Bank Audit & Risk Conference 2023 | Bank Director | 12 June 2023 | Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile, 540 Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

As the financial industry continues to change, it is essential that officers and directors focus on how they can adapt and grow in today’s rapidly changing environment. At this events, we address economic trends, industry themes, operating conditions and areas of potential opportunity. Whether it be data security, emerging technology, fraud, crisis management and/or the effectiveness of internal controls, this conference brings to light important issues and insights.

Conference Session Highlights Include:
• Emerging Industry Headwinds
• Leveraging Data to Minimize Risk
• Regulatory Expectations
• Planning in Today’s Low Environment
• Developing a Cybersecurity Defense Plan
• Utilizing Technology to Make Smarter Decisions

2023 Speakers

Michelle King
President, Bank Director

Laura Schield
Chief Operating Officer, Bank Director

Brandon Koeser
Senior Manager, Assurance Services, RSM US LLP

Rob Azarow
Partner, Arnold & Porter

Erik Walsh
Counsel, Arnold & Porter

Gary Bronstein
Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Erica Carlson
Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen LLP

Patrick Vernon
Senior Manager, Advisory Services, Crowe LLP

Trang Sumpter
Director, Moss Adams LLP

Stacia Vernon
Senior Manager, Consulting Services, Crowe LLP

David Ruffin
Principal, IntelliCredit, A Division of QwickRate

Michelle Prohaska
Chief Compliance Officer, Nymbus

Omar Refaqat
Managing Director, Crowe LLP

Emily McCormick
Vice President of Editorial & Research, Bank Director

Craig Sanders
Partner, Moss Adams LLP

Ben LeClaire
Senior Manager, Plante Moran

Joshua Sitta
Co-founder & CTO, Sittadel

Sydney Menefee
Partner, Crowe LLP

Peter Cherpack
EVP, Senior Director of Credit Technology, Partner, Ardmore Banking Advisors, Inc.

Jim Plagge
President & CEO, Bank Iowa

Kristina Schaefer
EVP, Chief Risk & Administrative Officer, General Counsel, First Bank & Trust

Steven Kent
Director & Risk Committee Chair, Byline Bank

Maureen Rude
Director & Audit Committee Chair, Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc.

2023 Sponsors

• Ardmore Banking Advisors
• Arnold & Porter
• CLA
• Crowe
• Forvis
• Green Check
• Intelli Credit
• Kilpatrick Townsend
• Mossadams
• NFP
• Nymbus
• Plante Moran
• RSM