AI Demo Drop III at Future Proof Festival 2026: Applications Now Open
Seven minutes to prove your product is real. AI Demo Drop III at Future Proof Festival puts seven companies on stage in front of 5,000+ decision-makers. No decks. No hypotheticals. Just live demos. The gap between “interesting” and “buyable” shows up fast, and the companies that clear it leave with traction that travels.
Announcing the Five Themes Defining Future Proof Festival 2026
After more than 250 conversations with leaders across wealth management, five clear themes have emerged that will define how RIAs operate, grow, and compete in 2026 — and beyond.
Future Proof Citywide Highlights: AI, Connection, and the Next Era of Wealth Management
This community shows up differently—that’s what defines Future Proof. In Miami Beach, nearly 4,000 attendees came together with curiosity, openness, and a shared recognition that AI is already reshaping wealth and investment management today.
Reintroducing Future Proof Festival in Year Five: The Reset Point for the Next Era of RIA
Future Proof Festival in year 5 marks a turning point for our community, and where we go next. The RIA industry is moving faster than ever – AI, rising client expectations, and new business models are already reshaping how firms operate. Future Proof was built for this moment. Now we’re reintroducing it.
Five Years Later, We’re Building for What’s Next
Five years ago, Future Proof was just an idea — a bet on building something different for wealth management. What started on a vacant lot by the ocean has grown into a community of 15,000+ leaders redefining how the industry connects and does business. As we open registration for our fifth anniversary in 2026, we’re raising the bar again. The industry is evolving fast — and the next five years start now.
Only 1 Day Left: Everything You Need to Know About Breakthru Networking at Future Proof Citywide
Breakthru ensures you do not show up to Future Proof Citywide hoping the right conversations happen. With 30,000+ prescheduled, double opt-in 1:1 meetings and a 95% satisfaction rate, your most important discussions are confirmed before you arrive. For advisors navigating an AI-driven shift in wealth and investment management, this is where decisions and relationships move forward.
Designing the Future Proof Citywide 2026 Experience: A First Look at What’s New
Future Proof Citywide 2026 is built on what we learned by watching the experience come to life. With a more intentional layout and a stronger sense of flow, this year’s design makes it easier to move through the space, discover ideas, and engage in the conversations that matter.
Announcing the 7 Future Proof Citywide 2026 AI Demo Drop Finalists
As part of Future Proof Citywide 2026, we’re bringing back the AI Demo Drop to surface the most innovative, practical, and advisor-ready AI tools shaping the next era of financial advice. After careful review, we’re excited to officially announce the seven AI Demo Drop Finalists.
What FINNY’s Co-Founder Wants Advisors to Know: 3 Misconceptions About AI and the Realities Behind Them
AI is reshaping advisor roles, firm growth, and innovation, but the path forward remains unclear. In speaking with Eden Ovadia, Co-Founder of FINNY, her blend of industry diligence work and machine-learning expertise revealed how differently firms interpret AI’s impact. The conversation surfaced three common misconceptions across wealth management, along with the realities shaping how AI is actually being adopted inside advisory businesses.
The Agenda Is Live. Here’s How to Experience Future Proof Citywide 2026
Future Proof Citywide 2026’s agenda is live. Explore a hands-on, AI-native experience built for finance leaders. Choose your own path, join the AI Playground, learn what’s working now, and leave with practical frameworks, peers, and real execution insights (March 8–11, Miami Beach).