FIS Connect 2016, scheduled for May 23 – 26 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center in Kissimmee, Florida, is a perfect blend of education and networking opportunities in an ideal forum to mingle with your business acquaintances and the FIS team.
Our annual conference is dedicated to technology, innovation and industry-leading solutions to help you drive revenue and build and maintain customer loyalty.
Wednesday, May 25 (12:45 – 1:30 P.M.)
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than 30 years, Steve Wozniak helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products. In 1976, Wozniak and Steve Jobs founded Apple Computer, Inc. with Wozniak’s Apple I personal computer. The following year, Wozniak introduced his Apple II personal computer, featuring a CPU, keyboard, color graphics and floppy disk drive. The Apple II was integral in launching the personal computer industry. Wozniak currently serves as chief scientist for Fusion-io and published his New York Times best-selling autobiography, iWoz: From Computer Geek to Cult Icon, in 2006. His television appearances include Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Dancing with the Stars, and The Big Bang Theory.
The president of the United States awarded Wozniak the National Medal of Technology in 1985, the highest honor bestowed on America’s leading innovators. He is a recipient of the Award for Technology, The Economy and Employment, for his contributions to the world of computing and improving grade school education, and of the Hoover Medal for “outstanding extra-career services by engineers to humanity.” He is also an inductee of the Inventors Hall of Fame. You won’t want to miss his keynote address at Connect 2016.
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Golf (Optional) |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Solutions Expo Welcome Reception |
| 6:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 6:45 – 7:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Opening General Session |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:00 a.m. – Noon | Solutions Expo Open |
| 11:00 a.m. – Noon | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Solutions Expo Open (dessert in hall) |
| 1:45 – 2:45 p.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. | Break |
| 3:15 – 4:15 p.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 4:15 – 4:45 p.m. | Break |
| 4:45 – 5:45 p.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Solutions Expo Reception |
| 7:00 – 6:00 p.m | Registration |
| 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. | Solutions Expo Open |
| 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Spotlight Session |
| 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 – 1:30 p.m. | Keynote Speaker |
| 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | Solutions Expo Open |
| 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Solutions Expo Grand Finale |
| 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. | Signature Event |
| 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. | Registration |
| 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Concurrent Break-out Sessions |
| 11:00 a.m. | Conference Adjourns |
*The agenda is subject to change.
FIS Connect 2016 includes an extensive selection of educational sessions developed with your financial institution’s needs in mind. A detailed program guide will be available soon to use in building your personalized agenda. You will be able to search by track or by conference day to research the available sessions, read the session descriptions and make decisions about the sessions you want to attend.
Fulfill your vendor due diligence of FIS – and much more!
Information security and risk management is our No. 1 priority at FIS. While we originally launched our In-Depth Conference series as a way for you to fulfill your vendor due diligence obligations, it has grown to include a more robust look at overall industry controls, security and regulatory concerns, and best practices to achieve sustainable security. And now you can attend the In-Depth Conference as part of FIS Connect 2016:
Monday, May 23; 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how we’ve built our systems, our processes and our culture upon a foundation of vigilance – all with the goal of protecting your data and safeguarding your organization’s reputation.
This registration option is available in the FIS Connect registration path.
Our world-class Solutions Expo is your destination for experiencing all of the industry-leading solutions offered by FIS, as well as broad array of services offered by this year’s exhibitors. The Solutions Expo is a hands-on environment where you can mingle, exchange ideas one-on-one and build relationships that will help move your bank ahead of your competition.
Signature Event – Wednesday, May 25
Connect attendees will have a one of a kind Rock of Ages experience in the largest Hard Rock Cafe in the world! FIS has bought out the Hard Rock Live & Cafe for the night. We begin in the Hard Rock Cafe, where we will have dinner while we are joined by some familiar faces. Afterwards, the Hard Rock Live and the John Lennon room and patio will open for an entertainment experience of a lifetime – all exclusively for you.
All attendee conference registrations include access to insightful General Sessions, hands-on Solutions Expo, face-to-face networking opportunities and first-class entertainment. FIS Connect 2016 client attendees will also have access to a spectrum of educational Break-out Sessions delivering the latest innovative solutions and enhancements from FIS.
Early Bird Attendee
$750/$850 (after April 21)
Group Discount
Note: Two delegates pay the full conference rate at $750/$850 each, then each additional delegate after the first two delegates qualifies for the discounted group rate of $550/$650 (after April 21)
Guest of Delegate
$250/$350 (after April 21)
Conference registration early bird rates are available until April 21.
To take advantage of the group registration discount, please register all delegates at one time. The $200 discount will apply automatically on the registration detail page.
