About this Event
Note: In-person seating for the Finance Hybrid Conference is limited. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot. The event also offers a hybrid format, allowing participation online.
What is the Finance Hybrid Conference
The Finance Hybrid Conference is a groundbreaking event dedicated to connecting leaders, innovators, scholars, and professionals across the fields of finance, real estate, and technology. With a focus on the evolving intersections of innovation, sustainability, and strategic growth, FHC aims to spark dialogue, share cutting-edge insights, and empower the next generation of change-makers. Through keynote talks, research showcases, and collaborative discussions, the conference fosters meaningful connections and practical solutions to shape the future of industry and careers alike.
FHC 2025 Conference Format
The Finance Hybrid Conference offers finance, real estate, and technology professionals the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge insights through a dynamic mix of in-person and online participation. Hosted at Silicon Valley Bank in San Francisco and live-streamed globally, this year’s conference will spotlight themes such as FinTech, artificial intelligence, IPO trends, and sustainable innovation. By leveraging hybrid accessibility, FHC continues to break geographical barriers, encouraging global dialogue and collaboration across disciplines.
Anticipated Outcomes
The Finance Hybrid Conference at Silicon Valley Bank aims to catalyze innovation, spark strategic conversations, and advance the integration of FinTech, AI, and sustainability across finance and real estate sectors. By convening a diverse community of professionals, academics, and students, the conference fosters the exchange of breakthrough ideas, real-world applications, and actionable strategies that drive transformation and long-term impact in a rapidly evolving global economy.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Opening Reception & Registration
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Welcome Remarks
Host: Steven Weiner (President, Menlo College)
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Keynote Presentation: FinTech & BioTech
Host: Professor Steven Rosen MD
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Pitching Session: Research and New Ideas (Expo-Style)
Host: Jimena Ortiz (Student Organizer)
Info: Step into an energetic expo-style session where innovation, networking, and opportunity collide. This dynamic segment invites early-stage startups, student founders, and researchers to pitch their bold ideas directly to attendees, including industry professionals from FinTech, Venture Capital, and beyond.
But it’s not just about pitches, event sponsors will also have the opportunity to showcase their products, services, and thought leadership. With dedicated space to engage one-on-one, this session offers high-value exposure to a curated audience of future partners, clients, and collaborators.
Whether you’re exploring disruptive ideas, scouting talent, or connecting with solution providers, this is the room to be in.
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Networking Break
🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Keynote Speaker: John McNellis
Host: Derik Irmer (Moderator)
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch Break
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Keynote Speaker: Suzanne St. John-Crane
Host: Donovan Kerr (Moderator)
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel I: SVB with Roger Smith and Andy Tsao
Host: Femke Van Schalkwijk (Moderator)
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Networking Break
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Panel II: Trends (IPOs & M&As)
Host: Vishal Verma & Juliette Chabrier (Moderators)
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks
Host: Professor Mouwafac Sidaoui (Dean of School of Business)
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Closing Reception
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
SVB Experience Center, 532 Market Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 65.87 to USD 161.90
