Fintech Meetups New York

From Cryptocurrency 2.0 DC

The New York portion of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 brings together government leaders with real-world requirements to meet technology innovators to explore how AI, blockchain, and quantum impact financial services. The program focuses on digital inclusion, cybersecurity, human rights, standards, interoperability, market transformation, and practical collaboration needed to build a more secure, accountable, and inclusive digital future. This event is hosted by: * The Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization, Internet Governance Forum (IGF), recognized by the United Nations. * The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) * United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) It is part of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 series taking place in Washington, DC and New York September 29 - October 2. * Volunteer to speak: [https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak](https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak) * To provide support for this event, email event@gbaglobal.org * Additional details are at [https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL)

3 attendees

The Future of Money, Governance and the Law Summit - New York

Fri, Oct 2, 1:00 PM

4.7

The New York portion of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 brings together government leaders with real-world requirements to meet technology innovators to explore how AI, blockchain, and quantum impact financial services. The program focuses on digital inclusion, cybersecurity, human rights, standards, interoperability, market transformation, and practical collaboration needed to build a more secure, accountable, and inclusive digital future. This event is hosted by: * The Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization, Internet Governance Forum (IGF), recognized by the United Nations. * The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) * United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) It is part of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 series taking place in Washington, DC and New York September 29 - October 2. * Volunteer to speak: [https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak](https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak) * To provide support for this event, email events@gbaglobal.org * Additional details are at [https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL)

1 attendee

Solopreneur Dinner [Rho x Pommon]

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM

From HumanTeam

AI is opening up a new era of solo-led companies, making it possible for one person to build, operate, and scale in entirely new ways. Join us for dinner with a small group of solopreneurs and builders creating solo-founded and one-person businesses in New York. We’ll bring together founders, creators, and operators for a guided conversation about common opportunities and challenges, key learnings, and exploring what it means to build independently in the age of AI. Meet the hosts: Pommon is a venture lab building ideas that help people work and thrive alongside AI. We've launched a community called Human Team to support solopreneurs and people navigating the future of work. Visit humanteam.me for more and to sign up. Rho is the all-in-one banking platform for startups and the accountants supporting them. With banking setup in minutes, cashback cards, and tools for managing spend, paying bills, and closing the books, Rho helps high-growth startups move fast and stay focused, backed by support that goes to the end of the earth to help you win. Rho is a fintech company, not a bank. Checking and card services are provided by Webster Bank, N.A., member FDIC; savings account services are provided by American Deposit Management Co. and its partner banks. #nyc

2 attendees

Microsoft: The Governance Foundation for Scalable AI in Lending

Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 PM

From Celestial: Data & AI in New York

Register here: [https://luma.com/nikh92bc?utm_source=mu](https://luma.com/nikh92bc?utm_source=mu) On October 7, Celestial Systems and Microsoft are hosting a session in New York for senior lending leaders who want to see what production-grade AI governance actually looks like, not frameworks on paper, not pilots that never made it past legal review. Melody Yin (Microsoft) and Lucky Chandra (Celestial Systems) will walk through a live demonstration of AI-enabled lending on Azure AI Foundry, what separates institutions deploying AI with real auditability from those stuck in proof-of-concept, and how to build the governance foundation your board and regulators will actually sign off on. This session is for CIOs, CTOs, Chief Credit Officers, Chief Risk Officers, COOs, and VPs of Lending, Credit Risk, or Digital Transformation who are ready to move past the theory and see what a defensible path to scale looks like. 📅 Wednesday, October 7, 2026 ⏰ 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT 📍 Microsoft, New York, United States Space is limited, invitation-only. Full details and registration here: [https://luma.com/nikh92bc?utm_source=mu](https://luma.com/nikh92bc?utm_source=mu)

