ABOUT

THE MEETING PLACE FOR FINANCIAL SERVICES LEADERS DRIVING GROWTH

Welcome to the 11th annual edition of the Digital Marketing for Financial Services (DMFS) New York Summit. DMFS is a series of market-leading conferences hosted across North American locations in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Toronto. They are designed specifically to cater to the unique challenges facing the financial services industry.

DMFS is attended by senior practitioners from large enterprises and smaller regional brands across the broad range of financial services, including banks, credit unions, insurance, wealth and investment management, lending, cards and payments services, as well as fintech.

Our mission is to support and empower marketing and digital leaders to make sense of fast-paced technological change and shifting consumer trends, translating it into a robust business strategy that will drive growth and customer loyalty in the modern world.

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TOP 3 REASONS TO ATTEND

NETWORK WITH NORTH AMERICA’S TOP FINANCIAL MARKETING LEADERS

SEE WHO ATTENDS

JOIN THE COMMUNITY SHAPING THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL MARKETING INNOVATION

Ever attend an event where you feel like you’re lost in the crowd? Not at the DMFS NY Summit!

We deliberately design the program to encourage you to build relationships with like-minded industry peers. Our onsite conference experience and immersive event platform allow you to network in small working groups, peer-led breakouts, roundtables and much more!

Arrive solo, but leave as part of the DMFS community.

25 YEARS OF CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS

Over the past 25 years, Strategy Institute has been a leader in event production and content creation in North America. The 11th Annual DMFS New York Summit is part of our exclusive series of Digital Marketing in Financial Services events, which have been supporting the industry for over 13 years.

  • Leverage the expertise of a community of 10,000+ financial marketing and digital leaders from across North America.
  • Engage with innovators and early adopters of marketing technology.
  • Navigate competing objectives and set strategic priorities with confidence.
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THE VENUE

New York Hilton Midtown

Centrally located in midtown Manhattan, the New York Hilton Midtown is within a 10 minutes’ walk of both Central Park and Times Square. The stylish hotel features an 8,000-square-foot gym, gourmet dining, and elegant rooms overlooking the iconic skyline. The spacious rooms at the New York Hilton Midtown are styled with maple wood furniture and marble bathrooms. Each room includes a flat-screen cable TV with on-demand entertainment.

Offering free WiFi, Hilton Midtown provides modern strength and cardio equipment in its spacious fitness center. Guests can also use the 24-hour business center or the on-site concierge desk. The 7th Avenue Subway Station and luxury shopping along Fifth Avenue are a 4-minute walk from the hotel. Rockefeller Center and Times Square are 0.5 miles away.

Couples in particular love the location – with a 9.3 rating for a two-person trip.

BENEFITS OF STAYING AT THE HOTEL INCLUDE…

  • Networking: Enjoy the convenience of being in the conference venue and take the opportunity to network with fellow conference attendees and speakers
  • Upscale Services and Amenities: Stay connected on the hotel’s free WiFi Network and take advantage of the 8000-square-foot-gym complete with a full gym, indoor pool and hot tub.
  • Dining Experience: Start or end your day at the hotel’s signature Herb N’ Kitchen, offering seasonal salads, sandwiches and brick-oven pizza.
  • Accommodations:Spacious, modern rooms and suites offer the comfort and conveniences you expect from a leading hotel in a world-class city.
  • Convenience:Located in the heart of New York City, the Hilton Midtown has an excellent location/walking score of 9.

TO RESERVE

New York Hilton Midtown

1335 Avenue of the Americas

New York, Ny 10019, US

Save travel time and money. Take advantage of our discounted group rate, available until October 16, 2024 at $319/night, on a first-come basis whilst rooms are available.

For your convenience, please use this booking link to make your reservation online now!

IMPORTANT: Strategy Institute is not affiliated with nor do we contract any third-party room booking service. Please contact the hotel directly to make your reservations.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available on the event platform, typically on the day of the session or the day before. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.



What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.



What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.



When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.


EVENT


Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch as well as morning and afternoon snacks are provided at the conference, served in the exhibition hall.


Is there parking?

Yes, contact our customer care team for more details at [email protected]


Can I send a replacement delegate if I can’t attend at the last minute?

Absolutely! Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] at your earliest convenience.


I have special meal requirements, who do I contact?

Please contact our customer care team at [email protected] so they can liaise with the venue to ensure you are taken care of.


When will the presentations be available, and how do I get them?

Presentations will be available on the event platform, typically on the day of the session or the day before. Please be aware that not all speakers are able to release their presentation due to confidentiality reasons.


SPEAKERS


What time do I need to arrive before my presentation?

Please arrive at the break before you are due to speak, e.g. if you are due to speak at 4 p.m., please arrive during the afternoon break. This is so you can meet the conference producer, check your slide deck, load it if you have a new version with you and run through a rehearsal of your presentation.


When is my presentation due?

Please send your presentation to the event manager two weeks prior to the conference, even if it is still in draft form. This will allow us to check it in advance and let you know if there are any issues. Please also email your final version to the event manager and bring a back-up copy on a USB stick.


What aspect ratio should my slides be?

Please select ‘standard’ in Microsoft Office – the aspect ratio is 4:3.


Can I stay for the whole conference?

Yes, you are very welcome to attend the whole conference. It’s one of the benefits of speaking!


Is there a speakers’ green room?

No, we find our speakers enjoy networking with delegates, other speakers and sponsors in the exhibition hall, which is open throughout the conference. Hot and cold drinks are typically available in the exhibition hall all day, and seating is provided if you need to complete some work or make any calls.


PAYMENT


What forms of payment do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Electronic Funds Transfer or Cheque for Canadian Currency and American Currency.


What is your cancellation/refund policy for paid invoices?

A full refund minus a $495 administrative charge will be given for cancellations received in writing up to 14 days prior to the conference date. Refunds will not be available after this date.


Can I pay half now and half at a later date?

We highly encourage a full payment upon receipt of invoice. For any specific circumstances, please reach out to customer care at [email protected]


My credit card was charged with a foreign transaction fee, how do I get that amount paid for?

Strategy Institute is not liable for any additional charges levied by a credit card company, including but not limited to American Express currency conversion charges.


I paid for my registration, does it include my hotel stay at the venue?

Registration fees include attendance, luncheon and all course materials. It doesn’t include accommodations or transportation to and from the conference.


SPONSORS


When is booth setup and teardown?

Setup is usually the night before the event or before registration opens on day one. You will receive a logistics package from your event manager with more details. If you have not received this, please contact customer care at [email protected] so they can connect you to the event manager.


When will I know my booth number?

You will receive this from your event manager one week before the event.


I want to distribute handouts, can you make that happen?

Yes! Please give them to the event manager when you arrive for setup. If you want to distribute an electronic handout, please send this to your event manager at your earliest convenience.