Jax Tech

Here we go again, and are officially 9 years running! It is time for the 9th Annual Summer Social to get all of our Jax area groups, meetups, and networks together for fun, connection, and a party!

You are invited once again to Jacksonville’s largest networking event for technologists, artists, entrepreneurs, and enthusiasts at the 9th Annual Summer Social event in Jax Beach.

This year we are taking over the entire Surfer the Bar again for 4 hours of fun, networking, drinks, and food...and some interactive surprise experiences! Meet local leaders, peers, and celebrate the community that makes Jax such an amazing place to live.

We also have some surprises in store for music and live entertainment. See below for details on the PARTY and here are all of the participating groups and company sponsors for this year’s event.

Participating groups in this year’s summer social event include:

Join us for our Q3 event, this time for a deep dive into the world of Fintech with some local Jax experts. We also have a new location this time, and a return to the rooftop afterparty!

From mobile payments to blockchain innovation, fintech is reshaping the way money moves — and Jacksonville is playing a bigger role than ever. Our city is home to major players in financial technology, a growing ecosystem of startups, and investment activity that’s fueling the next generation of banking and payments innovation.

This Jax Tech session will dive into the big trends driving the industry forward — from stablecoins to digital banking, wealth management tech, and the investment landscape shaping it all. Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech builder, or simply curious about how fintech impacts your daily life, you’ll leave with new insights and connections in this fast-moving sector.

### Featured Speakers

• Annie DeStefano – Founder & CEO, Ann DeStefano Advisory
  With a career spanning FIS, Silicon Valley Bank, and Goldman Sachs, Annie now advises early- and growth-stage fintechs, banks, and financial institutions on technology adoption and go-to-market execution. She’ll cover the landscape of fintech today — including stablecoins (what they are and why they matter), core banking, payments, digital banking, back-office innovation, and other key trends shaping the industry.
• Aaron Sheklin – Director of Institutional, Farther
  Aaron brings a deep background in payments and fintech, now focused on building Farther into the leading technology-driven wealth management firm. He’ll share insights on integrating fintech solutions, the tech stack behind modern wealth management, and the current state of innovation in this space.
• Jim Stallings – CEO, PS27 Ventures
  As the leader of PS27 Ventures, Jim has guided successful fintech investments and exits. He’ll provide an inside look at the venture capital and investment market for fintech, along with predictions for where the sector is headed next.