I’ve been organizing fintech conferences for more than 13 years. Even after we sold our events business, I continue to dedicate my career to this space because I love it.
I’ve watched fintech events grow from intimate gatherings of a few hundred people into week-long ecosystems that transform entire cities. And after all that time, I’ve come to the conclusion that the conference business needs to ...
The article highlights a shift in the value proposition of fintech conferences. While formal programming may still be an attraction, much of the real value comes from the informal interactions and side events occurring outside of the conference walls. This trend is exemplified by Token2049, a massive crypto event in Singapore that generates around a thousand side events in a single week.
The author also introduces Conference Hubs, which aims to facilitate coordination between attendees during th...