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The fintech industry is changing . Technology and innovation may still be the driving force at the heart of the sector , but our view of that technology has evolved . The question , according to President of Money20 / 20 Tracey Davies , is no longer what we can do with technology , rather , what we should do . This was one of several messages given during Davies ’ introductory speech at Money20 / 20 USA , in which she also highlighted the power of inclusivity and driving issues such as privacy and ethics up the agenda .
FinTech magazine was fortunate enough to spend some time with Davies on the final day of the four-day event , which sprawled across several stages , rooms , exhibition centres and more of the suitably grand Venetian Hotel on Las Vegas ’ famous Strip . More than 400 speakers graced the main stages of the event to discuss , debate and engage with the audience on every conceivable topic facing the financial services sector under one unifying theme : The Future of Money .
Understandably , considering both the depth of keynote speeches , content sessions , fireside debates , startup pitch sessions and more , and the inevitably packed schedule that Davies faces at each Money20 / 20 , choosing a personal highlight proved a difficult task . She described to us
DECEMBER 2019