CT Banking Innovation Summit

Connecticut Digital Banking Innovation Summit, hosted by Bankwell

June 3, 2025 | 11:00-2:30PM

Fairfield University Dolan School of Business, Dolan Event Hall

Event Overview

Join speakers, sponsors and guests as we gather to facilitate discussions and connections between businesses, government leaders, investors, and educators to encourage collaboration and growth in Connecticut’s digital and financial sectors.

Tickets:
General Admission: $149.00
Fairfield University Students: $10.00
Digital Future Fest 2025 (June 4, 2024) ticket holders: $0.00
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Summit Agenda

11:00-11:30

Introductory Networking

Panels & Sessions:

Opening Remarks: 11:30
Ryan Hildebrand, Chief Innovation Officer, Bankwell
David Mangini, Director, MS Financial Technology Program, Fairfield University
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Panel One: 11:40-12:10
‍"The Future of Banking & FinTech in Connecticut"
Jesse Silverman, Troutman Pepper Locke
Joseph Chambers, CT Department of Banking
Katya Baron, Wisetack
Moderator: Kevin Leitão, Leitao Law LLC

‍Panel Two: 12:20-12:50
"Managing Financial Technology Risk in a Digital Economy"
Derek Henderson, Chief Compliance Officer, DR Bank
Steve Brunner, Chief Risk Officer, Bankwell
Faraz Rana, CEO, Affinity
Moderator: Jasper Sneff Nanni, FS Vector
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Panel Three: 1:00-1:30
"The Role of the State’s Innovation Charter"
Matthew Hurlock, Numisma Bank
TBD, Bankname
Matt Saunig, CT Department of Banking
Moderator: Jason Cabral, Gibson Dunn

1:30-2:30

Lunch/Networking

Lunch is provided. Guests are encouraged to discuss and collaborate on panel topics with panelists who will remain in attendance.

Sponsors & Partners

Bankwell

FS Vector

Gibson Dunn

Fairfield University

DR Bank

CT Bankers Association

Baldini Lang

CT Digital Forum

Numisma Bank

Wisetack

Affinity

Troutman Pepper Locke

Our Speakers

Katya Baron

VP of Capital, wisetack

Steven Brunner

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF RISK OFFICER, Bankwell

Jason Cabral

Partner, Gibson dunn

Joseph Chambers

General Counsel & Chief of staff, CT Department of Banking

Derek Henderson

Chief compliance officer, DR bank

Ryan Hildebrand

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT & CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER, bankwell

Matthew Hurlock

co-founder and Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel, Numisma Bank

Kevin D. Leitão

Attorney, Leitao Law LLC

Faraz Rana

CEO, Affinity

Matt Saunig

Assistant Director, CT Department of banking

Jesse Silverman

Counsel, troutman pepper locke

Jasper Sneff Nanni

Managing principal, fs vector