Speaker: Connor Emeny
On Feb. 21, 2024, the Canadian athlete conquered Antarctica, becoming the first person in the world to complete an Iron-distance triathlon on all seven continents. Already the youngest person to complete an Ironman triathlon on six continents, Connor’s odyssey began not as a quest for personal glory, but as a testament to the boundless potential within every individual.
From South Africa to Spain, Tennessee to New Zealand, Connor has written his own page in the history books, standing at the forefront of human achievement as a beacon of tenacity, leadership, and unwavering determination. Through his remarkable feats, he seeks to inspire others to unlock their innate abilities and embrace the extraordinary within themselves. His message resonates with audiences worldwide, urging them to cultivate a mindset of resilience in both their personal and professional lives.
Central to Connor’s philosophy is the belief in the transformative power of teamwork. He understands that true greatness is not achieved in isolation, but rather through collaboration and support. As a speaker in the realm of motivation and empowerment, Connor imparts invaluable lessons drawn from his journey, illustrating the profound impact of camaraderie and shared purpose in overcoming seemingly insurmountable challenges.
In a vast landscape of bold, inspiring speakers, Connor Emeny stands apart as a trailblazer, possessing the unique distinction of being the first to accomplish what many deemed impossible. His story serves as a tale of hope, reminding us all that with the right mindset and the right team surrounding us, we can transcend our limitations and unleash our own superpowers to achieve greatness.
Striving to be a successful leader can be a huge challenge but also inspiring and fulfilling. Accept the challenges head-on by sharing your insights with your fellow community bankers and leave with new, squeaky-clean ideas! During this peer-to-peer small group discussion, you will parse leadership topics including problem solving, innovation, employee engagement, and how to effectively communicate and share information.
Speakers: Tom Hershberger, Kyle Hershberger
Discover how your organization’s development mirrors recreational activities. Join a light-hearted and fun look at banking using the analogy of waterskiing to present the importance of teamwork, skills development, continuous improvement, preparing for the future, supporting employees within your organization, and creating opportunities to have fun at work. Shared values and goals have a significant impact on cultures and company success. This presentation will connect company practices with development activities people experience when pursuing success centered on something they enjoy doing.
Speakers: Adam Lohman
Join FIS Card Fraud expert Adam Lohman for an engaging workshop around the most concerning trends we’re seeing in card fraud. Gain insights into various fraud methods and learn actionable steps to minimize your institution's exposure to these threats. Don't miss this opportunity to safeguard your business and enhance your fraud prevention strategies.
Speakers: Derek Baker, Maggie Dennis
In this session, take a break from the great banking race to join a team of fellow bankers to test your knowledge on how to maximize marketing in your pursuit of bank-wide, departmental, and individual goals. Topics will include traditional, digital, data analytics, and strategic marketing. Prizes are in store for the winners, so we look forwarding to being a pit stop on your journey.
Speakers: Kristina Morris
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, fostering a culture of innovation is crucial for staying competitive and driving growth. This presentation explores practical strategies and proven techniques to create and sustain an innovative culture within your organization. Discover how to inspire creativity, encourage risk-taking, and leverage diverse perspectives to spark breakthrough ideas. We’ll cover key topics including leadership's role in nurturing innovation, establishing a supportive environment for experimentation, and aligning organizational values with innovative practices. Join us to learn actionable insights and real-world examples, including a discussion on the use of AI, that will empower your team to thrive in an environment where creativity and innovation are at the forefront.
Speaker: Jasmine Brett Stringer
“Seize Your Life: Unlock Life and Work Life Harmony" is a compelling program designed to address the complexities of managing personal fulfillment and professional obligations in today's demanding world. Jasmine Brett Stringer will guide you through the intricacies of navigating both life and work stressors, advocating for a harmonious integration that enhances overall well-being. This program gives you the tools to manage and thrive amidst the challenges of modern professional environments, ensuring an integrated approach to career and personal life.
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Unlock the Box
In this thrilling group activity, embark on a treasure hunt and gather clues to unlock a treasure box brimming with puzzles and trivia questions. The ultimate goal? To win a fabulous prize! This adventure is crafted to foster teamwork, enhance problem-solving skills, and, most importantly, ensure everyone has a blast!
