Announcing The Finovate 2009 Conference Series: FinovateStartup and Finovate2009
Although 2009 promises to be a challenge, if history is any judge there will bemore lasting innovations put in place next year than any year this century. Necessity truly is the mother of invention, especially when you are a startup. Next year, we will again showcase the best and brightest ideas at our Finovate conferences:
Finovate Startup:
San Francisco - 28 April 2009The conference features the launch of new companies in financial tech, as well as young companies launching major new products and features. Last year, we had 40 startups participate, this year we expect even more (see demos from 2008).
Attend a Finovate conference in 2009Finovate 2009:
New York City - 29 Sep 2009
We head to NYC for the third year in a row to showcase the best of 2009 in the online and mobile space. Company size is irrelevant; it's all about what's new and what's hot (see demos from 2008, 2007).
About
700 of the most innovative execs in banking, finance and technology attended a Finovate event in 2008. The events are fast-paced, just a single day, and allow you to network with the presenting execs along with the decision makers in the audience. Both attendees and presenters love the format. If you want to join the excitement, you can sign up up now at deeply discounted prices. Tickets are transferable, and refundable,
so the risk is low. If you want to bring your entire team, email Eric Mattson, eric@netbanker.com, for a team price.Present in 2009: FinTech Startups
If you have a young company involved in the online or mobile finance area, there is no reason not to be at FinovateStartup. This year, we are opening the floor to any qualifying startup. So, for the price of a single ticket, you are ensured a table at the event to show off your company and a chance to demo on stage (see previous FinovateStartup demos). The earlier you apply, the more benefits you receive. Please check out the Presenters page or email to eric@netbanker.com.Present in 2009: Other FinTech Companies
At Finovate2009 in NYC, we'll put the best two dozen ideas on stage regardless of the size or location of the company. Last year, we had popular demos from large companies including Intuit and CheckFree Fiserv as well as startups, Mint, CreditKarma, NeoSaej and others (see previous demos from Oct. 2008 and Oct. 2007).
If you have a dynamite new product and are interested in launching it at Finovate NYC, please email eric@netbanker.com or check out the presenters page.
Press
If you have a dynamite new product and are interested in launching it at Finovate NYC, please email eric@netbanker.com or check out the presenters page.
Press
Last year, more than 50 financial, technology and personal finance press and analysts attended the Finovate conferences. If you'd like a press passfor either event, please email me at jim@netbanker.com.
