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Sunday, August 13

Travel to Little Rock

Cocktail Reception

Marriott Lobby Bar
5:00 pm
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6:30 pm
Monday, August 14

VenCent Summit

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Breakfast

Continental Breakfast
Governors Hall 1 & 2
7:15 am
–
8:15 am
Banker Introduction
moderator

Opening Ceremony Welcome Message

"Welcome to VenCent."
Main Stage
8:00 am
–
8:10 am
Banker Introduction
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
moderator
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center

Opening Ceremony Keynote Address

Keynote
Main Stage
8:10 am
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8:30 am
Banker Introduction
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Governor of Arkansas
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Governor of Arkansas
moderator
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Governor of Arkansas

Opening Ceremony Keynote Address

“Arkansas’ Commitment To The Global Fintech Industry.”
Main Stage
8:10 am
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8:30 am
Banker Introduction
Hugh McDonald
Secretary of Commerce, Arkansas
Hugh McDonald
Secretary of Commerce, Arkansas
moderator
Hugh McDonald
Secretary of Commerce, Arkansas

2023 FIS Fintech Accelerator

Kickoff Event and Introduction of Fintech Cohort
Main Stage
8:30 am
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9:45 am
Banker Introduction
Tatyana Kratunova
Senior Director, FIS Platform Partnerships
Tatyana Kratunova
Senior Director, FIS Platform Partnerships
Hamza Qadir
Managing Director Fintech Programs, The Venture Center
moderator
Tatyana Kratunova
Senior Director, FIS Platform Partnerships
Hamza Qadir
Managing Director Fintech Programs, The Venture Center

Corporate Innovation Programs

The Venture Center’s Corporate Innovation Programs
Main Stage
9:45 am
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10:00 am
Banker Introduction
Daniel Schutte
Vice President, Strategic Partnership Programs, The Venture Center
Daniel Schutte
Vice President, Strategic Partnership Programs, The Venture Center
Rajesh Chokhani
President of BOND.AI and Chairman of the Board, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
moderator
Daniel Schutte
Vice President, Strategic Partnership Programs, The Venture Center
Rajesh Chokhani
President of BOND.AI and Chairman of the Board, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce

Trade Show Begins

Trade Show Open
Governors Hall 1 & 2
10:00 am
–
5:30 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Speed Dating Activity

VenCent Match
Governors Hall 1 - Bank Stations
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Subject Matter Expert

“Innovate or Die: Embracing the Future of Financial Technology in a Rapidly Changing Landscape.”
Main Stage
10:15 am
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10:35 am
Banker Introduction
David Peterson
Chief Innovation Officer, First National Bankers Bank
David Peterson
Chief Innovation Officer, First National Bankers Bank
moderator
David Peterson
Chief Innovation Officer, First National Bankers Bank

Fintech Pitches

Digital Banking
Main Stage
10:40 am
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11:35 am
Banker Introduction
Robert Daniel
FinTech Catalyst, Advanced Technology Development Center
Dheeraj “Raj” Singal
CEO & Founder Executive, Finboa
Dheeraj “Raj” Singal
CEO & Founder Executive, Finboa
Evan Ellis
Sales Executive, Creatio
moderator
Dheeraj “Raj” Singal
CEO & Founder Executive, Finboa
Evan Ellis
Sales Executive, Creatio
Patrick Sells
Co-Founder, True Digital
Ted Brown
Founder & CEO, Digital Onboarding
Joe Russo
Head of Sales, DocFox

Break

Lunch
Trade Show Floor
11:45 am
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12:45 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Subject Matter Expert

“How to Co-Create the Future of Our Industry.”
Main Stage
1:00 pm
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1:25 pm
Banker Introduction
Jill Castilla
President & CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond
Jill Castilla
President & CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond
moderator
Jill Castilla
President & CEO, Citizens Bank of Edmond

1 On 1 Meetings

Curated 30 min meetings with Bankers & Fintech Founders
Meeting Rooms
1:30 pm
–
4:30 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Fintech Pitches

Lending
Main Stage
1:30 pm
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2:15 pm
Banker Introduction
Chris Morell
Vice President, Equipment Finance and Working Capital, Finwise Bank
Martha Montonya
Chief Executive Officer, AgTools
Martha Montonya
Chief Executive Officer, AgTools
Dimuth "Jay" Jayawardhane
Head of Partnerships, CredAcc
moderator
Martha Montonya
Chief Executive Officer, AgTools
Dimuth "Jay" Jayawardhane
Head of Partnerships, CredAcc
Don Shafer
Co-Founder, Quilo

Speed Dating Activity

VenCent Match
Governors Hall 1 - Bank Stations
2:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Panel Discussion

