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Upcoming Speaker and Award Deadlines
September, 2025 Edition
2025 SHOW NEWS — Open Speaking Applications
AdviseAI is a conference designed to guide wealth management leaders in leveraging AI and machine learning to scale operations, improve client engagement and grow.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: October 28-29, Las Vegas, NV
Benzinga Fintech Day is the ultimate gathering for fintech innovators, investors, and industry leaders. A transformative experience that blends cutting-edge financial technology insights with unparalleled networking opportunities.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: November 10, New York, NY
Banking Transformation Summit brings together the brightest minds and industry leaders to deliver a 360-degree view of the ever-evolving banking landscape.
- Speaker enquiries are open, no deadline listed. Apply here
- Conference date: November 17-18, Charlotte, NC
FinTech Connect 2025 brings together visionaries from the UK, Europe and beyond; shaping the future of how we all interact with financial services.
- Accepting speaking enquiries, no deadline listed. Apply here
- Conference date: December 2-3, London
2026 SHOW NEWS — Open Speaking Applications
FiNext Conference created to provide a digital hub and meeting place for the global financial sector, allowing tech start-ups, SMEs, incumbent tech providers, investors, institutions, and other stakeholders to connect and interact under one roof.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: February 10-11, 2026, Dubai, UAE
FinAI Banking Summit is a new event designed for leaders across the financial services ecosystem who are driving real transformation.
- Speaker inquiries are open, no deadline listed: Inquire here
- Conference date: March 2-3, 2026, Denver, CO
STA Identity and Payment Summit brings together leaders from the payments, identity and access communities to tackle industry challenges head-on, share first hand how those challenges impact each stakeholder, and provide a platform for all parties to learn and benefit from a more robust ecosystem.
- Speaker applications are open, deadline October 15: Apply here
- Conference date: March 2-4, 2026, Houston, TX
Future Digital Finance Connect is where you can experience groundbreaking strategies and technologies to support your digital transformation goals, so you can better meet evolving customer expectations. Learn from fellow digital visionaries who are shaping the future of the banking.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: March 3-5, 2026, Palm Beach, FL
T3 Technology Conference is the largest-of-its-kind event focused exclusively on technology solutions for financial advisors and wealth management firms.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: March 9-12, New Orleans, LA
TRANSACT by ETA features the brightest minds, boldest ideas, and game-changing technologies redefining the future of payments.
- Speaker applications are open, deadline is September 10: Apply here
- Conference date: March 18-20, 2026, Atlanta, GA
Financial Brand Forum is built for senior executives in retail banking looking accelerate growth and tackle their biggest strategic challenges.
- Speaker applications are open, no deadline listed: Apply here
- Conference date: April 13-15, 2026, Las Vegas, NV
AWARD NEWS
The 2026 Cards and Payments Awards recognise excellence and innovation across the industry. Each year many eligible organisations compete for one of the prestigious awards which are judged by an independent panel of industry experts.
- Application deadline: September 26, 2025 – Apply here
- Award date: February 5, 2026
Benzinga Fintech Day & Awards are designed to showcase the latest advancements in fintech, celebrate industry achievements, and foster connections that drive the future of finance.
- Application deadline: September 29, 2025 – Apply here
- Award date: November, 2025
The 2026 Women in Payments Awards recognize the achievements of women who have distinguished themselves as leaders, innovators, rising stars and consummate professionals.
- Application deadline: October 3, 2025 – Apply here
- Award date: February 26-27, 2026
