Fintech Demos

Four coveted slots are available for fintech solution demos at the 2026 ENGAGE Conference, scheduled from June 9 -12, at Signia Hilton Bonnet Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida..

Selected companies will have eight minutes to present their solution’s value proposition in the Shark Tank General Session on Thursday, June 11, from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Attendees will vote on which solution best benefits their members and the winning solution will be announced at the end of the Shark Tank Session. The winner will be featured in The League Insider newsletter and will have an opportunity to present in a breakout session at the 2027 ENGAGE Conference.

Make sure your application clearly articulates the novelty and benefits of your company’s solution so it stands out among the rest. We’re seeking robust, compelling, financial technologies that possess something new, innovative, and substantial to debut live at the conference. Selection will be based on innovation (how unique is the Fintech), originality (how new is the idea), impact (how will the solution impact the financial industry), compatibility (how does the solution interact with established networks) and “wow” factor (will it generate attendee excitement).

Deadlines

If you’re interested in showcasing your company’s new solution at the ENGAGE Conference Shark Tank event, please complete and return the written application(s) on Page 3 (demo) and Page 4 (speaker) by Tuesday, March 31. The League Advisory committee, a group of LEVERAGE Product Managers and a group of credit union leaders, will review the submissions, and you will be notified the week of April 20, if your solution/session was selected.

If selected to present, there will be a $3,500 fee to participate.

All travel expenses are the responsibility of the participant.

ENGAGE Conference Shark Tank Presentation Format Overview

All four Fintech solutions will present on Thursday, June11th. The speaking time to present will be 8 minutes and you will be notified of your 8-minute slot ahead of time. The slots will be comprised of a value proposition presentation and demo.

Presentation

During the presentation, you will have 8 minutes to clearly articulate the value your Fintech solution provides credit unions, including features and benefits of your solution and demo. We also recommend you highlight applicable use cases for which credit unions cans use your solution. We will have a confidence monitor with a countdown clock to keep you within time. When your allotted 8 minutes of presentation time is complete, you will need to conclude your presentation so we can transition to the next solution.

Content Guidelines for Shark Tank Competitors

• Communicate what your solution does, the benefits to members, and benefits to the credit union in a clear and concise manner.
• Practice ahead of time as eight minutes will go quickly.
• Provide information on your research, technical details, integration capabilities/dependencies, and ease of use/branding. Per our advisory group, they want to see functionality and technically understand how it works from a member experience perspective.
• Feel free to have one person present and another team member operate the demo.
• Allow five minutes for a Q&A following your presentation.