This conference has shifted into an affordable and accessible event for everyone within your organization. We’re excited to share a virtual experience! You and your entire team can experience top-notch educational programming, a virtual trade show and a social hour from the comfort of your home or office for one low fee. Don’t worry if there is a session, date, time you will miss. The virtual event will be available on-demand as well.

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  • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 – ALL EASTERN TIME ZONE

  • 1:00 – 1:15 PM Chairman’s Welcome
    J. Grant Smith, Chairman, Michigan Bankers Association, and Michigan President, Waterford Bank N.A.

  • 1:15 – 2:00 PM Through the Looking Glass, What Does the Economic Outlook Mean for YOUR Bank
    Robert Albertson, Chief Strategist, Piper Sandler

  • 1:15 – 4:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open
    Look for new opportunities for growth and improvement at your bank. As always, trend-setting exhibitors will have plenty of ideas to share!

  • 2:00 – 2:30 PM Credit Challenges as a Result of Covid-19. A Look into 2021
    Doug Hensley, SVP & Manager of Advisory Services, PCBB

  • 2:30 – 2:45 PM Break to Visit Exhibit Hall
    We look forward to e-meeting you!

  • 2:45 – 3:15 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    Partnering for Innovation. How to Buy #FinTech Solutions for Your Bank – Kathleen Craig, CEO, HTMobile Apps
    Bank Capital Management…In Unprecedented Times – Stephen E. Nelson, Managing Director, DA Davidson

  • 3:15 – 4:00 PM Keynote: Working Together and Moving Forward in the 2022 Congress. A Post-Election Perspective from Inside the Beltway
    James Ballentine, Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Political Affairs,American Bankers Association

  • THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 – ALL EASTERN TIME ZONE

  • 1:00 – 1:45 PM Maslow’s Hierarchy and the Serenity Prayer for MI Bank Leaders
    Rich Berg, Executive Chairman, Performance Trust Capital Partners

  • 1:00 – 5:00 PM Exhibit Hall Open

  • 1:45 – 2:15 PM BREAKOUT SESSIONS
    Succession Planning for: Board/CEO/C-Suite – John (Andy) Davies, Jr. President, TMO, Inc.
    Communicating in a Virtual Banking World. How to Effectively Connect with Customers – Tina Kozak, President, Franco

  • 2:15 – 2:30 PM Break to Visit Exhibit Hall
    Join us for virtual handshakes!

  • 2:30 – 3:15 PM The Regulator’s Perspective: Navigating Through Current Times
    John Conneely – Regional Director, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
    Anita G. Fox – Director of the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
    Richard Brunskill, Vice President Community Banking, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
    Nathan E. Perry, Associate Deputy Comptroller, U. S. Comptroller of the Currency
    Moderator: Jerome Schwind, President, Isabella Bank

  • 3:15 – 4:00 PM Keynote: Manage the Stress and Become the Leader People Want to Follow
    Kit Welchlin, MA, CSP

    Are you managing the overload? How well are you avoiding unnecessary stress? How well are you responding to unavoidable stress? Kit Welchlin is one of the most requested stress management speakers in the United States and shares positive, yet practical remedies to relief stress. Participants will learn:
    the benefits and consequences of stress
    the proven techniques to relieve stress
    the top stress management techniques

  • 4:00 PM Economic Impact Award Presentation and Virtual Happy Hour
    Join us to raise a glass to honor Congressman Fred Upton, 6th. District for his contributions to the policies and decisions supporting a vibrant Michigan economy and strong banking industry. Connect with friends, colleagues and new acquaintances during our virtual happy hour!

  • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 – ALL EASTERN TIME ZONE

  • 9:00 – 9:45 AM Keynote: Fireside Chat
    Charles Evans, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
    J. Grant Smith, Chairman, Michigan Banke

  • 9:00 – Noon Exhibit Hall Open

  • 9:45 – 10:15 AM What Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives Does Your Bank Have in Motion?
    Cynthia H. Bowman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Bank of America

  • 10:15 – 10:30 AM Break to Visit Exhibit Hall
    Chat live with industry representatives!

  • 10:30 – 11:15 AM Everyone Is Remote – Now What?
    Steve Lowisz, CEO, Qualigence International

  • 11:15 AM- NOON Closing Keynote: Mission Critical Decision Making: How to Deliver Results
    Michael Veltri, East-West Leadership Development, Inc.
    The best C-suite executives have a decision-making system to help them — and their teams — avoid and conquer common decision-making traps. Veltri will bring a completely fresh perspective on decision-making skills. His inspiring presentation delivers practical tools that can be used immediately to increase productivity and deliver bottom-line results. You’ll learn to:
    Master the five most powerful decision-making solutions that you’ve never heard of
    Build a culture that celebrates fresh thinking and embraces new decision-making ideas
    Implement better decision-making skills on a daily basis across all business activities and roles
    Avoid the five biggest decision-making traps that kill successful organizations
    Apply best decision-making practices from successful companies worldwide

  • NOON Concluding Remarks
    Rann Paynter, President and CEO, Michigan Bankers Association