AFT has long featured technology keynote speakers who share their vision for innovation and the future of financial services.

At AFT's 2021 Spring Summit in West Palm Beach, Brandon DeWitt delivered a powerful message about the transformative potential of fintech and its ability to expand access to financial data, strengthen financial literacy, and empower consumers to make informed financial decisions. He also reminded us of the importance of collaboration, excellence, and giving back—reinforcing the belief that we're better together.

Brandon DeWitt speaking at AFT's 2021 Spring Summit in West Palm Beach

Brandon's appearance would be one of his final public moments before his courageous battle with terminal cancer came to an end. His impact, however, continues through the many people he inspired across financial technology and beyond.

In 2023, AFT launched the Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote to honor his life, leadership, and lasting influence. Each year, the keynote brings a technology leader to the AFT stage to explore the innovations shaping the future of financial services and carry forward Brandon's legacy of using technology to make a difference.

 

Previous Keynote Speakers

 

2026 Spring Summit
Chris Wiggins, 2026 Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote speaker

Chris Wiggins

Author and Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics, Columbia University

"How Data Happened: A History from the Age of Reason to the Age of Algorithms"

2025 Spring Summit
Ben Metz, 2025 Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote speaker

Ben Metz

Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Jack Henry

Wade Arnold, 2025 Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote speaker

Wade Arnold

CEO, Moov

2024 Spring Summit
Rhett Roberts, 2024 Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote speaker

Rhett Roberts

CEO & Co-Founder, LoanPro

Cesar Olea, 2024 Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote speaker

Cesar Olea

CTO, LoanPro

"Sustainable Innovation: A Technical Deep Dive on Building Platforms, Systems & Culture"