Money20/20 Announces Prestigious Jury for 2026 Awards

The global finance conference unveils an esteemed panel to judge its annual industry honors.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 3:41pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A high-contrast black and white close-up of intricate gears and levers, representing the complex machinery of the global financial system.The esteemed jury for the 2026 Money Awards will recognize the most innovative leaders and companies shaping the future of finance and payments.NYC Today

Money20/20, the leading global fintech conference, has revealed the distinguished jury that will select the winners of its prestigious 2026 Money Awards. The panel features an impressive lineup of luminaries from the worlds of finance, technology, and business, underscoring the significance and prestige of these industry accolades.

Why it matters

The Money Awards are considered one of the highest honors in the rapidly evolving fintech and financial services sectors. The caliber of the jury members lends even greater credibility to the awards, which recognize innovative companies, products, and individuals shaping the future of money and payments.

The details

The jury for the 2026 Money Awards includes renowned figures such as Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Mary Barra, Chair and CEO of General Motors; and Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank. Other esteemed members of the panel include Masayoshi Son, founder and CEO of SoftBank Group; Jacqueline Reses, former Square Capital lead and current board member of Affirm; and Hiro Mizuno, former CIO of the world's largest pension fund, Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund.

  • The 2026 Money Awards will be presented at the Money20/20 conference in New York City on April 9, 2026.

The players

Satya Nadella

CEO of Microsoft, a multinational technology company.

Mary Barra

Chair and CEO of General Motors, a major American automobile manufacturer.

Christine Lagarde

President of the European Central Bank, the central banking system of the Eurozone.

Masayoshi Son

Founder and CEO of SoftBank Group, a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company.

Jacqueline Reses

Former Square Capital lead and current board member of Affirm, a financial technology company.

Hiro Mizuno

Former Chief Investment Officer of the Government Pension Investment Fund, the world's largest pension fund.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“The Money Awards have become the gold standard for recognizing innovation and excellence in the rapidly evolving world of finance and payments. We are honored to have assembled such an esteemed and diverse jury to select this year's winners.”

— Suresh Kumar, Founder and CEO of Money20/20

What’s next

The winners of the 2026 Money Awards will be announced at the Money20/20 conference in New York City on April 9, 2026.

The takeaway

The prestigious jury for the 2026 Money Awards underscores the growing significance and influence of the fintech and financial services sectors, as industry leaders from technology, automotive, and banking come together to recognize the most innovative companies and individuals shaping the future of money.