Building an AI-Ready Future: A Q&A with Matt Middleton on Future Proof Citywide 2026
We’re entering a new era in financial services, one where AI isn’t just another tool, it’s becoming the foundation of how firms operate, compete, and grow. In this Q&A, Future Proof Founder and CEO Matt Middleton breaks down what makes Future Proof Citywide (March 8-11, Miami Beach, FL) different, what it stands for, and why this moment matters for every firm that wants to be part of the next chapter of wealth and asset management.
Announcing the First-Ever AI Demo Drop Finalists at Future Proof Festival
At Future Proof Festival, seven innovators will take the stage for the first-ever AI Demo Drop. From autonomous equity analysis to AI-powered compliance and client conversion tools, these builders were chosen from 100+ applicants and are solving the industry’s toughest challenges.
Future Proof Festival 2025: Unveiling This Year’s Five Themes
Future Proof Festival returns for its fourth year in Huntington Beach, CA, bigger, sharper, and more energizing than ever. This year, we’re unveiling five core themes that will shape the conversations and connections ahead. These themes reflect what’s urgent, what’s emerging, and where firms are leaning in.
The Future of Fintech is Here: Meet the 7 Fintech Demo Drop Finalists
The fintech revolution is already here. Seven game-changing companies will take center stage to showcase the innovations reshaping wealth and investment management at Future Proof Citywide Fintech Demo Drop in Miami Beach.
Technology-Driven Transformation: The Future of Wealth and Investment Management
Technology is reshaping the financial world at an unprecedented pace. At Future Proof Citywide, we’re bringing together the brightest minds in fintech, investment management, and AI to explore how technology is driving the next evolution of the industry. Get a front-row seat to the innovations shaping the future of wealth and investment management—and walk away with actionable strategies to implement within your firm.
The Modern Investor Mindset: Meeting the Expectations of Today’s Investors
The way investors think, act, and allocate capital is evolving. Firms that adapt to this new mindset—prioritizing transparency, customization, and collaboration—will thrive in the years ahead.
How the Convergence of Public and Private Markets Is Reshaping Investing
The lines between public and private are blurring, reshaping the future of wealth and asset management. The result? The industry’s traditional silos are crumbling. Over the next 7–10 years, expect even more consolidation and collaboration.