Kansas banking leaders gathered at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Lawrence on Nov. 5-6 for the 2025 KBA Economic Outlook & Risk Management Conference, where two days of insightful sessions explored the latest economic trends, risk management strategies and regulatory updates shaping the industry.

Day One featured A. Lee Smith of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, who provided an in-depth look at U.S. economic conditions and monetary policy outlook. Ryan Mazzone of Travelers Insurance examined the evolving cyber threat landscape, while KBA President & CEO Doug Wareham and Bankers Insurance Solutions President Alex Greig delivered association updates during the luncheon. Afternoon sessions included presentations by Jack Vonder Heide of Technology Briefing Centers on AI strategies for bank leaders, Nik Fahrer of Forvis Mazars on the GENIUS Act and stablecoins, and Dan Roderick of Strunk on practical enterprise risk management approaches.

Day Two continued with sessions focused on growth and regulation. Brett Rawls of PRI shared actionable deposit growth strategies, followed by Todd Taylor and Will Craycraft of HUB Taylor Advisors, who discussed investment management from a whole-bank perspective. The conference concluded with Heather Archer Eastep of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP addressing regulatory hot topics and governance priorities for the year ahead.

The KBA extends sincere appreciation to all speakers, attendees and sponsors whose support made this year’s event a success — helping Kansas bankers connect, collaborate and prepare for the future of banking.