With 4,000 in attendance at this year’s Fiserv Forum, “Life” seemed to be an appropriate theme. The theme was captured best through social media with the thoughts of my fellow attendees.
From the opening sequence to the closing breakout sessions, bankers were energized to share how technology changes life and banking.
Opening sequence #fiservforum was amazing! pic.twitter.com/KpdOZbNZLe
— Kathleen Mikula (@mikulak) April 21, 2015
Former FBI Director, Robert Mueller III shared many of the ways that Life changed from his vantage point, as he took over his role a week before 9.11.
#Fiservforum Robert S. Mueller III, Former Director of the FBI. Technology Interrupts Life. He began: 9/4/2001 pic.twitter.com/TFtRqEjFOr
— Sean O'Connell (@sean6652) April 21, 2015
Many Bankers learned that they were in like-minded company at #FiservForum.
It's like Comic-con for bankers #fiservforum
— BDSoftley (@BDSoftley) April 21, 2015
One of my personal highlights was hearing the tremendous leadership example Condoleezza Rice shared. (Of course I also loved hearing her talk about football and golf.)
There aren't many people more impressive than @CondoleezzaRice. Period. #FiservForum pic.twitter.com/MXzT7Dl3Ex
— Jim Stewart (@Jim__Stewart) April 22, 2015
Powerful @CondoleezzaRice key to success of U.S. is access to high-quality education for all #fiservforum
— Derek Van Nostran (@derekvannostran) April 22, 2015
Fiserv’s CEO, Jeff Yabuki, shared a number of anecdotes describing technology and the rapid evolution of products and technology. His thought-provoking questions challenged, intrigued, and perhaps haunted a number of people in attendance:
@jeffyabuki asks how many folks from audience owns an apple device. Almost all of the 4000 folks stand up. Priceless 🙂 #fiservforum
— Deva Annamalai (@bornonjuly4) April 21, 2015
Wednesday wrapped up with an Earth, Wind and Fire concert that left any age of banker excited.
EWF tonight at #fiservforum. Awesome pic.twitter.com/evr9mlP7lf
— Gary C. Kern (@GaryCKern) April 23, 2015
I had a great conversation in my breakout about what drives relationships in a digital age and how mobile plays a huge role. Thank you so much for the conversation, the platform and the fantastic event.
Success in social media is about building & maintaining relationships. Great talk from @benpankonin at #fiservforum. pic.twitter.com/Mo1yBFgzUB
— Nathan Rivera (@nathanrivera) April 23, 2015