From NYC Generative and Agentic AI

Agentic AI Modernization on AWS

Tue, Oct 6, 12:30 PM

4.4

Registration required: [Please provide your company name.](https://luma.com/s6t4ytls) Full day: 2 technical sessions: 1 morning, 1 afternoon with hands-on workshops ## **Executive panel (4PM)** **Build, buy, or partner: the capital-markets technology stack in the agentic AI age.** A senior executive from each partner brings today's challenges up to the moment with an AWS FSI leader as moderator. ## **What you'll learn** * **Intel — Xeon 6:** "HPC without the accelerator tax." Monte Carlo/VaR risk grids, low-latency pricing, and CPU-based AI inference. On-prem or anchored to AWS EC2 instances on the newest Xeon. * **KX — kdb+ / kdb Insights:** "Tick-to-trade analytics at scale." — real-time and historical market data, TCA, surveillance. * **Cockroach Labs:** "Resilient ledgers and global consistency." — trading/settlement systems that survive region failure, distributed transactions for post-trade and payments. * **Neo4j:** "Graph for surveillance, AML/KYC, and counterparty risk." Plus GraphRAG as the bridge into the AI sessions. * **Cohere:** "Research-analyst and document-intelligence copilots." RAG over filings/prospectuses, secure enterprise deployment (North platform), on AWS/Bedrock. * **Coinbase x402:** "Agentic and machine-to-machine payments." The HTTP 402 settlement protocol and stablecoin rails. This event takes place at a secure facility. Please bring a government-issued photo ID for entry. Your photo will be taken at reception.

15 attendees

Moving Forward NYC: AI & Tech Small Business Relaunch Mixer

Thu, Oct 15, 10:00 PM

From Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community

From Data, Cloud and AI in NYC

*Connect with local SMB owners, marketers, and founders to kick off Q3/Q4, share practical ideas, and build high-value connections.* Kick off Q3/Q4 with New Connections, Practical Strategy, and Community! Welcome to the official in-person relaunch of the Moving Forward with AI & Tech: Small Business Community! Whether you’ve been a member of this group for years or you’re joining us for the first time, this is our flagship gathering to meet in person, build meaningful business relationships, and share ideas on how AI and modern technology are helping local businesses scale. Hosted and sponsored by [Moving Forward Small Business](https://movingforwardsmallbusiness.com), this high-energy networking mixer brings together small business owners across all verticals, founders, operators, and marketing professionals in the NYC metro area. **What to Expect** * **High-Impact Networking**: Skip the awkward small talk. We’ll have structured icebreakers and industry-focused nametags so you can meet the right contacts fast. * **The New Community Roadmap**: Get a quick 15-minute look at what’s coming for our community, including upcoming virtual workshops, expert trainings, and tools. * **Call for Member Speakers**: Want to present at one of our future events? We are officially opening up stage spots for members to showcase their expertise, tech hacks, and business success stories. * **Q4 Momentum**: Connect with potential clients, referral partners, and collaborators as everyone gets back to business post-summer. **Event Agenda:** * **6:00 PM – 6:30 PM** \| Arrival & Open Networking Grab your badge, check in, and connect with fellow attendees. * **6:30 PM – 6:45 PM** \| State of the Community & Speaker Announcement A quick welcome from our leadership team, our vision for the group, and how you can apply to present at upcoming events. * **6:45 PM – 7:15 PM** \| Fast\-Track Connections A quick, fun, structured 2-minute rotation game to make sure you meet at least 5 new business owners in the room. * **7:15 PM – 8:00 PM** \| Open Mingling & Wrap\-Up Deepen the conversations you started, take group photos, and exchange contacts. **Who Should Attend?** * Small Business Owners & Founders looking to optimize operations, sales, finance, and marketing using technology. * Marketing Professionals & Consultants serving SMB clients. * Entrepreneurs & Operators hungry for practical strategies and high-value local networking. **RSVP Note:** Space is limited by venue capacity. Please RSVP early to secure your spot on the guest list!

