Summit brings together top policymakers, regulators, consumer advocates, innovative bankers and fintech leaders to shape the future of responsible innovation in financial services

Many more speaker announcements still to come!

Washington, D.C. (September 9, 2025) – The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, has announced their first slate of speakers for its 9th Annual Fintech Policy Summit, taking place on November 18, 2025, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. This year’s lineup features distinguished leaders from both industry and government, underscoring the Summit’s role as a unique platform for collaboration across the industry and public sector.

“For 9 years we have delivered an industry shaping policy summit that has a proven track record of collaboration and success where the future of financial services takes shape and pragmatic solutions are identified,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “We bring stakeholders together for thoughtful and collective dialogue on policies to drive responsible innovation, expand access, and strengthen consumer protections.”

Nearly 250 companies have already registered to attend. The 2025 AFC Policy Summit will feature some of the most influential voices shaping the future of financial technology. The initial speaker lineup includes notable members of Congress and regulators, as well as leading industry CEOs:

● Travis Hill, Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

● Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence

● Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions

● Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), Member of the House Financial Services Committee

● David Kimball, CEO of Prosper

● Dave Girouard, CEO of Upstart

● Nathaniel Harley, CEO of MANTL

● Zuben Mathews, CEO of Brigit

● Jason Wilk, CEO of DAVE

“Bringing together leaders from across fintech, government, and regulation, the Policy Summit creates a space for dialogue on the most exciting challenges and opportunities in financial services,” said Martha O’Malley, Chair of AFC’s Board of Directors and Assistant General Counsel at Prosper. "This first wave of diverse speakers highlights the visions that are driving responsible innovation, informing regulatory frameworks, and addressing consumer needs across the financial services industry.”

The 2025 AFC Policy Summit will include keynote addresses, panel discussions, and fireside chats covering critical topics such as regulatory modernization, artificial intelligence, open banking, and digital assets. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with speakers, exchange ideas, and explore emerging trends that are shaping financial services. More information, including registration, sponsorship opportunities, and future programming announcements, is available here.

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