Demo Challenge
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Showcase Your Innovation to the Industry’s Decision-Makers

In 2025, Demo Challenge, presented in partnership with NayaOne, spotlighted the most transformative fintech solutions shaping the future of financial services. Congratulations again to interface.ai, winner of the 2025 Demo Challenge, for their groundbreaking demo, “Reimagine Online Banking and Customer Service with the Next Frontier in Agentic AI.”

Now, the stage is set for 2026. This year’s Demo Challenge will once again give fintech companies and technology providers the opportunity to present their most innovative solutions to a live audience of senior executives from leading banks, credit unions, and financial institutions.new technologies.

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Why Apply?

Exposure to Top Financial Institutions

Demo your product in front of senior banking executives and potential partners.

Prestigious Recognition

NayaOne and American Banker will jointly award the winner on the main stage.

Valuable Prize

Demo participants in select packages will be considered for a $10,000 sponsorship credit from American Banker, along with a templated Proof-of-Concept (POC) Digital Sandbox environment powered by NayaOne.

Judging Process

A fair and transparent panel of judges will select a winner through clear and objective criteria.

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Three Ways to Showcase Your Innovation

Premier Demo

  • 8-minute live demo on Day 1

  • Dedicated content block (no competing sessions)

  • Includes a digital kiosk for ongoing engagement

Featured Demo

  • 6-minute demo on Day 2

  • Dedicated content block (no competing sessions)

  • Includes a digital kiosk

Lunch Demo

  • 6-minute demo during lunch (5 on Day 1, 5 on Day 2)

  • On the demo stage with no overlapping sessions

  • Great visibility, but not eligible for judging, prizes, or a kiosk

Applying is Simple

The Demo Program offers sponsored presentation opportunities at a range of investment levels, which include a live demo in the general session, event admission, and post-event visibility on the DIGITAL BANKING platform. Selected companies will present an 8-minute live demo with no slides or videos, providing a direct, authentic engagement with attendees. Two executives per company are encouraged to deliver the demo and product explanation.

1. Submit Your Application

Share your vision and unique offerings with us. Demo presentations should highlight the effectiveness of your solutions in addressing real-world challenges faced by the banking community, offering insights into market trends and future directions.

2. Await Approval

Our team will review your application, and if selected, you’ll receive an acceptance notification.

3. Confirm Your Participation

If accepted, your sponsorship contract confirmation is due within 14 days.

4. Onsite Benefits

Your sponsorship includes your live demo in the general session, event admission, ability for discounted exhibit space, sponsor attribution on relevant marketing materials, including the event website and onsite signage.

5. Extended Post-Conference Exposure

Your demo will be featured on the DIGITAL BANKING website for four weeks after the conference, ensuring continued visibility and engagement.

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