11 attendees

IBM Champions and Friends: Responsible AI and Bobathon

Mon, Sep 28, 2:00 PM

4.5

Please join us on September 28 in NYC for an exciting day involving IBM Champions. [IBM Champions](https://www.ibm.com/community/ibm-champions/) are advocates for IBM Technologies. The agenda will include a Bob Challenge (a Bobathon), where you will be working in a team that includes an IBM Champion. An outline agenda follows (subject to change): **Morning:** 10:00 Networking 10:30 Sessions from IBM Champions 11:45 Responsible AI from [IBM Fellow Francesca Rossi](https://research.ibm.com/people/francesca-rossi) 12:30 Morning closes **Afternoon:** 2:00 Bob Keynote 2:30 Bobathon Overview 2:45 Hear from prior Bobathon activities for inspiration 3:00 Bobathon starts 5:30 Afternoon closes The Bobathon ends on September 29. You will continue to work with your team virtually after 5:30pm on September 28. Benefits of joining the session include: * Building an application with Bob (an AI-Powered Development Partner) supported by mentors * Learning about the [IBM Champions program](https://www.ibm.com/community/ibm-champions/) and mingling with Champions (Perhaps you will become a Champion in 2027?) * Becoming aware of the latest trends in AI Ethics and Responsible AI. Hearing from international and innovation leaders When you respond here [https://ibm.biz/~ngn2WzzHU](https://ibm.biz/~ngn2WzzHU), we'll share how you register fully for the event. You will be expected to attend a prerequisite virtual event about IBM Bob, to ensure you are ready for the Bob Challenge and to get the most out of the day. We look forward to seeing you on September 28.

The AI Briefing by Startup Grind - Private Equity: What Owners & Buyers Pay For

Fri, Oct 9, 2:00 PM

From Startup Grind NYC

4.7

**👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-private-equity-what-owners-amp-buyers-pay-for/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈** **The AI Briefing is a recurring AI deep-dive for decision-makers.** Each month, we select one high-signal industry report, circulate it in advance, and meet to cut through the noise. 📜 **This month's source:** [The PE AI Adoption Benchmark: From scaling to systematizing](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17p8t4xEmwpztRe_gnLPGxqWDAlW9AbVG/view?usp=sharing) (*Accordion with Wakefield Research – May 2026*) Somebody's going to ask what your AI spend returned. If your company has a board or an eventual buyer, that question is already scheduled. Private equity gets asked first, so that's where this month's data comes from. Accordion surveyed 150 technology and AI operating partners at PE sponsors about the finance functions inside their portfolios. **41% are scaling AI across multiple companies with no operational playbook**, and only 29% describe their firm as systematizing or leading. 75% of those companies arrived at acquisition unprepared or only partially ready for any of it. **86% of these operating partners expect buyers to pay a premium for AI-enabled finance capability within two years**, and 44% say buyers are already asking in diligence without paying for it yet. Conviction is running ahead of price. **The deployment that worked and left no evidence behind it is the one that costs you at exit**. 67% of firms measure hours recovered. 29% put AI impact in front of a board. **🏔️ The Mission:** Building the evidence a board or a buyer will accept * We'll work the measurement problem directly: which AI metrics connect to EBITDA, and how a company gets there without starting over. * We'll examine **why only 14% of portfolio finance functions have crossed from back-office automation into real decision intelligence**, and what the rest are paying for instead. **📊 The Format:** * **The benchmark, fast:** Five findings and the numbers under them, including the ones that don't hold up. * **Translating it out of PE:** Sponsors run this test on a clock, so the pressure shows up there first. We'll take what it exposes and apply it to companies with other kinds of owners. * **Cross-pollinated debate:** Operators compare what agentic finance already does in production (58% report automated covenant monitoring, 44% report AI-drafted board packages) against what their own governance can defend today. **🤝 Who Should Attend:** * **Enterprise Executives:** Leave with the measures a buyer or board will scrutinize, and an honest read on which ones you could produce this quarter. * **Founders & Builders:** See what sponsors and portfolio CFOs are buying, and where the 47% assembling AI tools case-by-case stall out before anything compounds. * **Product, Data, and Operations Leads:** Compare notes on the constraint everything else runs into. Poor data infrastructure ranked first among all barriers by a wide margin, ahead of talent, legacy systems, change management, and budget. Most of it arrives at close and gets fixed while the books are closing. **📬 The Prep:** This is a working session, not a lecture. Read the report [here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/17p8t4xEmwpztRe_gnLPGxqWDAlW9AbVG/view?usp=drive_link). Bring your perspective. **👉 [CLICK HERE](https://www.startupgrind.com/events/details/startup-grind-new-york-city-presents-the-ai-briefing-by-startup-grind-private-equity-what-owners-amp-buyers-pay-for/) TO RSVP FOR FREE 👈**

