This year’s event was a definite success! We had an exceptional lineup of presenters, 110 attendees and 11 active exhibits.
KBA Chairman Gene Dikeman kicked off our annual Economic Outlook & Risk Management Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manhattan! The conference featured exciting discussions on the economy and risk trends.
“A Survival Guide for Retail Banking”
Joe Sullivan, Market Insights
Joe Sullivan opened our annual conference with a dynamic session full of market insights! From the future of retail banking to navigating economic uncertainty, he covered it all with a focus on flexibility, competition and more. A perfect start to an inspiring day!
“Practical Risk Management for Financial Institutions”
John Meyer, Cornerstone Advisors
The second session of the conference featured an insightful discussion on enterprise risk management — not just as a model but as a mindset. The session, led by John Meyer of Cornerstone Advisors, a KBA Endorsed Vendor, explored how adopting a risk management mindset is key to navigating today’s complex business landscape.
“KBA Update: What’s Happening That Bankers Need to Know?”
Alex Greig, President of Kansas Bankers Insurance Inc.; Alex Orel, SVP of Government Relations; and Ron Johnson, KBEF Ambassador
During lunch at the conference, featured speakers were Ron Johnson, KBEF Ambassador; Alex Greig, President of KBA Insurance; and Alex Orel, SVP of Government Relations, sharing key KBA updates and industry insights.
M&A Update in Today’s Environment
Paul Bures and Bob Wray, CC Capital Advisors
This session was a perfect wrap-up to the first day of the conference with Paul Bures and Bob Wray from CC Capital Advisors! They took attendees through the current M&A environment, highlighting the challenges, key drivers and what’s on the horizon. It was a session packed with valuable insights!
KC Mathews, Economist, Commerce Trust
Day 2 of our Annual Economic Outlook & Risk Management Conference kicked off with a deep dive into the economic forecast, market trends, inflation and investment strategies led by expert economist KC Mathews. A great start to launch our final day of insightful sessions and takeaways!
“Artificial Intelligence and the Benefits/Risks Surrounding Its Use”
Scott Green, SHAZAM
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial industry. Scott Green’s presentation offered a concise overview of AI fundamentals and its practical applications in banking. He also explored how AI is revolutionizing key areas like authentication, fraud detection, customer service and personalized product recommendations. Attendees discovered how leading financial institutions are leveraging AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants and advanced analytics to enhance the customer experience and optimize operations. Lastly, attendees examined the future of AI in banking, including its impact on compliance, risk management and emerging technologies.
“Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire”
Traci Brown
The final session of day two at the conference featured the incredible Traci Brown, who shared her nine-point fraud spotting system to help us separate lies from truth. A game-changing session for those looking to strengthen their fraud detection skills!
