Forum 2025 Schedule

APRIL 14-16

2025

Three days jam-packed with killer keynotes, growth-focused strategy sessions, inspirational speakers, and how-to presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line.

What Nights Should You Stay?

You can book your stay for any night between Friday, April 11th and Thursdsay, April 17th. To ensure you don’t miss anything Monday when the conference kicks off, all attendees should arrive no later than Sunday, April 13th, and check out Thursday, April 17th.

Monday, April 14th

All sponsors and exhibitors are encouraged to arrive Saturday, April 12th, so they can pick up their exhibitor badges early and begin unpacking and assembling their booths Sunday. All exhibit booths must be completely set-up no later than 4 pm.
Attendees should plan to arrive on Sunday, April 13th so they can stop by and pick up their conference pass at the Forum 2025 Registration Desk first thing Monday morning. Pick up your badge early, before lines get long!

Known as Mr. Wonderful on the hit TV show Shark Tank, he’s one of the most insightful and influential marketing, branding, and media experts in the world of finance. Hear his candid, unvarnished views on the banking industry in this signature no-holds-barred keynote “Lessons from a Shark.”

The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.

One of the funniest comedians on the planet, David Spade is a celebrated actor from TV classics like Saturday Night Live and Just Shoot Me, famous for his hilarious skits and sarcastic satire. Don’t miss his private stand-up comedy performance exclusively for Forum 2025 attendees.

Enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and a hosted open bar as you network with over 2,000 of your peers in the Forum 2025 Marketplace Exhibit Hall.
Enjoy VIP treatment with these special functions including penthouse parties, dinners at the Aria Resort’s finest restaurants, activities like Topgolf, the Highroller, and more!

Tuesday, April 15th

Need help? Have questions. Stop by the Forum 2025 Help Desk, which will remain open throughout the day until 7:00 pm.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and pick up complimentary Starbucks espresso beverages. Full breakfast menu includes hot dishes with eggs and bacon, fruits, cereals, and fresh juices. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Start your mornings off with a full complimentary breakfast buffet as the banking industry’s most experienced solutions providers share the latest trends and insights in these educational sessions.. Power Breakfast presentations are open to all attendees.

Eric Ryan

With a flair for branding and consumer-centric innovation, this disruptive genius founded ground-breaking brands Method and OLLY. At the Forum 2025, Eric Ryan will show you how to radically revolutionize everyday categories like banking with brands that inspire passionate advocates.


Swan Sit

As the former Head of Digital Marketing at companies like Nike, Revlon, and Estée Lauder, Swan Sit has created iconic campaigns resulting in double-digit growth. In her Forum X talk, Swan unravels the art of storytelling and how financial institutions can craft compelling, authentic and emotional brand narratives.


Ann Handley

Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer of MarketingProfs, is one of the world’s most respected digital marketing pioneers. At the Forum 2025, Ann will share unique, actionable insights on how financial brands can use AI to escape marketing mediocrity and ignite tangible results.

Every year, we hear attendees say they want more opportunities to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. This time is dedicated to just that! You’ll have two and a half hours to power up with an espresso as you walk the hall and engage with 150+ solutions providers in the Marketplace Exhibit Hall. A hearty meal with a hot lunch, dessert and refreshments will be served at 11:30 am (vegetarian and gluten free options available).
Enjoy a plated three-course lunch as the banking industry’s most experienced solutions providers share the latest trends and insights in these educational sessions.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.

World-renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan shares his “Dogma of The Dog Whisperer” and teaches you what he’s learned about mankind by studying man’s best friend. In this riveting, heartfelt keynote, he shares his unique approach to training and leadership based on principles of trust and loyalty.

Enjoy hot hors d’oeuvres and a hosted open bar as you network with over 2,000 of your peers in the Forum 2025 Marketplace Exhibit Hall.
Enjoy VIP treatment with these special functions including penthouse parties, dinners at the Aria Resort’s finest restaurants, activities like Topgolf, the Highroller, and more!

Wednesday, April 16th

Need help? Have questions. Stop by the Forum 2025 Help Desk, which will remain open throughout the day until 7:00 pm.
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and pick up complimentary Starbucks espresso beverages. Full breakfast menu includes hot dishes with eggs and bacon, fruits, cereals, and fresh juices. Vegetarian and gluten free options available.
Start your mornings off with a full complimentary breakfast buffet as the banking industry’s most experienced solutions providers share the latest trends and insights in these educational sessions.. Power Breakfast presentations are open to all attendees.

Josh Linkner

In our AI-driven world, creativity has become the true currency of success. In this energizing and actionable talk, renowned innovation expert Josh Linkner will teach you a proven system to drive breakthrough creativity, and how to transform ideas into groundbreaking successes.


Liv Boeree

How did a university-trained astrophysicist become the #1 female poker player in the world? Hear how Liv Boeree mastered the game of high-stakes decision-making, and as she shows you the secrets of rational thinking — where science and strategy intersect — and how to triumph over uncertainty.


Ron Tite

According to Ron Tite, the creative force behind brands like Fidelity, Kraft, and Intel, the power of data isn’t the story that numbers tell, but in the stories you tell with the data. In this talk, Ron will challenge you to let go of metrics and spreadsheets so you can connect with your audience at a human level.

Every year, we hear attendees say they want more opportunities to meet with exhibitors and sponsors. This time is dedicated to just that! You’ll have two and a half hours to power up with an espresso as you walk the hall and engage with 150+ solutions providers in the Marketplace Exhibit Hall. A hearty meal with a hot lunch, dessert and refreshments will be served at 11:30 am (vegetarian and gluten free options available).
Enjoy a plated three-course lunch as the banking industry’s most experienced solutions providers share the latest trends and insights in these educational sessions.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is packed with 40 how-to sessions. Learn innovative strategies, advanced techniques, and best practices from the brightest minds in banking in these actionable presentations guaranteed to build both your brand and your bottom line. You also have the option to catch Live Demos from many of the banking industry’s most innovative fintechs as they showcase new, cutting-edge banking technologies.
The Financial Brand Forum is known for its celebrity keynotes, including Magic Johnson, Shark Tank stars Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran, Gary Vaynerchuk, and international supermodel and businesswoman Cindy Crawford.