Global fintech innovator i2c Inc. has announced that its Senior Vice President of Global Product Management, Dan Hanks, will participate as a featured panelist at the upcoming “Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference” on 2 February 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The conference brings together senior banking and payments executives to discuss strategic, technological, and operational priorities shaping the sector.
During his session, Hanks will explore emerging payment trends and demonstrate how financial institutions can enhance their payment strategies and digital infrastructure to meet rising customer expectations and remain competitive in an evolving market. He commented:
“Community and regional banks are being called upon to innovate rapidly while maintaining stability. Our unified global platform helps modernise banking and payments capabilities, ensuring long-term sustainability. It enables self-issued card programmes, real-time payment experiences, and high-performance money movement solutions.”
i2c’s single-platform architecture allows banks and fintech firms to manage complex functionalities through a single technology stack, integrating core banking, issuer processing, and money movement. Its i2c Payment Hub delivers modern payment experiences quickly via direct API integration with FedNow, Visa Direct, and ACH networks.
Looking ahead, i2c will participate in several high-profile industry events in February and March, fostering direct engagement with bank and credit union leaders:
| Date | Event | Location | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Feb 2026 | CU Growth & Innovation Summit | Oak Brook, Illinois | Credit union growth strategies, innovation, and member experience |
| 15–17 Feb 2026 | ABA Community Bankers Conference | Orlando, Florida | Long-term sustainability and performance for community bank CEOs and senior leaders |
| 6–9 Mar 2026 | ICBA Live | San Diego, California | Independent community banking technology and services expo |
i2c’s participation aims to support banks and fintechs in modernising their financial capabilities in emerging markets. Its next-generation platform is designed to balance innovation and sustainability, fostering sustainable growth and adaptability.
About i2c:
i2c is a globally recognised fintech innovator, providing solutions across credit, debit, prepaid, core banking, and money movement. By integrating banking and payments on a single platform, i2c enables customer-centric product customisation and rapid time-to-market. With over 25 years of industry experience, i2c delivers advanced banking and payment experiences to millions of users worldwide.