2024 Finance Hybrid Conference – Technological Change: Fintech & Artificial – Atherton, CA

About the Menlo College Finance Hybrid Conference (FHC)

The Menlo College Finance Hybrid Conference was founded by the Finance & Real Estate Faculty at Menlo College on September 22, 2023, in Atherton California. The vision of the FHC is to explore the intersection between academia and practice. The success of the first conference, as evidenced by the engagement with speakers, moderators, researchers, students, industry participants, and sponsors, forms the basis for planning for future Finance Hybrid Conferences.

The 2024 Finance Hybrid Conference (FHC2.0)

Fueled by technological changes, the finance industry has been rapidly evolving in recent years. The advent of fintech and artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the way we manage our money, conduct financial transactions, and make decisions. To delve into these transformative technologies and their implications, we are thrilled to announce the Menlo College Finance Hybrid Conference, which will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Menlo College in Atherton, California.

Purpose of the 2024 Menlo College Finance Hybrid Conference

The Finance Hybrid Conference aims to provide a platform for industry professionals, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by fintech and AI in finance. The conference aim is to foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation in the world of finance.

Conference Website
https://financehybridconference.finance

2024 CONFERENCE TOPICS

1. Fintech Innovations

• Fintech Trends: Emerging technologies and applications
• Blockchain and its impact on finance and real estate
• Digital banking, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer lending
• Open banking and its role in the future of finance

2. Artificial Intelligence

• AI in Banking: Fraud detection, risk assessment, and customer service
• AI in Investment management and algorithmic trading
• AI in Real Estate: Claims processing, risk assessment, and opportunities
• AI in Fintech: Robotics process automation, chatbots, and virtual assistants

3. Regulation and Innovation

• Balancing innovation and regulation in fintech
• Regulatory frameworks for fintech and AI in finance and real estate
• Cybersecurity challenges and risks in fintech and AI
• Ethical considerations and privacy implications

4. Industry Perspectives

• Keynote speeches by industry experts and academia
• Panel discussions featuring leading figures from the finance and technology sectors
• Parallel sessions showcasing successful fintech and AI implementations
• Networking opportunities to connect with like-minded professionals

Join us at the 2024 Finance Hybrid Conference on September 27, 2024, to explore the transformative potential of Fintech and AI in the Finance and Real Estate industries through a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and collaboration. Together, we can shape the future of Finance and Real Estate through cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions.

Important Dates

• Submission deadline: June 30, 2024
• The deadline for New Ideas submission is July 30, 2024!
  Receive feedback and network with other business owners and researchers by presenting your business or researching new ideas.
• Notification of decision: June 21, 2024
• Regular Registration [before August 30, 2024]: $90
• Online Participation and students: $ 60
• Late Registration: $130

Conference Website
https://financehybridconference.finance

Tentative Conference Schedule

Friday, September 27, 2024

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Opening Reception

9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Keynote Speaker: Saeed Amidi’83, CEO & Founder, Plug&Play

9:30 AM – 10:15 AM
Keynote Speaker: Professor Hossein Bidgoli, California State University, Bakersfield.
Topic: AI Progress and Future

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM – Networking Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Morning Parallel Sessions & New Ideas

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
AI Fireside Chat with Dan Springer, Former CEO, DocuSign

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM – Networking Lunch

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Shannon Nash, Tech CFO and Board Member

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Networking Break

2:15 PM – 3:00 PM
Panel I: Real Estate & Technology

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM – Networking Break

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Panel II: M&As and IPOs

4:15 PM – 4:30 PM – Closing Remarks

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Closing Reception

About Menlo College

Menlo College is a small private school that focuses on the practical arts of business in the innovation economy. A residential college in the heart of Silicon Valley just outside San Francisco, Menlo College offers four-year undergraduate degrees in business and psychology and two graduate degrees: a Master of Science in Information Systems, and a Master of Arts in Sport and Performance Psychology.