CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union Partners with James Madison University to Host Inaugural FinTech Symposium on February 28, 2025

CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, a trusted financial partner dedicated to serving the community, is proud to announce the first-ever FinTech Symposium, which will take place on February 28, 2025, in partnership with James Madison University’s (JMU) Gilliam Center for Entrepreneurship. This landmark event will bring together students, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the fast-evolving world of financial technology and its transformative impact on banking and business.

As a community-minded financial institution, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union is committed to empowering individuals and businesses with financial education and access to cutting-edge resources. By hosting the FinTech Symposium, the credit union fosters discussions on the future of finance and equips attendees with insights into digital banking, blockchain technology, and financial security.

The symposium will feature a keynote address by Charles E. Potts, executive vice president and chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA). Potts leads ICBA’s innovation initiatives and fintech strategies, helping community banks leverage technology to meet evolving financial service needs. With extensive experience in banking, financial services, and fintech startups—including digital banking, mobile engagement, and payments—Potts brings unparalleled expertise to the event. A frequent speaker at national conferences, he has also mentored fintech startups at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC).

The FinTech Symposium will also feature a lineup of nationally recognized speakers who are at the forefront of the fintech industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge on emerging trends and technologies that are shaping the way consumers and businesses engage with financial services.

The event will draw a diverse audience, including students, faculty, entrepreneurs, and financial industry professionals, all eager to learn from fintech experts and explore potential collaborations. This symposium reinforces CommonWealth One’s commitment to financial literacy, innovation, and strengthening the communities it serves.

For more information and to register for the event, visit: JMU FinTech Symposium.

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About CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union

Since 1944, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Alexandria, VA, has grown to become one of Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia’s top credit unions. CommonWealth One is a full-service, member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative committed to being its members’ lifetime financial partner. CommonWealth One has branches in Washington, D.C., Alexandria, VA, and Harrisonburg, VA (including at James Madison University). For more information, please visit www.cofcu.org.

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