Future Digital Finance Connect 2026

March 3 - 5, 2026

Hilton West Palm Beach, FL

Shawn Main

Shawn Main

Chief Business Architect Officer Vantage Bank
Shawn Main

Shawn Main serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Business Architect at Vantage Bank, where he leads the Shared Services division. In this role, Shawn ensures strategic alignment between business and technology to enhance customer experiences and drive operational efficiency. His team is responsible for developing innovative applications and solutions, leveraging data analytics, overseeing member partnerships, and conducting ongoing outreach to customers—providing technical guidance, sharing insights on banking solutions, and identifying opportunities to enhance service offerings.

Shawn has over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 18 years at Vantage Bank. Throughout his tenure at Vantage Bank, he has held several key leadership positions, each enhancing his expertise in banking operations, technology integration, and risk management. Before stepping into his current role, he served as Bank Cashier & Deposit Operations Manager, overseeing bank operations, compliance, and customer service channels. As Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Shawn played a critical role in shaping the bank’s long-term IT strategy, optimizing infrastructure, and driving the adoption of modern technology solutions to support business growth.

Shawn is a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems, graduating Magna Cum Laude. His strong background in technology and financial services, combined with his leadership in aligning IT resources with business objectives, makes him a key driver of Vantage Bank’s continued innovation and customer-centric approach.

A dedicated leader with a passion for problem-solving and forward thinking, Shawn is committed to ensuring that Vantage Bank remains at the forefront of digital banking solutions while maintaining the personal, relationship-driven service that defines the institution.

Day 3: Setting a Roadmap For The Future

8:55 AM KEYNOTE FIRESIDE CHAT: Examining the Crypto Landscape to Embrace Possibility and Avoid Unnecessary Risk

Crypto is no longer a passing trend. With an administration signaling openness to crypto and stablecoins, the space is seeing a surge in investment and new entrants. As the market grows, it's more important than ever for leaders to understand how to spot real opportunities—and steer clear of unnecessary risk.

Join a leading crypto expert as they discuss recent real-world cases and share practical strategies for navigating the evolving crypto landscape. Topics include:

  • Negotiating strong and steadfast fintech partnerships to enhance your current capabilities or provide novel offerings.
  • Looking at customer behavior to see how people are already using, bitcoin, stablecoin, blockchain etc.
  • Evaluating the must haves in your crypto roadmap to provide safety and value to your customers while setting the bank up for continued success.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Shawn.

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