Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote
Honoring innovation and thought leadership in financial technology.
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'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
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
Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Jack Henry
Wade Arnold
CEO, Moov
2024 Spring Summit
Rhett Roberts
CEO & Co-Founder, LoanPro
Cesar Olea
CTO, LoanPro
"Sustainable Innovation: A Technical Deep Dive on Building Platforms, Systems & Culture"