Payments
Main Stage
2:15 pm
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2:55 pm
Banker Introduction
Reed Luhtanen
Executive Director, U.S. Faster Payments Council
Reed Luhtanen
Executive Director, U.S. Faster Payments Council
John Drechny
CEO, Merchant Advisory Group
moderator
Reed Luhtanen
Executive Director, U.S. Faster Payments Council
John Drechny
CEO, Merchant Advisory Group
Angela Murphy Ph.D
Vice President of Business Development, Photon Commerce
Tristan Thompson
Director of Payments Strategy, Arvest Bank
Mick Oppy
CEO & Co-Founder, Neural Payments

Fintech Pitches

Cyber, KYC, Fraud, AML
Main Stage
3:00 pm
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4:15 pm
Banker Introduction
Kendall Reese
SVP Chief Information Security Officer, Simmons Bank
Chandu Vellala
Head of Cyber Security Platform Sales, Sequretek
Chandu Vellala
Head of Cyber Security Platform Sales, Sequretek
Tim Medin
CEO, Red Siege Information Security
moderator
Chandu Vellala
Head of Cyber Security Platform Sales, Sequretek
Tim Medin
CEO, Red Siege Information Security
Rohan Chitalia
Banking Product Lead, Unit21
Andrew Gowasack
Co-founder & President, TrustStamp
Kevin Shine
Vice President of Sales & Partnerships, Fraud.net
Zach Duke
Founder & CEO, Finosec

Cocktail Party

Trade Show Floor
4:30 pm
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5:30 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator

Subject Matter Expert

“Your Bank Technology Strategy, Simplified.”
Main Stage
4:15 pm
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4:30 pm
Banker Introduction
Michael Bryan
Banking Technologist
Michael Bryan
Banking Technologist
moderator
Michael Bryan
Banking Technologist

Opening Night Celebration

Arkansas Fine Arts Museum
6:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Banker Introduction
moderator
Tuesday, August 15

VenCent Summit

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Breakfast

Continental Breakfast
Governors Hall 1 & 2
7:15 am
–
8:15 am
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Day 2

Recap of Day 1, Policy Track Introduction
Main Stage
8:00 am
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8:05 am
Banker Introduction
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Moderator
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center

Program Speaker

Finance and Digital Asset Congressional Update
Main Stage
8:05 am
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8:20 am
Banker Introduction
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Moderator
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology

Panel Discussion

Policy Panel
Main Stage
8:20 am
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9:00 am
Banker Introduction
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Beth Knickerbocker
Special Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Moderator
Congressman French Hill
House Committee, Financial Services Chairperson, House Subcommittee, Digital Assets & Financial Technology
Beth Knickerbocker
Special Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Rob Nichols
President & CEO, American Bankers Association
George Makris
Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board, Simmons First National Corporation

Day 2 Keynote Address

"People, Processes & Technology. Transformation starts with People.”
Main Stage
9:05 am
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9:25 am
Banker Introduction
Laura Merling
Chief Transformation & Operations Officer, Arvest
Laura Merling
Chief Transformation & Operations Officer, Arvest
Laura Merling
Chief Transformation & Operations Officer, Arvest
Moderator
Laura Merling
Chief Transformation & Operations Officer, Arvest

Presenting Sponsor

FIS Remarks
Main Stage
9:30 am
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9:45 am
Banker Introduction
Joel Wheelis
Group Executive, FIS Global, Integrated Financial Solutions
Joel Wheelis
Group Executive, FIS Global, Integrated Financial Solutions
Joel Wheelis
Group Executive, FIS Global, Integrated Financial Solutions
Moderator
Joel Wheelis
Group Executive, FIS Global, Integrated Financial Solutions

Trade Show Continues

Trade Show Floor Open
Governors Hall 1 & 2
10:00 am
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5:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Speed Dating Activity

VenCent Match
Governors Hall 1 - Bank Stations
10:00 am
–
12:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Subject Matter Expert

“A Century of Innovation: Maintaining An Innovative Culture.”
Main Stage
10:00 am
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10:20 am
Banker Introduction
John Buhrmaster
President & Chief Executive Officer, 1st National Bank of Scotia
John Buhrmaster
President & Chief Executive Officer, 1st National Bank of Scotia
John Buhrmaster
President & Chief Executive Officer, 1st National Bank of Scotia
Moderator
John Buhrmaster
President & Chief Executive Officer, 1st National Bank of Scotia

1 On 1 Meetings

Curated Meetings with Bankers & Fintech Founders
Meeting Rooms
10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Case Study AI

“Using Generative AI to generate revenue for your financial institution without spending millions.”
Main Stage
10:30 am
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11:00 am
Banker Introduction
Debbie Tarvin
Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Debbie Tarvin
Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Debbie Tarvin
Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Jared Landrum
Vice President of Growth, BOND.AI
Moderator
Debbie Tarvin
Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Arkansas Federal Credit Union
Jared Landrum
Vice President of Growth, BOND.AI

