Stripe Sessions 2023 | Stripe Sessions Conference San Francisco
May 3
In person
San Francisco
Pier 48
Watch the keynote

Event Overview

A single day,
a year’s worth of impact

Stripe Sessions brings together business leaders and builders to discuss the most important internet economy trends. This year, we’re focused on the many ways businesses can continue to accelerate progress in times of change.

Get expert guidance

Our experts will be on-site to answer any questions you might have about Stripe products and services.

Expand your network

Executives from leading companies across industries—from automotive to technology—attend Sessions.

Join a select group

Sessions is our flagship event and capacity is limited for a more impactful experience.

Hear from the experts

From building new revenue streams to lowering costs, learn how your peers are adapting to the current economic climate.

San Francisco

Meet us at Pier 48

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Talks

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9:00 a.m.

West stage

Opening Keynote

Powering growth for the internet economy

Stripe’s mission to grow the GDP of the internet means more than just helping companies do business online: now more than ever, we’re focused on helping our customers grow revenue and reduce costs in the face of mounting economic uncertainty. Join Stripe cofounder and CEO Patrick Collison and other Stripe leaders for a discussion of how Stripe is helping users accelerate their growth.

10:30 a.m.

West stage

Panel discussion

How successful startups are growing in the current market

Startups are facing a shifting market landscape, increasingly feeling the need to do more with less. Join a panel of high-growth founders and other experts as they discuss how they’re managing runway (and minimizing burn), building products with a leaner team, maintaining company morale, and more.

10:30 a.m.

East stage

Panel discussion

Removing barriers to enterprise innovation

Experimenting with new ideas, changing course, and being prepared for the unexpected all become harder the bigger an organization gets. Hear enterprise executives discuss how they’ve overcome challenges like institutional risk aversion, brittle systems, and a bias toward the status quo to foster an innovative culture.

11:30 a.m.

West stage

Breakout Talk

Modernize your finance stack and avoid leaving money on the table

Buyers of all types are cutting back on spending, meaning businesses need to acquire, retain, and grow reliable recurring revenue—while lowering costs—to weather the storm. Join us as we discuss where you may be leaving money on the table, and get practical tips to grow recurring revenue and streamline your finance processes.

11:30 a.m.

East stage

Panel Discussion

What’s happening in fintech—banking-as-a-service, compliance, and new revenue models

Join our panel of experts for a discussion of the ups and downs in fintech over the past year, the impact new offerings will have on the overall financial services landscape, and the emerging trends we’re watching (and building for) next.

12:45 p.m.

East stage

Breakout Talk

What’s next for platform payments?

The gig economy, the on-demand economy, the creator economy: each of these was made possible by multi-party payments infrastructure for routing funds between a buyer and a seller. What economy comes next? Hear from Stripe experts on the future of platform payments, including how new use cases are guiding our own roadmap.

12:45 p.m.

West stage

Breakout Talk

Why payments experience is customer experience

Payments are core to your customer experience, from offering the right payment methods to preventing fraud and false declines. Hear from Stripe experts about the latest trends in consumer payments, and how you can build a payments experience that increases revenue and drives brand loyalty.

1:45 p.m.

West stage

Panel Discussion

CFO roundtable on navigating change in 2023

Join finance leaders for a discussion on the evolving role of CFOs and the finance function. From managing financial operations to shaping a company's growth strategies, learn how these experts are navigating operational resiliency, digital transformation, and risk management in today's unpredictable business landscape.

1:45 p.m.

East stage

Panel discussion

Accelerating product development in the age of AI

Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a generation-defining technological breakthrough. Join a panel of technology and product leaders for a discussion about the role of AI in product development, including lessons learned from past technological milestones, how to determine promising AI use cases, and finding a balance between quick fixes and long-term investments.

3:00 p.m.

West stage

Fireside chat

Fireside chat with Sam Altman

Join us for a conversation with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. We’ll discuss the future of AI and why technological progress is key to achieving real, sustainable economic growth.

An interactive conference about Stripe and the future of the internet economy

Sessions

Sessions

Meet our speakers

Our speaker lineup comprises leaders from Stripe and beyond, who’ll share knowledge and advice on the most pressing topics facing companies today. Stay tuned for more announcements.

  • CEO and Cofounder, Stripe

    Patrick Collison

  • President and Cofounder, Stripe

    John Collison

  • CEO, OpenAI

    Sam Altman

  • Corporate Officer and Advisor, Stripe

    Claire Hughes Johnson

  • President, Product and Business, Stripe

    Will Gaybrick

  • Head of Global Sales, Stripe

    Eileen O'Mara

  • Revenue and Financial Management, Stripe

    Vivek Sharma

  • Head of Product Marketing, Stripe

    Tanya Khakbaz

  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Global Finance, Aon PLC

    Christa Davies

  • Founder, Pulley

    Yin Wu

  • CEO and Cofounder, CrowdAI

    Devaki Raj

  • Co-Head of Payments, Wix

    Amit Sagiv

  • General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

    Angela Strange

  • Head of Strategy, Sardine

    Simon Taylor

  • CEO, Bend

    Ted Power

  • SVP of Product, Jobber

    Jeff Sherlock

  • CEO and Cofounder, Forma

    Jason Fan

  • CEO and Cofounder, Arketa

    Rachel Lea Fishman

  • Vice President, Business Development, ANA X Inc

    Takao Chitose

  • VP, Payments, Thinkific

    Peter Fitzpatrick

  • CEO and Cofounder, Stripe

    Patrick Collison

  • President and Cofounder, Stripe

    John Collison

  • CEO, OpenAI

    Sam Altman

  • Corporate Officer and Advisor, Stripe

    Claire Hughes Johnson

  • President, Product and Business, Stripe

    Will Gaybrick

  • Head of Global Sales, Stripe

    Eileen O'Mara

  • Revenue and Financial Management, Stripe

    Vivek Sharma

  • Head of Product Marketing, Stripe

    Tanya Khakbaz

  • Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President for Global Finance, Aon PLC

    Christa Davies

  • Founder, Pulley

    Yin Wu

  • CEO and Cofounder, CrowdAI

    Devaki Raj

  • Co-Head of Payments, Wix

    Amit Sagiv

  • General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

    Angela Strange

  • Head of Strategy, Sardine

    Simon Taylor

  • CEO, Bend

    Ted Power

  • SVP of Product, Jobber

    Jeff Sherlock

  • CEO and Cofounder, Forma

    Jason Fan

  • CEO and Cofounder, Arketa

    Rachel Lea Fishman

  • Vice President, Business Development, ANA X Inc

    Takao Chitose

  • VP, Payments, Thinkific

    Peter Fitzpatrick

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May 3
In person
San Francisco
Pier 48