Financial Technology Insight

Vendor FAQ

What is Financial Technology Insight?
Why is this event different from other financial technology events?
What are the main benefits of being a vendor sponsor?
Who will attend?
What will take place during the event?
Will I have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings with attending executives?
Which Vendors should participate?
I’m interested in being a participating vendor. How do I find out more?

What is Financial Technology Insight?

Financial Technology Insight is a strategic executive forum on the business imperatives and benefits associated with the new generation of banking technologies and best practices being deployed around the world for competitive advantage. An invited audience of senior-level IT decision-makers from leading North American banks will join technology vendors and an international lineup of industry thought leaders to preview the latest technologies, hear the most current market research and build collaborative partnerships. The event is designed to help vendors build customer relationships, brand recognition and market share.

Why is this event different from other financial technology events?

This is the first invitation-only summit focused on the full range of global banking technologies and strategies and featuring the analyst team of Financial Insights, an IDC company. All attending executives must qualify to attend and will receive a full travel participation package. The invitational model has a successful track record helping IT executives accelerate their product knowledge, vendor engagement and selection process, and overall decision making for technology investment and deployment.

What are the main benefits of being a vendor sponsor?

Guaranteed, pre-arranged private case study presentations with senior IT banking executives in the process of reviewing technology solutions for implementation
One-on-one meetings with attending senior executives as a follow-up to the case studies – a proven way to drive sales and solidify partnerships. Vendors may schedule meetings 4 weeks before the event through our online scheduling system, as well as schedule meetings on site
Access to a higher level of executive difficult to reach through other events and marketing platforms. The invitational model ensures that all attendees meet a strict set of criteria based upon company size, job title, role in the decision-making process, and readiness to evaluate and purchase technology
Access to the audience in multiple environments—because executives are fully hosted, each attendee is committed to participating in business-intensive engagements with vendors
Product demonstrations in an exhibition area that is also set up for sit-down meetings after the case study presentations have concluded
Private meetings with Financial Insights analysts

Who will attend?

Executives need to qualify in order to attend, and all attendees will receive a full participation package. Attendees will include North American banking CIOs, CTOs, senior managers from banking lines of business, senior vice presidents of IT within a line of business, and other decision makers responsible for the evaluation, recommendation and purchase of banking IT solutions, products and services.

What will take place during the event?

The two-day agenda is centered around scheduled meetings between attending executives and vendors, including breakout case study presentations and one-to-one meetings for follow-up product and partnership discussions. Industry panels and daily networking activities will also be featured.

Will I have the opportunity to schedule 1:1 meetings with attending executives?

Yes, you will have access to a unique online tool that enables you to pre-schedule 1:1 meetings with the executives of your choice. You may also schedule these meetings on-site during the event.

Which Vendors should participate?

You should participate if you are a manufacturer or supplier of hardware, software or IT services to support banking operations.

I’m interested in being a participating vendor. How do I find out more?

Technology vendors may choose from different packages and sponsorship opportunities based on their needs and budget. For more information, contact Lori Spendley, Sales Director, at 781-821-6742 or lspendley@crosstechforums.com