Digital Banking Executive Program
The world around your bank has changed. You already know that. But knowing it and acting on it strategically are two very different things. The Digital Banking Executive Program is a focused, seven-session virtual experience designed specifically for bank presidents, CEOs, and senior executives who are responsible for making the decisions that determine their institution’s long-term competitiveness. This is not a digital training course. It is an executive decision-making program built around one central question: given everything that has changed, what decisions does your bank need to make, and how do you measure whether they are working?
Across six 90-minute core sessions and a structured wrap-up, a carefully selected group of facilitators will guide participants through the strategic, economic, and operational realities facing community banks today, from deposit growth and demographic shifts, to banking economics and the digital balance sheet, to evolving payments, AI, and managing risk without letting it become an excuse for inaction. Every session is designed to push executive thinking from tactical to strategic, helping participants understand not just what is changing, but what it means for resource allocation, ROI, customer acquisition, and long-term competitive positioning.
One bank registration provides your entire organization with access to all the live sessions and recordings, making this one of the most cost-effective executive development investments for your leadership team.
Attendees will explore:
- The changing economics of digital banking and their impact on growth and profitability
- Customer behavior, demographic shifts, and what drives deposit acquisition and retention
- How AI, marketing, and customer engagement create measurable business value
- The strategic implications of evolving payments, stablecoins, and money movement
- How to evaluate technology investments through the lens of ROI and long-term competitiveness
- Balancing innovation with cybersecurity, governance, and third-party risk
Who Should Attend
The Digital Banking Executive Program is designed for senior leaders responsible for making strategic decisions that shape the future of their institution.
- C-suite executives and senior leaders
- Bank presidents and CEOs
- Chief Digital Banking Officers or digital banking leaders
- CFOs and leaders responsible for financial performance
- Retail, small business, deposits, payments, and P&L leaders
- Identified successors or emerging leaders with executive potential
The key filter is whether the participant is making, influencing, or preparing to make strategic decisions about digital banking, customer engagement, payments, technology, or long-term competitive positioning.
Digital Banking Executive Program
| Pricing For | Price |
|---|---|
| CBA Bank Member & Bank Non-Member | $2,645, plus a $350 registration fee due at the time of application. |
Register Now for the Digital Banking Executive Program on November 9, 10, 12, & 17, 2026
Location: Virtual Series of Seven 90-minute Sessions
Enrollment Deadline: November 2, 2026
Your tuition includes:
- Six live education sessions + one structured wrap-up session
- Access to all session recordings and materials for 12 months
- Executive recap highlighting major themes and strategic implications
- Access to industry-leading faculty and active banking executives
- Peer networking opportunities
- Alumni LinkedIn community
Tuition for the 2026 Digital Banking School is $2,645, plus a $350 registration fee due at the time of application.
Note: Due to the interactive nature of the school and the expectation of multiple attendees per bank, this program is limited to a maximum of 40 participating banks.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Registration fees are non-refundable. Other fees paid will be reduced by any hard dollar costs incurred by GSB and are then available for refund or future use, subject to the following guidelines.
Future Use: If you cancel, you may elect to leave paid fees on account with GSB without a cancellation fee. The funds must be used within 24 months of the cancellation date and can be used toward any school; however, they cannot be applied to online seminars. Any funds not used at that point will be forfeited to GSB. If a refund is requested after fees have been placed on account with GSB, the refund will be processed based on the original cancellation date subject to the cancellation fees below.
Refund: If you cancel and request a refund, it will be subject to a cancellation fee based upon the date of cancellation as follows:
Notice of Cancellation Received by GSB Refund Percentage
15-45 Days Prior to Program Start Date 90%
8-14 Days Prior to Program Start Date 75%
7 Days Prior or failure to appear at Program none
The Digital Banking Executive Program moves beyond discussions of technology to focus on executive decision-making.
Through six interactive sessions and a structured executive wrap-up, participants will examine the strategic forces reshaping community banking and develop practical frameworks for evaluating investments, prioritizing initiatives, and leading organizational change.
Topics include digital strategy, customer behavior and deposit growth, banking economics, evolving payments, AI and marketing, executive accountability, cybersecurity, third-party risk, and competitive positioning—all viewed through the lens of long-term value creation and measurable return on investment.
Admission to the Digital Banking School is by online application only.
This program is designed for senior leaders in financial institutions who are responsible for shaping strategy and making decisions that impact performance. Admission is best suited for executives with experience in leadership roles, including CEOs, CFOs, and senior leaders in strategy, operations, or digital functions. International bankers are welcome and will be considered for admission based on education and experience.
As a matter of policy, the Graduate School of Banking does not discriminate among applicants and participants on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, color, handicap, orientation or marital status.
A detailed daily schedule will be posted for enrolled students in Canvas, GSB’s Learning Management System.
All live sessions will be recorded and available for twelve months following the program.
Session 1: Stop Talking About Digital Strategy—It's All Just Strategy
Monday, November 9 – 7:30-9:00 am PT
Explore why digital is no longer a separate initiative but a core component of enterprise strategy and executive leadership.
Session 2: Customers, Deposits, and Demographic Reality
Monday, November 9 – 12:00-1:30 pm PT
Understand the customer behaviors, demographic shifts, and competitive forces reshaping deposit growth and engagement.
Session 3: Banking Economics and the Digital Balance Sheet
Tuesday, November 10 – 7:30-9:00 am PT
Examine how digital investments influence funding costs, operating leverage, customer acquisition, and long-term franchise value.
Session 4: Evolving Payments, Stablecoins, Crypto, and the Flow of Money
Tuesday, November 10 – 12:00-1:30 pm PT
Evaluate emerging payment ecosystems and their strategic implications for community banking leadership.
Session 5: Digital Marketing, AI, and Executive Accountability
Thursday, November 12 – 7:30-9:00 am PT
Discover how AI and modern marketing create measurable growth while establishing governance and executive accountability.
Session 6: Cybersecurity and Third-Party Risk
Thursday, November 12 – 12:00-1:30 pm PT
Understand how executive leaders balance innovation, vendor management, regulatory expectations, and organizational resilience.
Wrap-Up: Sustaining Competitiveness and Defensible Advantage
Tuesday, November 17 – 7:30-9:00 am PT
Integrate the program’s key concepts into an executive action plan focused on strategic priorities, organizational alignment, and long-term competitive positioning.
Please email the team at:
registrations@calbankers.com