Adena Friedman

Banking is entering a new era, shaped by AI, digital assets, real-time payments, and rising expectations for seamless access to financial services. As the industry modernizes, the challenge is not simply adopting new technologies, but doing so in ways that strengthen trust, resilience, and security. Nasdaq’s Adena Friedman, Chair and CEO, will discuss the forces transforming finance and why trust remains the essential foundation for innovation in an increasingly connected and always-on world.