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Big banks may have scoffed when a gaggle of financial technology upstarts promised to reinvent their business. Now they want to buy them.

Success stories offer relevant lessons for those charting and executing a strategy, but with the proper perspective, stories of setbacks show bankers where they can and must improve.

CFPB director accused of being "asleep at the wheel" during the Wells Fargo scandal; consumers and retailers both reluctant to use Apple's mobile payment service.

American Banker proudly presents this all new one-day event: The Most Powerful Women in Banking: LEAD. Meet women execs in financial services who share a common interest: to challenge current thinking in order to change the way we lead and impact the world through the work we do; to make connections to live with greater purpose, wisdom and meaning.This full day professional development program is part team-building, part industry education and part leadership training, all under the guidance of The Most Powerful Women in Banking and Financial Services.

Blockchain technology has the potential to transform key processes within banks resulting in billions of dollars saved and making transactions more secure and faster, among other benefits. Come ready to be inspired by learning about cutting edge technology and how leading fintech companies and innovative banks are partnering as they look toward the future of banking and finance.