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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 to feature new Smart Money Stage on fintech, payments, and AI
Key points
- New Smart Money Stage at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026.
- Focuses on fintech, payments, and AI.
- Event from October 13-15 in San Francisco.
- Speakers from Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, Airwallex.
Introducing the Smart Money Stage
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will debut the Smart Money Stage, a dedicated platform for discussions on the evolution of money, fintech, payments, and artificial intelligence. The event is scheduled for October 13-15 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
Key Discussion Areas
The stage will feature leaders from companies like Circle, Robinhood, American Express, Plaid, and Airwallex. Topics will include how stablecoins and instant payments are changing money movement, the role of AI agents in financial decisions, and the development of regulated financial infrastructure for a global market.
Future of Money Movement
One session, "The Future of Money Movement: Stablecoins, Instant Payments & What’s Next," will compare new payment systems with traditional banking infrastructure, discuss FedNow and private networks, and examine regulatory impacts. Speakers include Nikhil Chandhok from Circle, Rodney Robinson from TabaPay, and Lotti Siniscalco from Emergence.
Winning the Modern Financial Consumer
Another session, "Winning the Modern Financial Consumer," will explore how consumer expectations and technology are reshaping financial services. Abhishek Fatehpuria, Head of Product at Robinhood, will discuss building products that can handle significant growth, referencing Robinhood's expansion beyond a trading app.
AI, Trust & Verification in Financial Services
The session "AI, Trust & Verification in Financial Services" will address how financial companies are adapting to AI's increasing role in taking action, not just generating content. Discussions will cover changes in financial workflows due to AI agents, the importance of transparency and human judgment, and current approaches to privacy.
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TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 will introduce a new Smart Money Stage focusing on fintech, payments, and AI, held from October 13-15 in San Francisco. This stage will cover topics such as stablecoins, instant payments, AI in financial decisions, and regulated financial infrastructure.