The financial services industry – more specifically, the payments space – has been going through digital transformation for years, and it’s only going to accelerate. To stay competitive, U.S. and global financial institutions must get ahead of trends, not just keep up with them. Join our expert panelists to learn where the industry is going and the types of technology and talent that will be needed moving forward.
**Panelists:**
[Dr. John Tuders](https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-john-tuders-dba-7b164a20/) (Method) – Executive Director
[Katie O’Dell](https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieodell/) (Visa) – VP, Head of North America Loyalty & U.S. Consumer Credit Products, Platforms, & Solutions
[Kristy Duncan ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyduncan/)(Women in Payments) – Founder & CEO
[Donna Turner](https://www.linkedin.com/in/doturner/) – Executive Advisor / Consultant / Board Member in Payments
**Financial Services Happy Hour**: 5-6 pm
We’ll be having 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.
