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Keynote Speakers | Conference for Community Bankers

  • February 14-16, 2027
  • Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center
  • Chula Vista, CA (San Diego)
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2027 Keynote Speakers

Brian Billick, NFL network analyst and Super Bowl XXXV winning head coach

Brian Billick is a top motivational speaker and former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens. From 1999-2007, Brian served as the head coach of the Ravens, a new franchise with the youngest players in NFL history. In his first year as head coach, he guided the Ravens to their first non-losing season (8-8). In 2000, he led the Ravens to a decisive 34-7 Super Bowl XXXV victory over the New York Giants. The Ravens returned to the NFL playoffs in 2001 and 2003. In 2006, the team produced its best regular season in team history, winning the tough AFC North with a 13-3 record.

Elatia Abate, Entrepreneur and educator

Elatia Abate is an entrepreneur with a mission to revolutionize leadership to empower humanity in the age of AI. She was named a Forbes leading female futurist and is a distinguished member of the American Society for AI where she also serves as director of member engagement and co-chair of the AI constitution committee. Previously, Elatia served as global director of talent acquisition at Anheuser-Busch InBev and VP of HR at Dow Jones & Company.

Shola Richards, Founder & CEO of Go Together, global best-selling author, speaker, coach & consultant

Over a decade ago, Shola Richards uncovered a power within himself — finding inspiration in spite of a tumultuous and despondent work culture, and life-altering experience. He started the Go Together movement — a transformational roadmap of mindset, behaviors and tools that transform workplace cultures and drive results. He helps organizations build compassion, competence and accountability in the workplace.


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