American Express Company or AmEx, is an American multinational financial services corporation headquartered in Three World Financial Center, Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Founded in 1850, it is one of the 30 components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. The company is best known for its credit card, charge card, and traveler's cheque businesses. Amex cards account for approximately 24% of the total dollar volume of credit card transactions in the US, the highest of any card issuer.
Started in 2013, Techweek New York will showcase key influencers leading conversations about trends in innovation and growth across the tech landscape in New York and elsewhere. Held each October, the week features a wide range of events, including the Launch startup competition, Hiring Fair, Hackathon, Food Truck Face-Off, an expo floor, and speaking sessions with leaders in the tech community.