Philo4Thought Fall Lecture - FinTech & Global Impact

Registration on LiveMazi: https://events.livemazi.com/e/globalfintech

Hosted by Philo4Thought, a 501(c)(3) philanthropic educational nonprofit dedicated to empowering emerging professionals and community leaders.

This premier event brings together leading voices in FinTech, academia, and innovation to discuss the transformative impact of financial technology on global markets and society. Attendees will gain insights into cutting-edge developments in security, AI, conversation design, and risk management while networking with industry professionals and academic experts.

Beyond scheduled presentations, attendees often continue discussions with featured speakers through internship opportunities, mentoring relationships, and professional connections—enabling steady career transitions and long-term professional growth.

DATE: Friday, November 21, 2025
LOCATION: Grandison Group, NY Life, 39th Floor, One World Trade Center, NYC 10007

DETAILED ITINERARY:

5:30 PM – Sign-In & LinkedIn Photo Booth
6:00 PM – Welcome Address
6:15 PM – FinTech Innovation Panel
7:00 PM – Global Impact Fireside Chat
7:45 PM – Closing Remarks & LinkedIn Photo Booth

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:

FinTech Innovation Panel
Featuring distinguished industry leaders

Moderator:
Paul Pavlakos - Manager, International Tax Services, KPMG US

Panelists:

• John Pyrovolakis - Founder, Q-Net Security, Academic Venture Exchange, Innovation Accelerator Foundation
• George Georgiades - Founder, Gemean Corp.
• Giorgos Tserdanelis - VP, Conversation Design, JP Morgan
  

Global Impact Fireside Chat
An engaging discussion with academic thought leaders

Moderator:
Spencer Roane - Financial Advisor, NYL

Panelists:

• Dr. Luca Iandoli - Dean, College of Professional Studies & Chair, AI Thinktank, St. John's University
• Prof. Demetri Papacostas - CUNY Economics Professor & Author, "Foreign Exchange Options and Risk Management"
• George Panagiotakopoulos - Head of Global Expansion, UC Berkeley

RECEPTION @ SKINOS
8:00 PM – Sign-In & LinkedIn Photo Booth
8:30 PM – Reception Begins featuring DJ Demetri

Skinos NYC
123 Washington St, New York, NY 10006

Continue networking and conversations at our exclusive after-party reception in the New York City area.

PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH:
Philo4Thought • New York Life • Q-Net Security • Gemean Corp. • St. John's University • CUNY • UC Berkeley • St. Nicholas Shrine WTC • SkinosNYC • SnapItWithSam • DJ Demetri

QUESTIONS?
Please reach out to support@philo4thought.org