These are the world's best robo advisor conferences and expos to attend in 2017
The explosive growth of the fintech industry forged ahead in 2016 thanks to several financial industry trends and multiple significant fintech investments.
Thanks to all this growth, it's crucial for those in the financial industry to stay aware of the latest trends in order to get ahead of the pack, specifically for those who work with robo advisors.
Fortunately, there are dozens of conferences, expos, and seminars that will bring together decision makers and other influential people to discuss the latest robo advisor trends.
Below, we've compiled a chronological list of all the best robo advisor conferences, expos, bootcamps, and more for 2017.
Ignition UK: Future of Fintech
When: March 15, 2017
Where: King's Place, London, England
Summary: For anyone who works with money—banking, lending, insurance, payments or wealth management—there’s no escaping the onrush of technologies aimed at disrupting the financial world’s lucrative status quo. Known collectively as fintech, the global insurgency focuses venture capital-fueled, Silicon Valley-style innovation on some of the world’s most powerful companies and institutions.
IGNITION UK: Future of Fintech will range across the brave new world of money, featuring deep dives into key areas of disruption and spotlights for the most exciting new companies.
Leveraging London’s leading role in the fintech revolution, the full-day event will bring together 300 entrepreneurs, investors, and finance industry executives, featuring fascinating speakers from both sides of the Atlantic.
IGNITION UK: Future of Fintech is an extension of Business Insider's IGNITION: Future of Digital conference, held annually in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. For 2017, we’re extending the IGNITION brand with a new event and a new location!
T3: Technology Tools for Today
When: February 15 to February 17
Where: Garden Grove, California (Hyatt Regency Orange County)
Morningstar Investment Conference
When: April 26 to April 28
Where: Chicago, Illinois (McCormick Place)
FPA NexGen Gathering 2017
When: June 23 to June 25
Where: Chicago, Illinois (North Central College)
XY Planning Network 2017 and FinTech Competition
When: August 28 to August 31
Where: Dallas, Texas
2017 FPA Annual Conference
When: October 2 to October 4
Where: Nashville, Tennessee
FPA Minnesota 2017 Annual Symposium
When: October 16 to October 17
Where: Minneapolis, Minnesota (Minneapolis Convention Center)
IMCA Private Wealth Advisor 2017
When: October 16 to October 17
Where: Chicago, Illinois (Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile)
FinCon 2017
When: October 25 October 28
Where: Dallas, Texas (Sheraton Dallas Hotel)
SRI Conference 2017
When: November 1 to November 3
Where: San Diego, California (Hotel del Coronado)
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