2025 UNDERGROUND Collision of Contrasts with Money20/20

Underground: Collision of Contrasts

Exploring the chaos and contradiction when the Underground Collides with Money20/20.

In a time of uncertainty, noise, and rapid acceleration, Underground: Collision of Contrasts invites you to lean in, look forward, seek clarity not from convention, but from curiosity and courage.

This latest evolution of the Underground movement continues Mitchell Stankovic & Associates’ legacy of raw, real conversation that digs beneath the surface of headlines and hype. Strategically timed to coincide with Money20/20 and its forward-looking theme, “Create the Future,” this Underground isn’t an echo of the main stage—it’s a friction point. It’s where clarity emerges from chaos, and contrast becomes creation.

“The Underground Collisions were designed to collide with critical events, bring original, authentic ideas to conventional and traditional gatherings,” says Susan Mitchell, CEO of Mitchell Stankovic & Associates

“Mitchell, Stankovic & Associates will host an Underground that captures this moment in time. There are no crystal balls to tell us what the future holds for the financial ecosystem. There are only contrasts that identify differences and metaphorical collisions that can be the birthplace of creativity, passion, and collaboration!”

Collision is not destruction—it’s energy. It’s when opposing forces meet and new inspiration is formed. Each panel theme will explore a different contrast of collision, revealing insights and opportunities that only come from intentional disruption including:

• Volatile Change – Scattering of Business Models
• Challenged Assumptions, CUs & Fintechs
• Amplify Awareness and Growth – 1 Billion Members
• Creation Through Conflict
• Proof of Motion

Underground: Collision of Contrasts is not about finding “the” answer. It’s about asking consequential questions. It’s about sitting in the space between extremes and sparking enlightenment that might ideate the way forward—for credit unions, for fintech, for community—and for the unpredictable future of money. We don't know what the future holds—but together, united, we are strong!

Since 2018, Mitchell Stankovic & Associates' Underground has collided with Money20/20 to intentionally bring the credit union industry to the largest conversation around money, fintech, and the global financial ecosystem.

Last year we partnered directly with Money20/20 to bring more to industry attendees and this year we are planning a Credit Union Takeover! Join us as we kick off the week with the Underground Collision and be part of the credit union journey with the largest banks, fintechs, and supporting vendors in the world!

Learn more about the strategic partnership here!