Independent Banker - February 2023 - 49

LIVE exclusive:
ThinkTECH AllStar
Showcase
Over the past four years,
more than 40 fintechs have
made their way through
ICBA's ThinkTECH Accelerator
program. Since then, their
product off erings have evolved
to meet new needs. This year,
ICBA LIVE attendees can
learn where these innovative
companies stand today.
" We've heard the desire from
bankers for us to bring back
some of the companies that
have been in our Accelerator, "
explains Charles Potts,
executive vice president and
chief innovation off icer at ICBA.
" The nice thing about bringing
our all-stars together is the
ability for our bankers to see
the successful deployments of
these solutions. "
The two-hour ThinkTECH
All-Star Showcase on March
12 will be in two parts. In
the fast-pitch portion of the
program, companies will
present their products in rapidfire
demonstrations. Then, the
panel discussion, facilitated
by community bankers, will
spotlight a diff erent set of
fintechs and drill into individual
bank experiences.
" Nothing breeds success
like success, " says Potts. " For
many of these companies, the
roadmap has already been
identified by bankers who've
put solutions in place. Having
some mature alumni companies
there gives our bankers a better
opportunity to understand how
they've gone to market. "
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On the fi nal night of ICBA LIVE 2023, attendees are invited to engage
in a Hawaiian lū'au. What does that entail, exactly?
A 200-year Hawaiian tradition, lū'aus mark special occasions-
birthdays, graduations or events like LIVE-with food, music and
dancing. Popular lū'au foods include poi, kālua pig and laulau.
Join us for this special event to celebrate our host state's
beautiful culture, with one more opportunity to illuminate the great
conversations and camaraderie shared in paradise! 
Don't miss the ICBA LIVE Expo
There's so much to experience in this year's Expo-you'll
see something new every time you visit. At this event, you
can connect with industry-leading innovators and learn
about solutions that are helping community banks thrive.
Other highlights include:
f Whiteboarding with Experts: 20-minute expert-led
discussions on various banking solutions
f Mad Dash for Cash: an opportunity to win cash and
prizes while playing Plinko
f A variety of food and beverage, including coff ee and
soft drinks, a " Taste of Hawaii " lunch sampler and
snacks lining the aisles
f Hands-on Hawaiian activities: Make your own lei po'o
(a crown of flowers), and enjoy fresh pineapple or a
smoothie to get into the Hawaiian spirit
f Prize Party: A collection of prizes will be awarded
during the final 30 minutes of the Expo. You have to
be present to win, so don't miss a moment of the fun!
Expo hours
Sunday, March 12
f 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
f 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (welcome reception)
Monday, March 13
f 9:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
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