Pre-Conference Education

Pre-Conference Education

3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

• Attendees can check in, receive materials, and get badges for event access.

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

• Kick off the conference by joining fellow attendees, speakers, and industry partners for an evening of networking before the program begins. Enjoy refreshments, make new connections, reconnect with colleagues, and set the stage for a productive and engaging conference experience.

8:00 AM – 4:15 PM

• Attendees can check in, receive materials, and get badges for event access.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast and connect with vendors and industry experts.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Opening General Session

• Explore how financial institutions are approaching AI governance, implementation strategies, and practical use cases. Panelists will share lessons learned, emerging trends, and real-world examples of AI adoption across the banking industry.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

• Take a refreshing morning break and recharge for the rest of the day.

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | General Session

• Hear directly from representatives of the FDIC, OCC, and FRBSF as they discuss current supervisory priorities, emerging risks, and key regulatory developments impacting financial institutions.

11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Breakout Session #1

• Strengthen your institution’s BSA/AML program with timely insight into FinCEN’s proposed AML/CFT Program Rule, the recently updated regulatory guidance on Section 314(b) information sharing, evolving supervisory expectations, and emerging areas of regulatory focus. This session will help attendees anticipate examiner priorities, identify practical program enhancements, evaluate opportunities for fraud-related information sharing under 314(b), and apply risk-based strategies to support compliance effectiveness, operational consistency, and readiness for the next exam.

11:20 AM – 12:05 PM | Breakout Session #2

• In a shifting regulatory environment, it can be tempting to assume that deregulation means lighter examinations, but supervisory expectations rarely move in a straight line. Join us for this panel to help separate perception from reality, understand where examiner focus may be changing, and prepare for exams with confidence. Attendees will gain practical strategies for managing examination requests, communicating effectively with regulators, documenting risk-based decisions, and adapting compliance programs without becoming complacent.

12:05 PM – 1:15 PM

• Enjoy a delicious lunch while networking with fellow peers.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Session #1

• As an aging population drives more complex deposit account situations, financial institutions must be prepared to navigate legal, operational, and client-service challenges with confidence. Learn how to identify documentation gaps, strengthen frontline procedures, reduce inconsistent decision-making, and balance regulatory compliance with compassionate service during sensitive client life events. This session will examine practical strategies for complying with deposit laws and managing risk in scenarios involving the death of a depositor, attorney-client trust accounts, conservatorships, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and other fiduciary or representative-capacity relationships.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Breakout Session #2

• Discover how AI is reshaping risk management and compliance functions within financial institutions. Panelists will discuss how to responsibly leverage AI to automate compliance monitoring and testing, along with regulatory considerations and best practices for managing emerging risks.

2:00 PM – 2:15 PM

• Unwind during the afternoon break and deepen your connections with vendors.

2:15 PM – 3:15 PM | General Session

• Gain insight into the evolving privacy landscape, including heightened scrutiny over website practices under California’s Invasion of Privacy Act. This session will examine emerging risks related to tracking technologies and gaps in data inventories. Attendees will receive practical strategies for conducting a privacy risk assessment, identifying what personal information is collected through websites and digital channels, and reducing risk exposure.

3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

• Connect with fellow banking professionals to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build valuable professional relationships.

4:15 PM

• Relax and network over dinner at vendor-hosted events, fostering valuable connections in a cordial atmosphere.

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

• Attendees can check in, receive materials, and get badges for event access.

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

• Kickstart your day with a hearty breakfast and connect with vendors and industry experts.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | General Session

• As financial institutions continue to rely on third-party providers, effective vendor oversight remains essential. This session will cover current regulatory expectations, risk management strategies, and best practices for overseeing third-party relationships.

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM

• Take a refreshing break and engage with exhibitors to discover innovative banking solutions.

10:15 AM – 11:15 AM | General Session

• Learn about the evolving role of stablecoins within the financial services industry and the opportunities and risks they present. This session will explore regulatory developments, compliance considerations, and what financial institutions should be watching as digital payments continue to evolve.

11:15 AM – 11:45 AM

• Join us for peer networking, an open forum to explore key topics, exchange ideas, and connect with fellow bankers. We’ll then move into “Pass the Mic” time, where participants can share conversation highlights, ask questions to the broader group, and hear directly from peers across the room.

11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

• Take a break for lunch -- combining a delicious meal with an inviting setting to meet, converse, and build connections.

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM | General Session

• Stay informed on the latest legislative developments affecting California's banking industry. The California Bankers Association Government Relations team will provide updates on key state legislation and important federal policy developments.

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | General Session

• Hear from industry experts as they discuss emerging fraud trends, effective strategies for reporting to law enforcement, tips for collaborating with other financial institutions to recover funds, and best practices for strengthening your institution's defenses. This session will focus on how to adapt to fraud threats that continue to evolve at a rapid pace.

5:00 PM

• Join your peers for an offsite networking event designed to foster meaningful connections in a relaxed and engaging setting.