSA/AML, licensing, and legal functions. He is a CRCM, CCEP, and a California Licensed Life, Accident & Health Agent. Chris has held senior roles at major financial institutions, overseeing compliance, risk, litigation, and product development. He is passionate about using technology to drive compliance efficiency and innovation.
Cris Matoon
Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Michigan First Credit Union
Daniel J. Carmody
President at Converge Events
Daniel Carmody founded Converge Events, a premier conference platform hosting the U.S. Fintech Symposium, Fintech Risk & Compliance Forum, CU Growth & Innovation Summit, and Treasury Leadership Summit. With experience at Arthur Andersen, Equity Office Properties, and AON, Dan’s passion for financial innovation led him to found TreaSolution, a consultancy focused on fintech, treasury, training, and event production. He’s a recognized educator, teaching Northwestern’s CTP course and delivering over 150 presentations on fintech and leadership.
Nathan Grossenbach
CEO at Shoreline Credit Union
Event Details
- Date
- December 7-9, 2026
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Oak Brook, United States
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Oak Brook
- Pricing
- $595 - $1,095
- Audience
- Senior executives from banks, credit unions, fintech providers, solution providers, and government or non-profit representatives.
- CLE Credits
- CLE accreditation pending
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