Speaker: Chris Ely, Ken Pinckney
In times of heightened deposit competition and an uncertain rate environment, growing deposits is challenging. Discover multiple strategies for deposit growth that can help your bank build loyal customer relationships and franchise value.
Speaker: Deanna Singh
Join Deanna Singh, the dynamic author of Purposeful Hustle, as she leads you on a transformative journey to harness your talents, skills, and resources for maximum impact in both your career and personal life. Discover how to unravel both real and perceived challenges, amplify your leadership prowess, and acquire the essential techniques to not just survive, but thrive. With a strong focus on core leadership competencies such as purpose, initiative, curiosity, resilience, and courage, this program is tailor-made for ambitious leaders eager to elevate their abilities and enhance their toolkit for lasting success.
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Employee retention, the impact of digitalization on banking operations, non-interest income generation, compliance…do these things keep you up at night? Gather in a collaborative exchange of ideas and experiences during this peer-to-peer small group discussion and get a better night's sleep!
Speaker: Michele Barlow
Payments fraud remains an ever-present challenge, evolving from traditional check scams to sophisticated schemes like authorized push payments. But what's the solution for banks facing this ongoing threat? Dive into this crucial issue to uncover the intricate tactics used by fraudsters. Discover powerful strategies to swiftly identify suspicious transactions and equip yourself with actionable tips and cutting-edge tools to prevent fraud before it happens.
Speaker: Marty Mosby
Over the last two years we have survived a pandemic, historical growth in money supply followed by the first decline in money supply in a hundred years, and the largest increase in interest rates in a year for 50 years. Despite this extreme volatility in the operating environment and interest rates the overwhelming majority of U.S. Banks continue to be profitable, albeit not as profitable as the prior two years. However, there are lessons that we can take away from what we have recently experienced in order to understand our bank’s risk profile, liquidity and capital adequacy, as well as how we can position to be more profitable in the future.
Speaker: Aaron Stetter, Julie Redfern
Join Aaron Stetter, ICBA's EVP of Affiliate and Volunteer Relations, for an inspiring discussion on unlocking your leadership potential through active engagement with ICBA and your state association. Learn firsthand about the impact of industry advocacy and professional volunteerism. Gain insights into how meaningful engagement can sharpen your leadership skills and accelerate your journey towards achieving both personal and professional success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can fulfill your professional goals through industry advocacy.
Speaker: Nick Meyer, Alex Brown
In this session, we will explore financial trends as well as potential risks and challenges that the banking industry may face in the next 12 months. We will analyze financial industry metrics for community banks and understand what is driving these results, discuss credit risk and trends in the industry, interpret modeling expectations and asset liability management, and highlight the importance of digital strategic planning to drive growth and value for your bank.
Speaker: Ken Royal
Consumer and business adoption of payments platforms like RTP and FedNow are on the rise as consumers and businesses seek to pay or transfer money faster than ever before. Mitigating fraud as demand continues to grow is critical to taking full advantage of new Faster Payments solutions.
Speaker: Katie McCleary and Jennifer Edwards
Sometimes collaborating with people can feel like being in a murky swamp. There is a proverb that says, “Words build worlds,” because the meaning that we each assign to words impact our relationships. Emotional intelligence is a key skill to cultivate, especially in our fast-paced, diverse world.
Emotions often color our interactions and drive what’s possible between people. Join communication experts, Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary, as they demonstrate how to cultivate emotional intelligence and use it to gain clarity, foster great relationships, and create winning collaborations with practical and immediately useable tools that will allow you to foster connection with anyone, anywhere, anytime.
Edwards and McCleary, seasoned entrepreneurs and leaders, walk the talk and have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Post, ComputerWorld, Apple News, and many more. Building upon their differences and unique strengths, they prove not only why emotional intelligence matters but also how to get at the heart of true partnership.
With engaging props, stories, and activities grounded in neuroscience, Edwards and McCleary captivate audiences and help them find the sweet spot in their teamwork and relationships. Audiences will activate into their behavior and collaboration the three words that radically impact how we access emotional intelligence to be in optimal performance:
Decode the Puzzle
On day two's group activity, you will embark on an exciting challenge where you’ll receive puzzle pieces that when put together reveal a hidden message through visual illusions. These pieces will be earned by completing a variety of activities throughout the day—some straightforward, others demanding strong communication and teamwork. The first team to decode the message and answer the trivia question correctly will emerge victorious!