The Kansas City Fed will host its third annual Future of Banking conference Thursday, May 14. The Kansas City Fed created the Future of Banking program to highlight innovation and promote the health and efficiency of the banking system, with a special focus on community and regional banks. This year’s event will feature in-depth discussions on digital assets, fraud prevention, and the impact of artificial intelligence on financial services.
The 2026 event, titled “Powering Progress, Protecting Trust," will bring together bankers for robust discussion about the enduring value of relationship and community banking. Featured participants will include thought leaders from the financial industry and academia, including Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid.
“As president of the Kansas City Fed, I know just how vital banks are to our local economies. As I travel around the district, I have the pleasure of speaking with many business leaders from across the region,” said Kansas City Fed President and CEO Jeff Schmid."
"From those conversations, it’s clear how critical community banks are in providing credit and other financial services to so many of the region’s small and family-owned businesses.”
Last year’s program showcased ways to use technology and data to tackle challenges and stay competitive in funding, payments, and third-party partnerships, all while preserving what makes community banks unique: strong relationship banking. Click here to read more about 2025’s program.
More agenda details will be available soon. Have a question about Future of Banking? Please email banking@kc.frb.org.
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