Agenda

2026 Spring Summit Agenda
(tentative and subject to change)

11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

AFT Registration

12:00 PM - 4:30 PM: 

Optional Activities (separate registration required): 

Option 1: Honky Tonk Hat Bar

Saddle up for a one-of-a-kind Summit add-on experience that blends creativity, flavor, and a little Western flair! Attendees are invited to join this optional activity featuring a hands-on custom cowboy hat–making session, where you’ll design a hat that’s uniquely yours. Refuel with a delicious taco lunch packed with bold, crowd-pleasing flavors, then kick up the excitement with the chance to test your skills on a mechanical bull (participation optional, bragging rights encouraged). It’s the perfect way to relax, connect with fellow attendees, and add a memorable twist to your Summit  experience. 

Option 2: Top Golf w/Golf Pro 

Join us for an exciting off-site experience at Topgolf, where Summit attendees are invited to enjoy three hours of high-energy practice, friendly competition, and pure fun. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or picking up a club for the first time, a professional golf instructor will be on hand to offer tips and guidance to elevate your game. Enjoy a delicious lunch paired with an open bar as you relax, network, and take aim in a lively, social setting. It’s the perfect blend of learning, leisure, and connection—don’t miss this unforgettable Summit highlight.

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM 

VIP Toast

It is a long-standing AFT tradition to welcome all first-time attendees to gather prior to the kick-off of the summit. This allows our first-time attendees to learn the lay of the land, meet their ambassadors, and the AFT board.  

6:15 PM – 7:00 PM 

Spouse/Guest Reception

Join us for a relaxed reception created especially for Summit guests and spouses to connect, mingle, and get inspired for the days ahead. Enjoy light refreshments, great conversation, and the chance to meet fellow guests while swapping ideas and planning activities for the next two days. Whether you’re here to network, explore, or simply relax and enjoy the experience, this is the perfect way to get started. 

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Welcome Reception

This is the official kick-off of the AFT Summit. All attendees are invited to come together to reconnect with friends and meet new ones. The welcome reception offers heavy appetizers and drinks. Many attendees make plans for a dinner after the welcome reception. 

6:30 AM - 7:15 AM

Bobby Childs Memorial Workout led by Sara Scott

7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 

AFT Registration

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Group Breakfast 

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

VIP/First Time Attendee Breakfast

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Opening General Session 

Our AFT President welcomes all attendees to the AFT 2026 Spring Summit.

9:10 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote: Great Leaders Live Like Drug Addicts

Michael Brody-Waite, Founder & CEO, Addictive Leadership 

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Stretch Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

General Session: Economic Trends with KBW Fintech

Sanjay Sakhrani, Managing Director, KBW 

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM 

Lunch and Networking 

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Deep Dive #1: Demystifying Stablecoin

Pete Glyman, Founder & CEO, Coinbax  

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Deep Dive #2: Culture Building

Chris Walker, VP of Operations, Praxent 

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM 

Deep Dive #3: AI in Product Development

Thomas Schlegel, Distinguished Engineer / VP of Engineering 

2:30 PM - 3:15 PM 

Deep Dive #4: Demystifying Banking Cores

3:15 PM - 3:45 PM

PM Refreshment Break

3:45 PM - 5:00 PM 

Intersections

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM 

Past Presidents/Past Board Members Reception

6:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Monday Night Dinner Event - Country Music Hall of Fame

Bus departs from the Hotel Lobby at 6:00 PM

6:30 AM - 7:15 AM

Bobby Childs Memorial Workout led by Sara Scott

7:30 AM - 2:00 PM

AFT Registration

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 

Group Breakfast 

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

General Session: Welcome Back / Updates

9:10 AM - 10:15 AM

General Session: Brandon DeWitt Technology Keynote

How Data Happened: A History from the Age of Reason to the Age of Algorithms

Chris Wiggins, Author and Associate Professor of Applied Mathematics at Columbia University 

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Stretch Break

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

General Session: How to Differentiate Yourself and Your Business by Building a StoryBrand

Donald Miller, StoryBrand and Coach Builder, CEO 

How do we talk about what we offer in such a way people are guaranteed to pay attention? Most leaders, marketers, and salespeople have trouble breaking through the noise. What’s the solution? Invite customers into a story that compels them to pay attention and take action. If you are tired of being ignored and want to grow your business, learn to get customers' attention, keep their attention, and increase orders using Donald Miller’s compelling storytelling framework.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Group Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

General Session: Panel with FINTOP Capital

Joe Maxwell, Co-Founder & Managing Partner at FINTOP Capital 

John Philpott, Partner at FINTOP 

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM 

General Session: AFTerthoughts

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

PM Refreshment Break

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

General Session: Interactive Song Writing

Douglas Brown, Platinum Selling Recording Artist & Songwriter 

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Free Time

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

Farewell Reception