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Future Proof Festival Archives - Page 3 of 4 - Future Proof

SEPTEMBER 7-10, 2025 | HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA

Fintech Demo Drop Finalists Unveiled

Future Proof Festival, the largest wealth festival in the world and the most anticipated event in finance, today announced an elite group of finalists for the second annual Future Proof Fintech Demo Drop. The Fintech Demo Drop is scheduled to be held live during the Future Proof Festival in Huntington Beach, CA, from September 10-13, 2023. As a part of this hotly awaited event, innovators will have the unique opportunity to present and showcase their groundbreaking financial technology platforms and tools to thousands of financial advisors and industry peers.

Breakthru: the Largest Meetings Program in the Wealth Management Industry

What is Breakthru? Breakthru is Future Proof’s groundbreaking new one-to-one meetings program that will facilitate more than 10,000 pre-scheduled onsite 15-minute introductory meetings, making Breakthru the largest ever meetings program in the wealth management industry. Breakthru is the best way to meet everyone you want to meet at Future Proof! There’s no additional cost to […]

What’s New at Future Proof in 2023

In this five-part blog series, we’ll dive into the exciting features of this year’s festival, including the Level Up sessions, Breakthru meetings, Sunday workshop, captivating podcasts, and an unrivaled C-suite speaker lineup. Get ready to elevate your skills, expand your network, and supercharge your growth. Below is part one – what you need to know for 2023. We will dive deeper into each section each week to give you a true sense of what you can expect when onsite at Future Proof. 

Webinar Recap: Unlock the Power of Alternatives

Future Proof recently hosted a Future Proof webinar that was nothing short of a goldmine for those interested in alternative seed-stage investments and the changing landscape of the investment world. The highlights of the discussion came from three expert speakers: Howard Lindzon, Meb Faber and Sylvia Kwan, each bringing their unique perspectives forward.

Key Themes for Future Proof 2023

Future Proof will stimulate your intellectual curiosity, ignite innovative conversations, and feature tech-enabled event networking to elevate your business and enable you to think outside your normal perspective. In addition to the world-class speakers and networking opportunities, Future Proof will feature exciting special events, including cultural experiences, a music festival, and more. As we prepare to release the agenda, there are three key themes you’ll notice throughout the sessions in 2023 that we want to share. We believe these themes are shaping the future of wealth management and addressing the most pressing needs of your clients.

Unlock the Power of Alternatives: Separate Your Practice from Your Peers

Future Proof Digital hosted industry experts Dani Fava, Brian McLaughlin, and Christopher Cook to discuss the transformative power of technology in reshaping the client experience. Join us as we recap the key insights and takeaways from this engaging discussion, and how you can best apply them to your practice.

The Rising Cost of Education: Ron Lieber and Ann Garcia

Welcome to an exciting and thought-provoking interview in our Future Proof digital short series! Today, we delve into the rising cost of education in the United States, joined by Ron Lieber (“Your Money” columnist in New York Times, Author of “The Price You Pay for College”) and Ann Garcia (Financial Advisor at Independent Progressive Advisors, Author of “How to Pay for College”). In this engaging Q&A session, we explore the factors driving these costs, the relationship between education expenses and career opportunities, and the actions that can be taken to tackle this complex issue.

The Intersection of Technology and Finance: Margaret Hartigan

Margaret Hartigan is the CEO and Founder of Marstone, Inc., and will be joining us on-stage at Future Proof this year. Margaret’s unique insights and expertise in the intersection of technology and finance will inspire you and provide you with valuable knowledge into the fascinating world of technology-driven financial solutions. In this exclusive Q&A, she shares her motivations for speaking at Future Proof, her current groundbreaking project, what attendees can expect to hear from her session, and her excitement for the event.

Matt Hougan: The Future of Banking and Crypto in a Fragile Financial World

Discover the insights from a captivating conversation with Matt Hougan, a prominent figure in the crypto and finance world, as we delve into the fragility of the current financial system and the transformative potential of crypto and blockchain technology in shaping the future of banking. Gain valuable perspectives on the recent events surrounding SVB, the role of the Federal Reserve, and the rise of crypto as an asset class, providing a glimpse into the emerging landscape of finance.