The American Fintech Council (AFC) has announced the full list of speakers for its 9th Annual Fintech Policy Summit, which will be held on November 18, 2025, at The Westin Washington, D.C. City Center. The summit aims to bring together policymakers, regulators, and industry leaders to discuss responsible innovation and financial inclusion.
“For nearly a decade, the AFC Policy Summit has set the standard for constructive dialogue and lasting progress in financial services,” said Phil Goldfeder, CEO of the American Fintech Council. “By bringing together policymakers, regulators, and responsible innovators, we are driving the future of financial services built on access, inclusion, and transparency.”
This year’s event will feature a range of influential figures from both government and industry. Confirmed speakers include Jonathan Gould, Comptroller of the Currency; Travis Hill, Acting Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC); Jonathan McKernan, Undersecretary of Domestic Finance at the U.S. Department of the Treasury; David Kimball, CEO of Prosper; Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Artificial Intelligence; Dave Girouard, CEO of Upstart; Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL), Member of the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions; Congresswoman Young Kim (R-CA), Member of the House Financial Services Committee; Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Member of the House Financial Services Committee; Zuben Mathewss, Co-Founder and CEO of Brigit; Lt. Governor Kyle Evans Gay of Delaware; Senator Spiros Mantzavinos from Delaware State Senate; Jason Wilk, CEO of DAVE; Senator Tim Grayson from California State Senate; Delegate Marlon Amprey from Maryland House of Delegates; Assemblymember Brian Cunningham from New York State Assembly; among others.
“The Policy Summit provides a unique opportunity for members of the industry, legislators, and regulators to come together and collaborate to shape meaningful progress,” said Martha O’Malley, Chair of AFC’s Board of Directors and Assistant General Counsel at Prosper. “This year’s speaker list reflects the leadership and diversity of thought driving responsible innovation and consumer empowerment across modern financial services.”
The summit will include keynote addresses as well as panel discussions focused on regulatory modernization, artificial intelligence in finance, open banking initiatives, and digital assets. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with speakers through roundtables and fireside chats that address current trends affecting financial services.
Further details about registration and a complete list of speakers can be found on AFC’s website. Members of the media interested in attending can request press passes by emailing afc@clyde.us.