Signature Event tickets may be purchased individually for $150. Due to the availability of alcohol at the evening events, all guests must be 21 or older.
Cancellation Policy
Full conference refunds will be given if cancelled by midnight on April 21.
Fifty percent of refund will be given if cancelled by midnight on May 5.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after May 5.
You may transfer your registration to another person at any time prior to the start of the conference.
Monday, May 23 – 12:30 p.m. shotgun start
An optional golf tournament is available for conference attendees and their guests. The event is complimentary, and registration is required. Transportation will be provided to and from the course.
Falcon’s Fire Golf Club, designed by Rees Jones, is a championship golf course recognized both regionally and nationally as one of the finest public golf courses in Orlando. Falcon’s Fire Golf Club is a premier Florida golf destination, conveniently located near the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
This championship golf course features classic architecture and an exquisitely maintained course. Falcon’s Fire Golf Club offers a challenging yet playable course stretching more than 7,000 yards from the back tees and providing golfers an option of four sets of tees.
This complimentary event is available for conference attendees and their guests. Note: Capacity is limited and will be managed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Registration is required.
If you don’t find the answers you’re looking for below, please contact Cynthia Bauer at [email protected].
Yes. To make changes to your registration, click on the Registration tab on the left, then click on the appropriate registration form and enter your confirmation number to make any modifications. If you are unable to find your confirmation number, contact our Global Events team at [email protected].
If you need to cancel your registration, email your cancellation to our Global Events team at [email protected] as soon as possible. Refer to the cancellation policy located on the registration portion of this website. Hotel cancellation must be done by calling your hotel directly.
Groups of three or more may be eligible for additional savings. The first two delegates each pay the full conference rate of $850 ($750 early bird) and any additional delegates from the same institution pay a discounted rate of $650 ($550 early bird). To take advantage of the group registration discount, please register all delegates at one time. The $200 discount will apply automatically on the registration detail page. To register your group, click on the Registration link. Please note: Advisory board members must register individually, and their registration does not apply toward the group discount.
No, advisory board members must register individually, and their registration does not count toward the group discount.
Effective until April 21, a block of rooms at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention has been reserved for FIS Connect 2016 attendees at a special FIS rate. Reservations made after April 21 are on a space- and rate-available basis. To make a reservation at the special FIS rate, refer to the Hotel and Travel tab on the left. Room reservations and hotel charges (including phone, incidentals and meals, except those indicated on the conference schedule) are the responsibility of the attendee. All hotel changes and cancellations must be done by calling your hotel directly.
Registrations will be accepted up to the conference date and on-site.
Early bird registration ends on Thursday, April 21.
FIS recognizes the need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact our Global Events team at [email protected] so that we can accommodate any special needs you may have.
Conference attire is business casual. For men, we suggest a collared shirt, dress slacks, polo shirts and sometimes a sport coat. For women, dress slacks or skirts with stylish tops and sweaters or blazers are appropriate. Temperatures in the meeting rooms can vary, so it is recommended that attendees be prepared with a jacket or sweater.
Coming Soon!
This year, back by popular demand, we are presenting the mobile app once again, and in conjunction with our green initiative, we are putting the on-site guide on the app – making it the No. 1 source of information for attendees. A communication on how to download the mobile app is coming soon!
Exhibitors and Sponsors,
Welcome to your one-stop source for relevant exhibitor and sponsorship information for FIS Connect 2016.
The FIS Solutions Expo consistently receives high marks from our partners as one of the best opportunities annually to meet and interact with a focused group of financial services executives and decision-makers. The FIS Solution Expo is in close proximity to where General Sessions and Break-out Sessions are held, which facilitates easy access to explore the possibilities and discover some of the most cutting-edge, integrated and comprehensive solutions available today.
So the questions is not whether you can sponsor or exhibit at FIS Connect 2016, but rather, can you afford not to?
If you have any questions, contact Keerin Pinch at [email protected] or 414.357.9835.
Thank you for your interest in participating as an exhibitor/sponsor at FIS Connect 2016. The success of this conference relies in large part on your participation. This site provides all exhibitor and sponsor information, including details on our exciting new sponsorship opportunities that help make your presence at FIS Connect a successful one. Please contact Keerin Pinch at [email protected] or 414.357.9835 for additional information.
Important Deadlines
Friday, April 8
Friday, April 8
Freeman is our official exhibitor services contractor for FIS Connect 2016. A complete exhibitor kit will be sent to all exhibitors six to eight weeks prior to the show.
To simplify your travel planning, we have consolidated the airport, ground transportation and hotel reservation information into one area under the Hotel and Travel tab.
Please contact Lindsay Taylor at [email protected].
