On June 2nd, 2025, discover how next-gen FIs are partnering with fintech to accelerate innovation across all sectors.
Join over 600 banks, credit unions and fintechs in our networking hall building partnerships. The expert panels will take a deep dive into BaaS, AI, Risk, Fraud, InsurTech and much more. (See last year’s sold out event.)
Breakfast & Registration
Grab your lanyard and a coffee and start networking!
Don’t forget to download the Finance Events mobile app to book meetings with other attendees in the networking room. The CLA will donate $25 for every meeting to Sinai Health Foundation.
Breakfast Networking
Morning Schmooze
Workshop: Why Embedded Insurance is Having a Moment
Embedded creditor protection for Canadian borrowers is the focus of this session. Learn how lenders use embedded finance to build resilience and borrower trust.
COO
Walnut
Moderator
Investor
Telus
Moderator
Founder | CEO
Symend
Moderator
VP Head of Product
Fig
ModeratorThe New Bankers Playbook: Room to Grow
Alternative lending strategies for underserved Canadians are core to Fairstone Bank’s growth. Discover how a Schedule I bank charter and AI drive its success.
President | CEO
Canadian Lenders Association
Moderator
CEO
Fairstone Bank
SpeakerSpeed Limits: Balancing Marketing Automation with Compliance
Balancing fintech growth and regulatory governance is critical as compliance costs rise. Learn how Canadian firms use AI and RegTech to scale safely in 2026.
Head of Sales
Naehas
Moderator
Managing Principal
Capco
Speaker
AVP Marketing
TD
Speaker
VP Marketing
RBC
SpeakerNetworking Lunch
Victor Fedeli: On Trump & Trade
Ontario economic and trade strategy: Minister Victor Fedeli unpacks the province’s billion-dollar response to U.S. tariffs and the push for interprovincial trade.
Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
Government of Ontario
SpeakerAffinity and Beyond: Rewards and Loyalty Programs
Evolving loyalty programs through embedded finance is the future of engagement. Learn how personalization and fintech are reshaping rewards in this expert panel.
EVP
Bond Brand Loyalty
Moderator
Chief Banking Officer
Neo Financial
Speaker
VP, Business Enablement & Chief of Staff at AIR MILES
BMO
Speaker
VP Loyalty & Partnerships
Scotiabank
SpeakerEmbedding Finance: Auto, Home and Travel
Integrating embedded lending into consumer journeys is transforming high-value retail. Learn how to remove friction and automate credit at the point of sale.
Managing Director, Head of Financial Inst. & FinTech
Raymond James
Moderator
CEO
Clutch
Speaker
Chairperson
Financeit
Speaker
Managing Director
FlexPay
SpeakerAfternoon Networking
Discussion: Post-Election Pulse
Explore the impact of Carney federal election financial policy on Canada’s markets. This expert analysis covers fiscal shifts for lenders and investors.
Partner
Blakes
Speaker
Principal
Navigator
SpeakerStablecoins: Still Hype or Finally Here?
The role of stablecoins in global payments is moving from theory to reality. Discover how digital assets are bridging the gap with traditional finance rails.
Partner, Fintech, Securities Regulatory & Investment Products
McCarthy Tétrault
Moderator
CEO
Coinbase Canada
Speaker
GC & Head of Business Development
Shakepay
Speaker
CEO Founder
Stablecorp
SpeakerAre Fintechs Winning Canada’s Business Banking Race?
Winning the small business banking race requires more than legacy trust. Discover how Canadian fintechs use AI and integrated platforms to outpace traditional banks.
General Partner
North Exit Ventures
Moderator
CEO | Founder
Float
Speaker
CEO | Founder
KEEP
SpeakerEQ Bank Finance Awards
Can I Buy You a Drink?
After-Summit drinks.
Fueling Fintechs: The Hidden Opportunity for Canadian Banks
Strategic fintech and sponsor banking partnerships are transforming the industry. Learn how Canadian banks use B-a-a-S to power card issuing and grow revenue.
Editor-at-Large
The Logic
Moderator
President
Digital Commerce Bank
Speaker
CCO
Peoples Group
SpeakerDavid Becoming Goliath: How Questrade and Wealthsimple are Reinventing Banking
Reshaping the Canadian banking landscape is a strategic priority for Questrade and Wealthsimple. Learn how they use tech-forward models to challenge the Big Five.
Leader of Financial Services & Technology
Gowlings
Moderator
VP, Payments Strategy & CCO
Wealthsimple
Speaker
Head of Strategy
Questrade
SpeakerBeyond Buzz: AI Use-Cases in Banking & Payments
High-impact AI use cases in finance are moving beyond buzzwords. Explore how Canadian leaders use agentic AI for payments, liquidity, and fraud prevention.
Principal, Financial Services
Lahave
Moderator
Head | Product Innovation
Zafin
Speaker
Banking and Insurance Lead
SAS Canada
Speaker
SVP | CIO
EQ Bank
SpeakerJune 2nd, 2025
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The Quay, 100 Queens Quay E 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario
