November 18, 2025
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Join us for the 2025 AFC Policy Summit, convening industry leaders and policymakers to exchange ideas, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of financial technology.

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AFC Policy Summit 2025
The Westin Washington, D.C City Center
November 18, 2025 6:30 PM
November 18, 2025 8:00 AM
The AFC Policy Summit is the premier destination for regulatory thought leadership and best practices in the fintech industry.
America/New_York
The AFC Awards recognize and celebrate the thought leadership of responsible innovators in fintech! Recipients will be recognized in the following categories
AFC Emerging Policy Leader Award
This award recognizes a rising star who has demonstrated commitment and passion for responsible fintech innovation.
AFC Public Service Award
This award acknowledges an elected leader who has championed responsible innovation in fintech.
AFC Exceptional Woman in Fintech Award
This award recognizes a woman who is making waves in fintech and transforming the industry, while advocating for women and gender equity.
AFC Innovative Banker of the Year
This award celebrates the contributions of a leader at the intersection of banking and technology, who is shaping the future of finance by managing growth and innovation in a safe and sound manner.
Submit Your Nomination by August 29th!
Winners will be announced at the 2025 AFC Policy Summit!
2024 recipients
AFC Fintech Advocate of the Year Award
Gilberto Soria Mendoza
Senior Associate, Government Relations, Upstart Network
AFC Fintech Advocate of the Year Award
Nat Hoopes
Vice President, Head of Public Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Upstart Network
AFC Emerging Policy Leader Award
Claudia Flores
Senior Manager – Public Policy, DailyPay
AFC Public Service Award
Julian Alcazar
Payments Specialist, Federal Reserve Financial Services
AFC Exceptional Woman in Fintech Award
Laura Kornhauser
CEO and Co-Founder, Stratyfy
AFC Innovative Banker of the Year
Chris Black
CEO, Thread Bank
Past Events
2024 Summit