# 2026 NYU Stern Fintech Conference: Betting on the Future ![abstract image featuring blockchain and floating dots](/sites/default/files/styles/866w/public/2026-02/AdobeStock_439347118.jpeg?h=4462e40b&itok=4WCyxAsM) March 6, 2026 ## NYU Stern Fintech Conference: Betting on the Future The annual NYU Stern Fintech Conference brought together key industry and academic leaders on current topics in fintech, including stablecoins, prediction markets, tokenization, and current AI and fintech policy responses. [Videos Below](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/fubon-center/events-activities/upcoming-and-recent-events/2026-nyu-stern-fintech-conference-betting-future) --- ## Speakers ![Aldasoro head shot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/aldasoro.jpg?h=7a1fadff&itok=uqpROLjb) ## Iñaki Aldasoro Principal Economist at BIS [BIO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/i%C3%B1aki-aldasoro-3228b14/) [ ![Conlin head shot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/izzyconlin_5.2_crop.jpg?h=f85494e7&itok=1wfow4nR) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iseultconlin/) [## Iseult Conlin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iseultconlin/)Managing Director, Head of U.S. Institutional Credit at Tradeweb [BIO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iseultconlin/) [ ![kathleen derose headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2025-07/derose_kathleen_copy_0.png?h=70449561&itok=dgUsKQJY) ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/fubon-center/about/fintech-initiative) [## Kathleen DeRose ](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/fubon-center/about/fintech-initiative)Fintech Initiative Director at the NYU Stern Fubon Center [BIO](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/fubon-center/about/fintech-initiative) [ ![Ghose headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/ronit_ghose_citi.jpg?h=e87b42e0&itok=c75KRA1c) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronit-ghose-86033610/) [## Ronit Ghose ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronit-ghose-86033610/)Head of Future of Finance team at Citi Institute [BIO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronit-ghose-86033610/) [ ![Hickerson head shot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/adamhickerson_0.jpg?h=b96c732f&itok=qMYVmJw9) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hickerson-71218b28b/) [## Adam Hickerson ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hickerson-71218b28b/)Senior Director and COO at Robinhood Derivatives [BIO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-hickerson-71218b28b/) [ ![Kagan head shot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/kagan.jpg?h=a141e9ea&itok=AurlQLE0) ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kagan/) [## Nicole Kagan ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kagan/)Lead at Kalshi Research [BIO](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-kagan/) [ ![Leshner head shot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-02/robert-color.png?h=9e16a70f&itok=VmxLPP08) ](https://superstate.com/about) [## Robert Leshner ](https://superstate.com/about)CEO and Co-founder at Superstate [BIO](https://superstate.com/about) [ ![Karl Whelan headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/500w_x_625h/public/2026-01/whelan_1.jpg?h=c0fa67bb&itok=WETkgbKZ) ](https://people.ucd.ie/karl.whelan) [## Karl Whelan ](https://people.ucd.ie/karl.whelan)Professor of Economics at University College Dublin [BIO](https://people.ucd.ie/karl.whelan) ## Opening Remarks by Kathleen DeRose; Ronit Ghose on Stablecoins Ronit Ghose heads the Future of Finance Team at Citi Institute. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdNk7K1iQx4) --- ## Iñaki Aldasoro on Stablecoins Iñaki Aldasoro is a Principal Economist at the Bank for International Settlements. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDAgqTD1vQI) --- ## Iseult Conlin on Market Electronification Iseult Conlin is Managing Director and Head of U.S. Institutional Credit at Tradeweb. She is introduced by Brianna Mahoney, President of the NYU Stern Fintech Association (FTA). [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuSjxpBnwgY) --- ## Robert Leshner on Tokenization Robert Leshner is the CEO and Co-founder of Superstate. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISZJQa3ACSk) --- ## Adam Hickerson on Prediction Markets Adam Hickerson is Senior Director and COO at Robinhood Derivatives. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aelu-BLBTyE) --- ## Karl Whelan on Prediction Markets Karl Whelan is a Professor of Economics at University College Dublin. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIFdpn8wYb8) --- ## Nicole Kagan on Prediction Markets; Concluding Remarks by Kathleen DeRose Nicole Kagan leads Kalshi Research. [Watch Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTIzcA33Khc) --- ## AGENDA Show All | Hide All 8:30AM - Opening Remarks Kathleen DeRose 8:35AM - Topic: Stablecoins Ronit Ghose 9AM - Topic: Stablecoins Iñaki Aldasoro 9:30AM - Topic: Stern Fintech Association Brianna Mahoney 9:35AM - Topic: Market Electronification Iseult Conlin 10AM - Topic: Tokenization Robert Leshner 10:30AM - Topic: Prediction Markets Adam Hickerson 11AM - Topic: Prediction Markets Karl Whelan 11:30AM - Topic: Prediction Markets Nicole Kagan 12PM - Closing Remarks Kathleen DeRose