Hi there, 

Ticket prices for the Future of Fintech (June 14-16, SF) go up on New Year's Day. Here are a few things to expect:

• 3 main stages: Future of Fintech, Future of Wealth, and Future of Insurance + 1 stage dedicated to the Fintech 250 (CB Insights’ list of the world’s most promising fintech startups)
• 125+ speakers including CEOs/founders of the hottest fintech startups, C-suite execs at major financial institutions, and other marquee names
• 5,000+ 1:1 networking meetings in our designated networking zone with an app to help you schedule meetings in seconds

Get your ticket before the year is over. 
 

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