Fintech Pitches

Financial Wellness
Main Stage
11:05 am
–
11:45 am
Banker Introduction
Darrin Williams
CEO, Southern Bancorp
Alex Gostomelsky
Chief Financial Officer, Tapcheck
Alex Gostomelsky
Chief Financial Officer, Tapcheck
Alex Gostomelsky
Chief Financial Officer, Tapcheck
Moderator
Alex Gostomelsky
Chief Financial Officer, Tapcheck

Break

Lunch
Trade Show Floor
12:00 pm
–
12:45 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Subject Matter Experts

“5 steps to Real Time Payments.”
Main Stage
1:00 pm
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1:30 pm
Banker Introduction
Matt Nilles
Senior Director, Global Products & Solutions, Euronet
Matt Nilles
Senior Director, Global Products & Solutions, Euronet
Matt Nilles
Senior Director, Global Products & Solutions, Euronet
Connie Theien
Senior Vice President and Director, Payments Industry Relations, Federal Reserve Financial Services
Moderator
Matt Nilles
Senior Director, Global Products & Solutions, Euronet
Connie Theien
Senior Vice President and Director, Payments Industry Relations, Federal Reserve Financial Services

1 On 1 Meetings

Curated 30 min meetings with Bankers & Fintech Founders
Meeting Rooms
1:30 pm
–
3:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Speed Dating Activity

VenCent Match
Governors Hall I - Bank Stations
2:00 pm
–
4:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Subject Matter Experts

“The Future of Data.”
Main Stage
1:35 pm
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2:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Dana Goff
Head of Industry and Solution Strategy, SVP, Acxiom
Dana Goff
Head of Industry and Solution Strategy, SVP, Acxiom
Dana Goff
Head of Industry and Solution Strategy, SVP, Acxiom
Jeff Wingfield
Senior Director of Data Strategy, Acxiom
Moderator
Dana Goff
Head of Industry and Solution Strategy, SVP, Acxiom
Jeff Wingfield
Senior Director of Data Strategy, Acxiom

Fintech Pitches

Data
Main Stage
2:00 pm
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2:45 pm
Banker Introduction
Marla Johnson
Co-Founder & CEO, LeapXL
Marla Johnson
Co-Founder & CEO, LeapXL
Marla Johnson
Co-Founder & CEO, LeapXL
Saji Nair
Co-Founder & CEO, BCube Analytics Inc.
Moderator
Marla Johnson
Co-Founder & CEO, LeapXL
Saji Nair
Co-Founder & CEO, BCube Analytics Inc.
Mallory Van Dover
Co-Founder & CEO, Data Driven Partners LLC
Jennifer Carlisle
Co-Founder & COO, Data Driven Partners LLC
Laura Kornhauser
Co-Founder & CEO, Stratyfy

Case Study

BAAS
Main Stage
3:05 pm
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3:25 pm
Banker Introduction
Nigel Prince
Senior Vice President, Axiom Bank
Nigel Prince
Senior Vice President, Axiom Bank
Nigel Prince
Senior Vice President, Axiom Bank
Keith Riddle
CEO, BankiFi
Moderator
Nigel Prince
Senior Vice President, Axiom Bank
Keith Riddle
CEO, BankiFi

Case Study

Payments Modernization
Main Stage
3:30 pm
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3:50 pm
Banker Introduction
Jason Savage
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Veritex Community Bank
Jason Savage
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Veritex Community Bank
Jason Savage
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Veritex Community Bank
Karuna Kathir
VP of Sales, Finzly
Moderator
Jason Savage
Senior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Veritex Community Bank
Karuna Kathir
VP of Sales, Finzly

1 On 1 Meetings

Curated 30 min meetings with Bankers & Fintech Founders
Meeting Rooms
3:30 pm
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5:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Case Study

Digital Banking
Main Stage
4:00 pm
–
4:20 pm
Banker Introduction
Mark Wilson
President & Chief Operating Officer, FAB&T
Mark Wilson
President & Chief Operating Officer, FAB&T
Mark Wilson
President & Chief Operating Officer, FAB&T
Soren Bested
Chief Operating Officer, Agent IQ
Moderator
Mark Wilson
President & Chief Operating Officer, FAB&T
Soren Bested
Chief Operating Officer, Agent IQ

Cocktail Party

Trade Show Floor
4:30 pm
–
5:30 pm
Banker Introduction
Moderator

Closing Party

Finny Awards, Closing Remarks & Ceremony and the Ringing of the Gong
Trade Show Main Stage
6:00 pm
–
8:00 pm
Banker Introduction
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Jay Chesshir
President & CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce
Moderator
Arthur Orduña
Executive Director, The Venture Center
Jay Chesshir
President & CEO, Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce