Women in Banking Forum

Work/life balance has been debated for decades, yet it seems as though women are no closer to finding it. Juggling home, kids, careers, community obligations and, hopefully, some time to just enjoy life. But what is balance exactly? Would we know we had it if we achieved it? Be inspired as Erin Engelke answers these questions, and many more, challenging you to think about this topic in a new and unconventional way.

Retention and the Employee Experience
This session will discuss the drivers of employee retention – including the reasons why employees stay with their companies and don’t stray elsewhere - and will provide examples and ideas for developing leaders, employee recognition, and employee engagement.

What’s Happening in the Banking Industry?
Hear updates on banking conditions in the nation and Tenth District, including information on balance sheet trends, credit conditions, and the shifting liquidity landscape. This presentation will also highlight emerging risk issues facing depository institutions.

During this lunchtime session, hear from Tara Humston on her leadership and career journey at the Federal Reserve Bank.

FedNow: The Future of Banking
The Federal Reserve System launched the first new payment rail in almost 50 years in 2023. Is your organization ready to capitalize on instant payments? This service enables financial institutions and other service providers to offer innovative instant payment solutions that support a broad range of transaction types and use cases for businesses and consumers alike. Join Joni Hopkins Vice President - Federal Reserve Financial Services to learn about FedNow functionality, use case opportunities, and research on U.S. instant payments demand. Plus, learn about resources available today to help your organization embrace instant payments transformation with an actionable strategy for FedNow Service implementation.

Leading During Crisis and Beyond
Leadership is crucial to any organization, during a crisis or not. However, mix a crisis with weak leadership and the outcome will be chaotic and possibly fatal to the organization. During this session, you will learn core leadership qualities that must exist if you want to be an effective leader when a crisis arises.

Gain the tools and insights to amplify your visibility, provide enhanced clarity, and supercharge your performance using a value matrix. In this session you'll learn how to strategically align your actions and contributions with the expected value within your organization, boosting your impact and recognition. You’ll also learn the art of generating new value by fostering innovation and creativity within your role, leading to tangible improvements in performance and results. Whether you're a seasoned professional seeking to enhance your leadership capabilities or an aspiring individual aiming to make a lasting impression, this session will equip you with the skills and strategies needed to excel.