Banking and the Economy: A Forum for Women in Banking

Join Esther L. George, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and the region’s representative on the Federal Open Market Committee in Washington D.C. for an interactive conversation. She will share her thoughts on the current state of the economy and personal insights from her leadership journey in central banking.

As customer expectations continue to change based on their digital experiences, banks are adapting. In this session, learn about key areas impacting banks, what digital transformation means to your bank and how embracing a culture of innovation supports your initiatives.

Being a woman in banking means a lot of different things in 2021 – from juggling the balance of careers and family, dealing with potential burnout, to making strides in a male dominated industry. In this session, you'll be inspired to advocate for the women on your team, challenged to bring up the next generation of women in banking, and will receive some direct take-aways that you can put into practice immediately.

Join other attendees in small groups to discuss how to implement and advance practices in the workplace to advocate for women in banking.

Hear updates on banking conditions in the nation and Tenth District, including information on credit conditions and how banks have performed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This presentation will also discuss emerging risk issues facing depository institutions.

Success takes hard work, dedication, and sometimes an unconventional approach. Hear success stories from top women leaders in the banking industry who have turned a challenge into a success story.

Building your career has never been more difficult than it is right now. As the live/virtual hybrid working world continues, we are all challenged with what specific actions we can take to ensure we are seen, heard and most importantly effective against our goals. As a recovering corporate executive and successful entrepreneur herself, Cindy knows the challenges of juggling customer needs, employee engagement and the bottom line. Based on over 20 years of work with a who’s who of corporate America, this session is designed to provide you with the steps you need to build your impact, your results and your career.

Take what we learned and make it real within our own work. In this fast-paced and interactive session, you'll have the opportunity to work with a small group of your peers to practice the skills shared and build your courage for what's next! Don't miss out on this opportunity to get a jumpstart on building your Courageous Leadership.