Fayetteville State University will host its 2026 FinTech & InsurTech Conference, bringing together students, industry leaders, educators and policymakers to explore how artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and digital innovation are transforming the finance and insurance industries. The two-day conference will feature expert discussions, hands-on workshops, student competitions and a career fair connecting students with opportunities in high-demand fields.

The conference will feature industry professionals and representatives from organizations including Deloitte, Bloomberg and the Independent Insurance Agents of North Carolina. Featured speakers include Eric Bailey of Strategic Innovation Group, Jimmie Lenz and Teena Piccione. FSU students, alumni, faculty and university leadership will also participate.

Event highlights include: 

• Deloitte Case Competition featuring student teams tackling business challenges.
• Interactive workshops, including AI-enhanced market analysis using Bloomberg terminals.
• A career fair connecting students with industry professionals, alongside the student pitch competition
• A keynote presentation and industry panels examining artificial intelligence, digital assets and the future of financial systems.
• Closing ceremony and awards recognizing conference participants.

This conference is well suited for students and educators, finance and insurance businesses, entrepreneurs and startup founders, policymakers and regulators. The event begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Rudolph Jones Student Center on Wednesday, Oct. 28.