X Day of Education • Monday, September 9, 2024

8:00am - 5:00pm | Borgata Central Conference Center


8:00 AM: Banker’s Breakfast

Begin the day with breakfast among your peers, partners, and presenters.

9:00 AM: Sessions Begin

Please be seated by 9:00am as the founders of this event take a few minutes to welcome guests, sponsors and speakers.

9:05 AM: Talent Management Monopoly

Join Compensation experts in a lively session on the lifeblood of every bank…its people. Recruiting, Topics will include retention, succession and compensation, followed by a Q+A.

Panelists:
Flynt Gallagher, President, Compensation Advisors, Newcleus

Brian Love, Head of Banking and FinTech, Travillian

Keith Daly, Principal, Travillian

Moderator:
Paul Davis, Founder, The Bank Slate

10:00 AM: All-In on Tech Efficiencies

Bankers reflect on how embracing technology can lead to efficiencies and increased revenue, followed by a Q+A.

Panelists:
Jesse Honigberg, EVP, Products and Platforms, Customers Bank

Barb MacLean, SVP, Head of Technology Operations & Implementation, Coastal Community Bank

Courtney Sacchetti, EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Bankwell Financial Group, Inc

Moderators:
Kim Snyder, Founder & CEO, KlariVis

Phil Goldfeder, CEO , American Fintech Council

10:50 AM: 10-Minute Break

Take advantage of a brief morning break to stretch your legs, say hello to a friend or introduce yourself to a new face.

11:00 AM: Running with the High-Rollers – Investment Session

Hearing from notable public and private bank investors in the space will help banks understand how to best story tell and develop strategies that are relevant and proven, followed by a Q+A.

Panelists:
Joe Fenech, Founder and CIO, GenOpp Capital Management

Sundeep Rana, Managing Principal, Castle Creek Capital

David Honold, Principal, Patriot Financial Partners

Moderator:
Mike Perito, Head of Bank Strategy, Travillian

11:50 AM: Bank Empire: M&A and Capital Pursuits

Perspectives from industry experts on M&A and Capital considerations for banks and credit unions.

Panelists:

Frank Sorrentino, Managing Director of Investment Banking, Stephens, Inc.

Jeff Cardone, Partner, Luse Gorman

Jake Dalaya, Chief Strategy Officer, Capital Bank

Moderator:
Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech, Travillian

Paul Davis, Founder, The Bank Slate

12:45 PM: Lunch

Join us for an hour long lunch break.

1:45 PM: Go Back Three Spaces – Reflecting on the State of Embedded Finance

A discussion covering the risks, rewards and current opportunities for community banks pursuing an embedded finance strategy, followed by a Q+A.

Panelists:
Robert Keil, Chief Fintech Officer, FinWise Bank

Stanley Orszula, Partner, Barack Ferrazzano Kirschbaum & Nagelberg LLP

Emily Reisig, SVP, Emprise Embedded Strategic Relationship Leader, Emprise Bank

Moderators:
Jeff Nowicki, Chief Banking Officer, Treasury Prime

Keith Daly, Principal, Travillian

2:35 PM: Double Down on Your Balance Sheet Strategy

Two of the foremost experts in community bank balance sheet management reveal their perspectives and strategies for navigating risk and staying financially sound in today's volatile market.

Panelists:
Scott Hildenbrand, Head of Depository Fixed Income, Piper Sandler

Brian Leibfried, Head of Bank Insights, Performance Trust Capital Partners

Moderators:
Mike Perito, Head of Bank Strategy, Travillian

Isaac Wheeler - Managing Director, Head of Balance Sheet Strategy, Derivative Path

3:20 PM: 10-Minute Break

Take advantage of a brief afternoon break to stretch your legs, say hello to a friend or introduce yourself to a new face.

3:30 PM: Shhh…Talking Politics in a Speakeasy

Tip a glass to the upcoming election, and gain invaluable insights about how the banking industry should prepare for either outcome.

Panelists:

Trey Maust, Executive Chairman, Lewis & Clark Bancorp

Pat Ryan, President & Chief Executive Officer, First Bank

Mary Kissel, EVP and Senior Policy Advisor, Stephens, Inc

Moderator:
Mike Perito, Head of Bank Strategy, Travillian

4:15 PM: Headliner: Johnny Allison, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder of Home Bancshares Inc

The always colorful, passionate and genuine Johnny talks about the interesting journey of Home Bancshares, provides market commentary and shares stories that shaped his career and life.

Speaker:
Johnny Allison - Chairman/CEO/Co-Founder, Home Bancshares, Inc.

Moderators:
Joe Fenech, Founder and CIO, GenOpp Capital Management

Brian Love, Head of Banking & Fintech, Travillian

5:00 PM: Sessions End

Our Day of Education will come to a close at 5:00pm.

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Closing

Join us at the Borgata Premier Lounge later this evening to wrap up the day with a relaxing evening of music, light bites and cocktails.