Women in Banking October 17-18, 2024 Women in Banking Conference Program Speakers Session InfoSpecial ActivitiesResourcesSponsorsGet ready for two impactful days of professional growth and connection, featuring dynamic keynote sessions, targeted workshops, networking opportunities, and a focus on empowering women leaders in banking, all designed to inspire and equip attendees with the tools they need to succeed.Program Thursday, October 17, 2024 Thursday, October 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. RegistrationSupport Susan G. Komen: Raffle for a Cure 12:30 p.m. Welcome & Introductions Jenifer Snook, Senior Vice President of Consulting Services, Haberfeld 12:45 pm. –1:45 p.m. Currency Connections: Building Networks for Workplace Cohesion & Client Rapport Laurie Guest, CSP, Customer Service Expert, Keynote Speaker and Author 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Elevating Your Strategic Vision: Empowering Women Leaders in BankingCatherine Nestrick, Vice President, Women’s Leadership & DEI, American Bankers Association 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Break 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Professional Development, How the Fed Can Help Megan Kahlenberg, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Finding Your Voice: Speaking Up and Advocating for Yourself Jonelle Marie Carter, Speaker, Author, Personal & Professional Development Coach 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Dutch Treat Dine-Arounds 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. River Road Duo Hospitality Suite Friday, October 18, 2024 Friday, October 18, 20247:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.Yoga to Support Illinois Bankers PAC 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Networking Breakfast 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Managing Your Career Leslie Drish, Director, Diversity and Inclusion, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Honoring Excellence: Women in Banking Award Ceremony 10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.Break 10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Permission to Pause – Transforming Pressure to Inner Peace & Outer Performance Nadene Cherry, Corporate Speaker & Meditation Leader 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Why Mentoring MattersKathryn Spitznagle, Professional Coach, Women’s Mentor, Podcast Host & Author 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch – Raffle Winners Announced 1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m. Power Sessions – Attendee Choice1) Cybersecurity: From Exposed to EmpoweredCarla Stone, CEO of TechGuard Security 2) Elevate Your Impact: Understanding Industry ChallengesJenifer Snook, Senior Vice President Consulting Services, Haberfeld 1:45 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Power Sessions – Attendee Choice1) Combatting Financial Exploitation and Cyberfraud Robin Gutheridge - CAMS, CRCM, Director, Wipfli LLP2) Building a Culture that Fosters CuriosityAnne Schutt, VP of Business Development, Midwestern Securities 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. CLOSING SESSION - It's Up To Us: Being A Woman In Banking Natalie Bartholomew, The Girl Banker This program is subject to change. Please bookmark this page to check for continuing updates.Top Women in Banking Committee Passionate about empowering women in the banking industry? Join the Women in Banking Committee and contribute to planning next year's Women in Banking Conference. For questions, contact Lyndee Fein. Learn More