THE SCAMDEMIC
HAS ARRIVED.

THE FINTECH SECURITY SUMMIT
convenes CISOs, risk leaders, banks, and credit unions
to address fraud as a systemic threat.

Protection means redesigning defenses.

JOIN US FOR NEW YORK FINTECH WEEK 2026

FINTECH
SECURITY SUMMIT

THE PERCH BY SKYLIGHT
PENN 2, 2 PENN PLAZA, NY 10121

APRIL 30TH

FINTECH
SECURITY SUMMIT

PARTNERS

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VALUE-DRIVEN CONTENT. expert-led discussions, exclusive insights, and actionable strategies designed to drive business growth, investment opportunities, and industry innovation.
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A Curated network of fintech founders, investors, and executives, creating an ideal environment for high-value connections, strategic partnerships, and industry-shaping conversations.
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Elevated experiences with thoughtfully designed spaces and seamless event flow, creating an atmosphere that inspires meaningful connections, engaging discussions, and high-impact collaborations.
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CYBER SUPERHEROES. ENJOY world-class speaker faculty of visionary founders, top investors, and industry pioneers, that are driving the future of fintech.
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NYC OR NOWHERE. Capture the energy and influence of New York City, where top fintech leaders, investors, and founders from around the world connect to drive the global future of finance.
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REAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. As a Fintech Journalist, Nicole combines insights from on-the-record interviews with hundreds of fintech CEOs, finance titans, investors, and business leaders to curate an unforgettable event experience.

MEET YOUR HOSTS…

Frances Zelazny is Co-Founder & CEO of Anonybit, a pioneering decentralized biometrics infrastructure reshaping user privacy and digital security. With 25+ years in scaling enterprise SaaS companies across cyber, fintech, digital identity, and analytics, she is known for her visionary leadership and operational excellence.

A fierce advocate for responsible use of biometrics, Frances has played a pivotal role in shaping how biometrics are used around the world. She’s worked closely with private sector, government officials and multilateral organizations to shape biometrics policy for social and economic development.

Her prior roles centered around marketing and strategy at L-1 Identity Solutions (now Idemia), BioCatch, MyCheck (now Shiji Group), Signals Analytics (now Skai), and CommerceIQ.

Awards and Recognition:

Women in Fintech Power 100
SIA’s Women in Security Forum Power 100’s
“Globee's Female Visionary Award” & “ Inspiring Female Founder”
2024 Inspiring Females in Fintech

Nicole Casperson is an award-winning journalist, author, content director, professor, and leading voice in fintech.

As the Founder & CEO of Fintech Is Femme, she leads a thriving media platform and community of over 50,000 fintech leaders dedicated to shaping a more inclusive financial landscape.

Leveraging her extensive background as a former finance reporter and editor specializing in B2B sectors, Nicole provides trusted insights and analysis through her must-read newsletter, podcasts, and event series.

Nicole's impactful contributions span prestigious speaking engagements, regular features in Forbes, and the release of her debut book, Fintech Feminists,

Published by Wiley, the book profiles 40+ fintech leaders and exemplifies Fintech is Femme’s mission to unlock a better financial future for the world.

Awards and Recognition:

Top 10 Fintech Influencers list - Fintech Magazine
100 Most Influential in Fintech on Linkedin Worldwide.
#2 Most Influential Woman in Fintech on LinkedIn - US
Top 50 Women in Media 2024
2024 & 2022 Inspiring Females in Fintech
Wave Elevates Creatives Fund Recipient 2024
#1 New Release for Fintech Feminists on Amazon Books
Named one of Financial Planning’s “20 People Who Will Shape Wealth Management in 2025.”

SPEAKER FACULTY

Nicole Casperson

founder & ceo, fintech is femme media
Frances Zelazny

Founder & CEO, Anonybit
Andrea Valentin

Chief Risk Officer, Old Glory Bank
Andrew Bud

Founder & CEO, iProov
Ayelet Biger-Levin

Founder & CEO, RangersAI
Chris Briggs

Senior Vice President, Product Management, Identity Verification Services, Mastercard
Christina Rea

CEO, RayCor Consulting
Daryl Huff

VP, Biometrics & Identity Technologies, Jumio
Dawn Robertson

CEO, Splitit
John Checco

Chapter President, ISSA and Law Enforcement CISO
Jyothsni Reddy Gondesi

Partner Risk Strategy, Stripe
Kayla Underkoffler

COO, Zenity Security
Kimberly Sutherland

Global Head of Fraud & Identity, LexisNexis
Lenny Gusel

Head of Fraud Solutions, North America, Feedzai
Lesley O'Neill

Chief Compliance Officer, Binance.US
Lisa Nelson

Senior Advisor & Managing Director, Wealthing VC Club
Lynne Marlor

Co-founder, Women in Digital Assets
Manju Mude

CISO, Board Member, Advisor
Mary Ann Miller

Vice President of Client Experiences, Prove
Matt Charpentier

Managing Director, JPMorgan Chase
Maxine Most

Principal, Acuity Market Intelligence
Maya Cohen

Co-founder & CEO, Monto
Michelle Beyo

CEO, Finavator
Nishant Kaushik

CTO, FIDO Alliance
Oded Zehavi

CEO & Co-Founder, Mesh Payments
Penny Crossman

Executive Editor, American Banker
Philipp Pointer

Chief of Digital Identity, Jumio
Rachel Lamontagne

VP, GRC
Rodger Desai

CEO, Prove
Roy Zur

CEO, Charm Security
Seth Frank

VP Innovation, Bank of America
Stacey Champagne

Founder, Womens Cybersecurity Alliance
Yigit Yildirim

SVP Global Fraud Prevention, PayPal