Join us for an engaging discussion on the unique challenges and opportunities in financial services design. We’ll explore how to build consensus among diverse stakeholders, conduct meaningful research and testing to drive user-centered insights, and deliver solutions that meet complex business and customer needs. Whether you’re tackling regulatory constraints or enhancing user experiences, this talk will provide actionable strategies for navigating the dynamic landscape of financial design.
**Panelists:**
[Michael Lewandowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-lewandowski-66769b11/) (Method) – Principal Financial Services Lead
[Joseph Johansen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephjohansen/) (U.S. Bank) – Portfolio Head of Design, Corporate Hub & Servicing
[Mike Adam](https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeadam/) (JPMorgan Chase) – Commerce Payments and Proprietary Wallets – Head of Design and Customer Experience
[Kathy Emsoff](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyneelyemsoff/) (Charles Schwab) – Head of UX Operations
**Financial Services Happy Hour**: 5-6 pm
We’ll have an open house happy hour for Charlotte’s Financial Services Community with heavy appetizers and drinks. This will be a great way to meet and network with local peers, learn from product experts, and be inspired by recent success stories across the industry in a fun, casual environment.
**Location**:
Please join us in the [Method Charlotte](https://www.method.com/locations/charlotte/) office. We’re in the Charlotte Plaza building on the 8th floor (Panera on the ground floor). Take the escalator to the second floor and use the elevator bank to the 8th floor.
**Parking**:
We’re happy to validate parking for attendees who park in the [Charlotte Plaza Parking Deck](https://www.parkme.com/lot/82095/charlotte-plaza-parking-charlotte-nc). Please bring your parking ticket to the event.
