2024 MBA NextGen Conference

Schedule

The Next Generation in Banking Conference begins at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, and concludes at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4.

Thursday, Oct. 3

8 a.m.

Registration and Continental Breakfast

   
8:45 a.m. 

Call to Order & Welcome 

   
9 a.m. 

Debbie PetersonThe Clarity Compass: Making a Bigger Impact In Your Banking Career 

Debbie Peterson, CSP | Impact Strategist | Author 
Clarity and direction in a career can be elusive when we juggle so much in our lives. But what if there was an easy way to unlock your career potential and map out a way to get there? There is! In this highly interactive session, Debbie Peterson outlines five powerful steps to gain unparalleled clarity and direction in your career, business, leadership and life! With her exclusive Career Clarity Process, you’ll tap into a proven framework for increasing focus on your professional goals while staying true to who you are. You will be empowered to create momentum and achieve real, meaningful results, no matter where you are in your career journey. 

   
10:15 a.m. 

Refreshment Break

   
10:30 a.m. 

Panel Discussion: Roadmap to Success 

Moderator: Debbie Peterson, CSP
Panelists

  • Dale Cottrell, Executive Vice President/CCO, Sullivan Bank
  • Jamie Holtmeier, Vice President - Compliance & BSA Officer, Bank of Washington
  • Tammy Kelley, Vice President-Controller/Operations Officer, Branson Bank
   
11:30 a.m.

Lunch and Program

   
12:30 p.m. 

Padma SharmaCommunity Banking: A Local and National Perspective 

Padma Sharma, Senior Economist | Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City offers numerous programs and materials to help individuals develop and explore new information on a wide variety of topics pertinent for financial professionals. Economist Padma Sharma discusses her research on community  banking from a local and national perspective.
   
1:30 p.m. 

Refreshment Break

   
1:45 p.m. 

Nick ArrigoCreating Value: Your Ingredient to Success

Nick Arrigo, Executive Consultant | Haberfeld
High-performing organizations and individuals create value, both internally and externally, by operating with integrity, adapting to the needs of others and modeling what is expected. With so many competing priorities, executing leadership and value creation strategy is crucial to achieving results. Nick Arrigo explores high-payoff activities that drive results, as well as the role that technology plays in supporting execution. 
   
2:45 p.m. 

Refreshment Break 

   
3 p.m. 

Lance LaBedelle

Unlocking the Potential: AI in Banking

Lance LaBedelle, Strategic Account Executive | Integris
Unleash the potential of AI in banking! Lance LaBedelle explores the transformative power of AI and shares how AI-driven solutions can streamline operations and elevate customer interactions. Discover effective strategies for leveraging AI while mitigating industry-specific risks.
   
 4 p.m. Refreshment Break 
   
4:15-6 p.m. 

The Solution Room and Reception

You have an obstacle, and your peers have a solution! During this networking session, attendees will work with their tables to help find solutions to everyone’s obstacles. Please come with one obstacle you would like your peers to assist you with finding a solution!

Friday, Oct. 4

7:30 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast

   
8:15 a.m. 

ABA Federal Election Update

Blake EarleyBlake Earley, Vice President of Congressional Relations | American Bankers Association

As the November 2024 elections draw near, Blake Earley will provide an overview of the current political environment and how it affects banking. He will share various scenarios bankers could face with a new presidential administration and congressional members.

   
9:15 a.m. 

Refreshment Break

   
9:30 a.m.  Erik Dominquez

The Three Ts of Confidence: Building Lasting Self-Trust to Achieve Your Dreams

Erik Dominguez
Recent studies show most leaders struggle with confidence, affecting their decision-making and team dynamics. Offering a fresh perspective on building self-trust and confidence in leadership, Erik Dominguez unveils practical tools and insights for developing genuine self-trust. He guides leaders through the challenges of today’s ever-changing world, highlighting the solutions and power of confident leadership. Embrace this opportunity to elevate your leadership game, inspire your team to new heights and navigate the complexities of the modern workplace with newfound confidence.

   
10:30 a.m.  Adjournment