PyJax: Jacksonville Python Users

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Join us for our October event, this time for a deep dive into the world of Fintech with some local Jax experts. We also have a new location this time, and a return to the rooftop afterparty!

From mobile payments to blockchain innovation, fintech is reshaping the way money moves — and Jacksonville is playing a bigger role than ever. Our city is home to major players in financial technology, a growing ecosystem of startups, and investment activity that’s fueling the next generation of banking and payments innovation.

This Jax Tech session will dive into the big trends driving the industry forward — from stablecoins to digital banking, wealth management tech, and the investment landscape shaping it all. Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech builder, or simply curious about how fintech impacts your daily life, you’ll leave with new insights and connections in this fast-moving sector.

### Featured Speakers

• Annie DeStefano – Founder & CEO, Ann DeStefano Advisory
  With a career spanning FIS, Silicon Valley Bank, and Goldman Sachs, Annie now advises early- and growth-stage fintechs, banks, and financial institutions on technology adoption and go-to-market execution. She’ll cover the landscape of fintech today — including stablecoins (what they are and why they matter), core banking, payments, digital banking, back-office innovation, and other key trends shaping the industry.
• Aaron Sheklin – Director of Institutional, Farther
  Aaron brings a deep background in payments and fintech, now focused on building Farther into the leading technology-driven wealth management firm. He’ll share insights on integrating fintech solutions, the tech stack behind modern wealth management, and the current state of innovation in this space.
• Casey Callinsky - SVP, Strategic Initiatives at Vystar Credit Union
  With an extensive background in banking, fintech startups, and also from the M&A side at Vystar, Casey will share a broad perspective, advice, and learnings around fundraising for fintech startups, how to position your company and product for integration and scale, and other insights into the current state of the fintech M&A landscape.

After the sessions join us for a rooftop party with DJ Castronaut spinning beats and hanging out with great people in new meetup location. Bartenders from the Volstead (www.thevolsteadjax.com) will be joining us as usual to keep the afterparty lively.
As always, a HUGE thank you to our sponsors that make these events possible:

• SourceFuse (https://www.sourcefuse.com/) - Building digital ideas, processes, and products
• KMMT Capital (http://www.kmmtcapital.com/) – Supporting Jacksonville and entrepreneurs through investment and advice
• ForSale by Plus (https://www.forsalebypl.us/) - Finding and selling homes in Jacksonville, and spinning DJ tunes on the MOSH rooftop

### Agenda

• 5:30 – 6:45 PM – Networking Happy Hour
• 6:45 – 8:00 PM – Speaker Sessions + Q&A
• 8:00 – 10:00 PM – Food, conversations, networking, and rooftop DJ

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bsides-jacksonville-2025-tickets-1754411655489
Cost:
Parking: Free Parking at the Herbert Center

Trainings and Workshops: $125-$500
November 14th 8:30-5:30 PM

Conference: November 15th 9AM-6PM
After Party: 6:30-9:30 PM

• $33.85 Early Bird Open September
• $35 General Oct 19th
• $40 at Door

Website: https://www.bsidesjax.org/
Attendee information will never be given out to any third parties. :-) Included with ticket T-Shirt and electronic badges with game. We will have a Capture The Flag, Soldering Village, Data Duplication Village, Radio Village (by JaxLaurel and Duval County Amateur Radio Emergency Services group), Lockpicking Village (by the Jax TOOOL group), professional presentations, a Women in Tech Panel (by Jacksonville Women in Technology group), CISO Panel, and more.

Sponsors:
We are looking for sponsors!! If you know anyone interested, please have them view the kit as well as signup at: https://www.bsidesjax.org/sponsors/

Volunteers:
We are still looking for a few volunteers. Signups are open until November 8th. Let us know if you have any special skills such as lockpicking, meshtastic operation, ham radio operation, soldering, A/V, etc. Volunteers get in free with a code. Descriptions of the volunteer positions here: https://www.bsidesjax.org/volunteer/
Volunteer signup sheet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqE6U7G9adaBKGYzif1czZvHft-ft4YLChsx27yDq5AGQhSg/viewform

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