The 2026 Women in Banking Conference, held at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan, brought together industry leaders for a day of insight, connection and inspiration. The program opened with performance coach Dr. Cindra Kamphoff, who challenged attendees to master their mindset, deepen their self-awareness and intentionally choose empowering emotions to achieve their full potential. Attorneys Jamie Cosgrove and Sarah Lynch-Chaput of the Kansas Bankers Association followed with a timely look at fraud prevention, outlining current scam trends, liability considerations and practical steps banks can take to better protect customers.

Vicki Kraai of InterAction Training explored “The Gift of Feedback,” emphasizing how thoughtful, intentional feedback builds trust and drives professional growth. A government relations update from Sarah Haymaker (U.S. Small Business Administration), Kelly VanZwoll, and Doug Wareham of KBA delivered key legislative, regulatory and SBA program insights impacting banks today. Health professionals Tammy Tipton and Mark Thompson of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas addressed stress, anxiety and resilience strategies for navigating demanding roles. The day concluded with an energizing keynote by Amy Dee, who left attendees motivated to lead with intention, humor and purpose.

KBA extends its gratitude to our generous sponsors for making this year’s Women in Banking Conference possible.