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SAVE THE DATE
September 21–23, 2026Nashville, Tennessee

Where Banking Leaders
Go Beyond the Surface

An invitation-only gathering of banking leaders shaping what comes next — two days of strategic conversation, emerging technology, and collaborative relationships that help shape the future of banking.

Why Attend

Meaningful Connections. Actionable Insights.

Join an exclusive community of banking leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for three days of strategic conversations, emerging technologies, and meaningful relationships that shape the future of banking.

Connect

Executive Networking

Connect with C-level executives, banking leaders, and innovators driving meaningful change across the financial industry.

Learn

Industry Best Practices

Gain practical insights from real-world case studies, executive panels, and peer-led discussions.

Explore

Future Banking Trends

Explore AI, digital transformation, fraud prevention, tokenized deposits, and the technologies redefining banking.

Experience

Curated Nashville Experience

Experience executive networking beyond the conference through curated dinners, music, and Nashville's vibrant culture.

Your Executive Experience

Designed to maximize connection, learning, and strategic insight — from the welcome reception through the closing dinner.

Monday

September 21

5:00 PM

Executive Welcome Reception & Cocktails

Meet banking executives, technology leaders, speakers, and members of the Go-Live Faster community during an evening of networking.

Executive NetworkingCocktailsCommunity Welcome

Tuesday

September 22

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Executive Learning Forum

Enterprise AIPayments ModernizationStablecoinsCommercial BankingM&A StrategyTransformation Leadership

Evening

4:30 PM — Transportation to evening event

7:00 PM — Exclusive Nashville Experience

Our Team


Meet the Leaders

The Go-Live Faster leadership team hosting the conversations, connections, and strategy sessions throughout the conference.

Lanny Byers, Managing Director

Lanny Byers

Managing Director

Go-Live Faster

Dave Wexler, Managing Director

Dave Wexler

Managing Director

Go-Live Faster

David Koch, Managing Director

David Koch

Managing Director

Go-Live Faster

Jennifer Wright, VP, Marketing

Jennifer Wright

VP, Marketing

Go-Live Faster

Speakers


Business Speakers

Hear directly from banking executives who are shaping the future of financial services.

Keith Gray, Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships

Keith Gray

Vice-President of Strategic Partnerships

The Clearing House

About Keith

Keith Gray is an accomplished technology and business leader with more than 20 years of experience driving growth, strategy, and execution across financial services and technology organizations. His expertise spans emerging payments, digital and mobile solutions, business development, and bringing innovative products to market. Throughout his career, Keith has built and led high-performing teams and worked with both established and early-stage organizations navigating rapidly evolving markets. A recognized industry voice, he is frequently invited to share his perspective on payments, financial technology, and the future of digital financial services.
Lanny Byers, Managing Director

Lanny Byers

Managing Director

Go-Live Faster

About Lanny

Lanny Byers is an accomplished payments and FinTech leader with extensive experience building, transforming, and growing businesses across digital payments, card programs, emerging technologies, and loyalty solutions. Throughout his career, Lanny has launched and scaled new payment programs, developed innovative products, and helped organizations translate strategy into execution. Recognized as an international thought leader in payments and emerging technology, he has spoken at industry conferences around the world, bringing a practical perspective on innovation, transformation, and the evolving payments landscape.
Dave Wexler, Managing Director

Dave Wexler

Managing Director

Go-Live Faster

About Dave

Dave Wexler is Managing Director at Go-Live Faster, bringing extensive experience across banking, treasury, payments, and financial technology. Throughout his career, he has led high-performing teams, developed new markets, and helped financial institutions navigate evolving business and technology priorities. Known for his deep industry knowledge and relationship-driven approach, Dave works closely with banking leaders to connect strategic objectives with practical execution, helping organizations move complex transformation initiatives forward with greater confidence.
Christine Barry, Head of Product

Christine Barry

Head of Product

Datos Insights

About Christine

Christine Barry is a seasoned banking industry expert with more than 25 years of experience in financial services and technology. At Datos Insights, she focuses on commercial banking and payments, advising financial institutions on technology strategy, digital transformation, corporate treasury, and emerging market opportunities. Christine also leads the Datos Insights Corporate Banking Executive Council and is a frequent industry speaker whose research and insights have been featured in leading financial and business publications.
David Trecker, Payments Strategy Executive

David Trecker

Payments Strategy Executive

FIS

About David

David Trecker leads Payments Strategy at FIS, helping shape the strategic direction of a global payments business spanning issuing, money movement, embedded finance, payment networks, and commercial solutions. With a focus on identifying the most consequential challenges and opportunities across the payment's ecosystem, David brings together market insight, technology, and business strategy to develop solutions that can operate at scale. He works closely with leaders and subject matter experts across FIS to navigate industry change and advance the future of payments.

Focus Areas

The Conversations Shaping Modern Banking

Explore the trends, technologies, and strategic decisions transforming the future of banking.

Executives reviewing AI-powered banking analytics on a large curved display

Artificial Intelligence

Discover how AI is transforming customer experiences, operational efficiency, fraud detection, compliance, and executive decision-making across financial institutions.

Banking executives meeting around a conference table in a warm boardroom

Mergers & Acquisitions

Explore consolidation strategies, integration planning, and growth opportunities in an evolving financial landscape.

Close-up of hands using a smartphone with a modern digital payment interface

Tokenized Deposits

Learn how tokenized deposits and programmable money are reshaping the future of payments and financial infrastructure.

Analyst reviewing fraud detection dashboards in a cybersecurity operations center

Fraud Prevention

Discover AI-powered fraud detection, real-time monitoring, and modern security strategies protecting financial institutions.

Experience Nashville


More Than a Conference.Experience Music City.

Go Live Connect extends beyond the conference venue. Experience Nashville's world-famous music, executive dining, and unforgettable networking opportunities.

Nashville
Live Music

Live Music

Intimate performances in the rooms that made Music City famous.

Executive Dining

Executive Dining

Chef-led private dinners built for unhurried conversation.

Private Networking

Private Networking

Curated gatherings that put the right people in one room.

What's Happening in Nashville

Explore concerts, festivals, cultural events, and experiences taking place during your visit.

View Nashville Events

Ready to Go Beyond the Surface?

Join the banking and technology executives shaping what comes next — two days of candid conversation, real strategy, and connections worth keeping.

September 21–23, 2026Nashville, TN
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