Financial Services Leadership Conference
InterSystems READY 2026
April 28, 2026 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
National Harbor, MD
The inaugural Financial Services Leadership Conference is designed exclusively for industry leaders from banks, asset managers, insurance firms, and fintech organizations to network, share best practices, and learn. Hear how your peers from around the world are using InterSystems data platforms to unify siloed data, modernize core systems, improve client experiences, increase operational efficiency, and responsibly operationalize AI and GenAI across the enterprise.
The conference takes place on the first day of InterSystems READY 2026. It features speakers who will discuss the current global economic climate and share successful implementations of InterSystems technology.
Following the Financial Services Leadership Conference, participants have the option to attend all of the InterSystems READY sessions, including keynotes, InterSystems product roadmap and vision presentations, and hands-on experiences that demonstrate how these capabilities are delivered in practice.
Request an Invitation
The Financial Services Leadership Conference is complimentary, however attendance is by invitation only.
(Note: Although there is no registration fee for the conference, attendees are responsible for their hotel & travel expenses.)
To request an invitation, please complete the form.
Request an Invitation
The Financial Services Leadership Conference is by invitation only. To request an invitation, please complete the form or contact us at READY2026@intersystems.com.
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Financial Services Leadership Conference Agenda
April 28, 2026
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET
Opening Remarks
Scott Gnau, Senior Vice President, Data Platforms, InterSystems
Industry Keynote
Aryam Vazquez, Chief Economist, Export-Import Bank of the United States
Customer Success Presentation
From Efficiency to Competitive Advantage
Rajib Nandi, Global Head of Data and Analytics and Investment Technology, Harris Associates
Rajib Nandi presents a case study on the business value Harris Associates achieved by unlocking data across silos with InterSystems technology, including improved decision-making, greater differentiation, and operational efficiency. Harris Associates is an independent asset manager, owned by Natixis Investment Management.
About READY 2026 for Financial Services and Fintech Firms
Following the Financial Services Leadership Conference, attendees will have the option to participate in all of InterSystems READY 2026 programming. This annual global summit combines executive-level peer exchange with practical, product-forward learning in one place. Financial services and fintech firms will have the opportunity to participate in keynote presentations, technical sessions, and exclusive experiences with InterSystems product specialists over three immersive days.
Why attend READY 2026
- Peer-led financial services insights and executive networking: Join a focused leadership forum designed for financial services professionals to exchange ideas and learn from financial services innovators and InterSystems leaders.
- Modernization and AI-ready approaches: Hear case studies and discussions on how firms are pushing boundaries and differentiating with AI-enabled modernization strategies.
- Deep product access and practical learning: Get actionable takeaways from sessions, hands-on demos, and direct engagement with the engineers and product teams behind InterSystems technologies (including Tech Exchange and Solution Developers Conference).
- Thought leadership: Keynotes and sessions span AI, interoperability, and data strategy—useful for firm-wide technology initiatives and innovation.
- Extra value-add opportunities: Personalized strategy and hands-on sessions with InterSystems technologists help teams return with validated skills and influence on what’s next.