The 6th Annual Fintech & Funding Conference and Expo (FFCON20: RISE) will open its networks to attendees July 8 and 9 at Toronto venues designed to promote thought-provoking and relevant interaction between innovative business startups, investors, established financial institutions, government and major industry players, all in one place. The conference will also celebrate Toronto’s local and national pride as a key part of Canada’s rising fintech and financial sector, leading to FFCON20’s theme — Rise. As an immersive educational experience, the conference features workshops, interactive panels, mentoring, exhibitors and product pitching designed to break down barriers and bring markets to life, embrace all key stakeholders, showcase innovation and identify strong suits, foster partnerships across the fintech-financial institution divide, and deliver channels for investment. Presentation topics include technology and the anticipated next generation of tech to be planning for, funding models for a global market as well as small business frontiers, and strategic innovation in dealing with regulation, cultural differences, productivity and enterprise risks.