As banks increasingly rely on fintech partners and third-party platforms to accelerate innovation, integration complexity and ecosystem risk have become strategic concerns. Siloed architectures, fragile integrations, and inconsistent governance slow time to market and undermine customer experience, while poorly structured partnerships introduce operational, compliance, and reputational risk. This session explores how leading institutions design scalable partnership and integration frameworks that enable faster innovation without sacrificing control. We will examine API strategies, partner models, and governance approaches that support secure, resilient ecosystems, helping banks modernize platforms, expand capabilities, and deliver consistent customer experiences across an increasingly interconnected financial services landscape.