2 attendees

Hybrid Event: Nizar Touzi - Schrödinger & Bass for Generative Diffusion Modeling

Tue, Oct 6, 10:00 PM

From The Thalesians

IAQF & Thalesians Seminar Series: Bridging Schrödinger and Bass for Generative Diffusion Modeling. A Seminar by Nizar Touzi. 6:00 PM Seminar Begins 7:30 PM Reception Fordham University Lowenstein Building, South Lounge 113 West 60th Street, New York, NY Hybrid Event Free Registration! For Virtual Attendees: Please email web@iaqf.org for the link. **Abstract:** Generative models aim to approximate an unknown probability distribution in a high dimensional space using a finite sample of independent draws. Motivated by variance-preserving score-based diffusion models, we introduce a new diffusion-based transport plan on path space that is optimal with respect to a criterion combining entropy minimization and stabilization of the quadratic variation. The resulting transport plan can be interpreted as an interpolation between the Schrödinger bridge and the Bass solution from martingale optimal transport. The proposed method has a computational complexity comparable to that of state-of-the-art approaches, while yielding a significant improvement in generation quality. **Bio:** Nizar Touzi is an applied mathematician with expertise in financial engineering and decision modeling. He is currently Professor at New York University, Tandon School of Engineering, Chair of the Department of Finance and Risk Engineering at the Tandon School of Engineering. He was previously Professor at the Department of Applied Mathematics of École Polytechnique in France from 2006 to 2023 where he acted as Chair from 2014 to 2017 and head of the doctoral school from 2020 to 2023. Nizar has contributed to financial mathematics, optimal control, martingale optimal transport and backward stochastic differential equations which serve as a major tool for the stochastic control of non-Markovian models, for stochastic differential games, and for various applications in risk management and decision models under agent interactions. He received the Louis Bachelier Natixis prize of the French Academy of Sciences in 2012, the Paris Europlace prize of Best Young Researcher in Finance in 2007, an ERC advanced grant 2012-2017, and has been an invited session speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Hyderabad 2010.

Jersey City Bitcoin Meetup

Thu, Oct 8, 11:00 PM

From Jersey City Bitcoin

From Celestial: Data & AI in New York

Come to chat, network, and learn about bitcoin! Everyone is encouraged to attend, anywhere from skeptic to cypherpunk to just a little Bitcoin curious, we're all about getting in the weeds and answering questions of all kinds while having some drinks and meeting cool peeps. If you use Bitcoin or have questions or are interested in learning more, we'd love to see you there! We meet every second Thursday of the month, usually one of the first tables inside or out if there's nice weather. We have large orange bitcoin signs so you can't miss us! Free Parking is available in the large Zeppelin Hall parking lot, and the location is walking distance from the path and light rail. https://goo.gl/maps/1yYnBTMzfiSpjsEB9 Ask about joining our telegram! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JerseyCityBTC Website: https://jerseycitybitcoin.com/ Nostr

1 attendee

The New York portion of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 brings together government leaders with real-world requirements to meet technology innovators to explore how AI, blockchain, and quantum impact financial services. The program focuses on digital inclusion, cybersecurity, human rights, standards, interoperability, market transformation, and practical collaboration needed to build a more secure, accountable, and inclusive digital future. This event is hosted by: * The Dynamic Coalition on Blockchain Assurance & Standardization, Internet Governance Forum (IGF), recognized by the United Nations. * The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) * United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) It is part of [the Future of Money, Governance, and the Law](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL?utm_source=meetup) 2026 series taking place in Washington, DC and New York September 29 - October 2. * Volunteer to speak: [https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak](https://gbaglobal.org/fomgl/speakers/#speak) * To provide support for this event, email events@gbaglobal.org * Additional details are at [https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL](https://www.gbaglobal.org/FoMGL)

1 attendee

Solopreneur Dinner [Rho x Pommon]

Thu, Oct 1, 10:00 PM

From HumanTeam

2 attendees

Microsoft: The Governance Foundation for Scalable AI in Lending

Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 PM

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