Fintech Connect 2026 Presentations
Explore the presentations from the 2026 Fintech Connect conference, held June 17 in Nashua, New Hampshire.
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Presentations
Keynote Session: Members First, AI Smart: From Manual Workflows to Intelligent Growth
Tamara Laine, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Fintech Founder of MPWR, and Business Growth Strategist
Tamara Laine’s keynote, Members First, AI Smart: From Manual Workflows to Intelligent Growth, shares insights from her work in financial inclusion, scaling AI and technology, and her Emmy Award-winning journalism career. Learn how fintech can help credit unions scale smarter while staying member-first.
Cyber Showcase: The Future of Fintech for Credit Unions
AiVantage, Casap, Confer Lending, Duome, and Saris AI
Moderated by Emily Leach, Sales Executive at Silvur, the Fifth Annual Cyber Showcase at Fintech Connect 2026 featured AiVantage, Casap, Confer Lending, Duome, and Saris AI showcasing innovative solutions to help credit unions better serve members.
Demo Session: Financial Security | From Engagement to Revenue: Unlocking Growth
Crissi Cole, Vice President at Array
Presented by Crissi Cole, this session highlighted how Array’s embeddable platform helps fintechs and financial institutions enhance products with financial, credit, identity, and privacy solutions. Learn how it supports member acquisition, retention, and revenue through a seamless financial security experience.
Demo Session: When the Biggest Banks Panic, What Does That Mean for You?
Meghan Sutherland, CEO at FiVerity
Presented by Meghan Sutherland, this session explores how AI is reshaping fraud and what it means for credit unions. Learn strategies to address emerging threats and strengthen BSA and SAR compliance while protecting your institution.
Demo Session: Every Credit Union Gives Generously. Almost None Gives Strategically.
Miraj Patel, CEO & Founder at Harness
Miraj Patel, CEO & Founder of Harness, shows how credit unions can move beyond traditional points-based loyalty programs amid interchange pressure, regulation, and rising rewards costs. In this demo, learn how card-linked rewards can boost usage, generate non-interest income, and enhance member experience and community impact.
Demo Session: Turning Credit Unions Into Fintechs
Tim Lin, Staff Solutions Engineer at Clutch
Tim Lin, Staff Solutions Engineer at Clutch, demonstrates how credit unions can deliver a modern digital experience for account opening and loan applications. This live demo highlights mobile-first workflows with instant identity verification, digital funding, automated decisioning, and personalized offers to improve conversions and member experience.
Case Study Session: Winning Walletshare: A Case Study in Personalized Member Marketing
Harrison Hochman, Co-Founder & CEO of Sparrow
Tracy Durocher, SVP of Marketing Strategy at St. Mary’s Bank
Join Harrison Hochman, CEO of Sparrow and Board Member of 717 Credit Union, and Tracy Durocher, SVP, Director of Marketing Strategy at St. Mary’s Bank, as they discuss successful fintech and credit union partnerships. Learn how marketing automation can strengthen engagement, streamline operations, and drive results through personalized, data-driven campaigns.
Case Study Session: Achieving Credit Union Goals Through Fintech Collaboration
James Chemplavil, Founder at Salus
Mark Hettinger, President & CEO at GFA Federal Credit Union
This case study explores how GFA Federal Credit Union partnered with Salus to offer digital, automated microloans to community members in need. The partnership improved member experience, freed up staff time, and increased engagement, including deposit growth among Gen Z members. Learn how similar fintech collaborations can drive success for your credit union.
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