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2026 Program

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Printable Program PDF of the 2025 conference

Mon, May 4
Tues, May 5
Wed, May 6
Thu, May 7

Mon, May 4

2:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Early Registration Open
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM	New Attendee Orientation
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Pre-Conference Mix and Mingle Reception

Tues, May 5

7:00 AM – 5:30 PM	Registration Open
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM	Power Breakfast Sessions
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Coffee and Conversations in the Foyer
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM	General Session State of the Industry: Featuring Rob Nichols, President and CEO, American Bankers Association ABA Fraud Update Speaker: Paul Benda, Executive Vice President, Risk Management and Fraud, American Bankers Association
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM	Coffee Break and Move to Next Session
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM	Concurrent Series 1 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated from Series 2
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM	Move to Next Session
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Concurrent Series 2 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated from Series 1
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM	Partner Game Changers Luncheon
1:30 PM – 1:45 PM	Move to Next Session
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM	Concurrent Series 3 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated from Series 4
2:30 PM – 2:45 PM	Move to Next Session
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM	Concurrent Series 4 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated from Series 3
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Move to Next Session with Refreshment Break
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM	General Session
5:00 PM – 6:15 PM	Opening Reception in The Hub
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM	ABA Certifications Reception By Invitation Only

Wed, May 6

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM	Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM	Wednesday Power Breakfast Sessions
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Coffee and Conversations in the Foyer
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM	General Session
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM	Coffee Break in The Hub
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM	Concurrent Series 5 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated in Series 6
11:30 AM – 11:45 AM	Move to Next Session
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM	Concurrent Series 6 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated in Series 5
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM	Lunch in The Hub
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM	General Session
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM	Dessert Break in The Hub
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM	Concurrent Series 7 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated in Series 8
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM	Special Conference Reception NASCAR Hall of Fame

Thu, May 7

7:30 AM – 5:30 PM	Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:15 AM	Thursday Power Breakfast Sessions
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM	Coffee and Conversations in the Foyer
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM	General Session
9:30 AM – 10:15 AM	Coffee Break in The Hub
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM	Move to Next Session
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM	Concurrent Series 8 (Choose from eight sessions) Repeated from Series 7
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM	Move to Next Session
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Reg Bursts: Your Quick Takeaways from Washington *(Choose from six options)*
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM	Seated Luncheon with Speaker
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM	Sip and Win: Prize Bonanza in the Hub
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM	Move to Learning Labs – Grab a “Libation” to Go!
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM	Concurrent Series 9 (Choose from eight sessions) Learning Labs with Libations Choose from 6 dynamic options — but choose wisely! These sessions are offered just once and will not be recorded. This series has become the most popular event of the conference — and for good reason. Each Learning Lab offers a deep dive into emerging trends, practical solutions, and peer-driven insights tailored for senior-level risk and compliance professionals. Expect a lively, interactive format focused on real-world challenges and collaborative problem-solving. Note: These sessions are exclusive to in-person attendees and will not be available virtually.
4:00 PM – 4:15 PM	Move to Next Session
4:15 PM – 5:30 PM	Closing General Session
5:30 PM	Conference Concludes

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