MoneyLIVE North America 2025

MoneyLive North America 2025 

MoneyLive North America 2025 brought together over 800 banking and payments leaders in Chicago for two days of debate, insight, and innovation. With more than 100 speakers across multiple stages, the event showcased how financial institutions are reimagining their strategies in the face of digital disruption, customer expectations, and emerging technologies.

Day one opened with discussions on building digital‑first banks, redefining customer experience, and the strategic priorities shaping banking in 2026 and beyond. Panels explored how institutions can balance seamless digital journeys with complex corporate needs, while fireside chats highlighted lessons from building fully digital banks from the ground up. Customer engagement and loyalty took centre stage in the afternoon, with sessions on rewards, personalized communications, and data maturity underscoring the importance of trust and relevance in a competitive market. The day concluded with operational optimization, examining core modernization, resilience strategies, and the role of AI in driving efficiency.

Day two focused on the AI‑enabled bank, with keynote addresses and panels exploring governance, risk, and the transformative potential of generative AI. Open banking business models and partnerships in the API economy rounded out the agenda, with case studies and debates on service expansion, embedded finance, and Banking‑as‑a‑Service.

Why this conference matters

• Digital transformation at scale: Banks are redefining customer journeys, proving that seamless digital experiences are now non‑negotiable.
• Trust and resilience: From cybersecurity to regulation, the sessions highlighted how safeguarding trust is as critical as innovation.
• AI as a game‑changer: Generative AI and advanced analytics are reshaping marketing, operations, and risk management — with implications for every customer.
• Open banking and embedded finance: New business models are unlocking opportunities for personalization, partnerships, and entirely new revenue streams.
• Global relevance: Though hosted in Chicago, the themes resonate worldwide — affecting how all of us interact with banks, payments, and financial services in daily life.

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