Best Practices in Vendor Management

Third party management has been a security issue since banks began depending upon vendors to provide and host solutions. Regulators are keen on this risk, and supply chain management is sure to continue to be a hot topic. This session provides an overview of third party management regulation, best practices, tools, and programs to address this concern and mitigate third party risk. Vendor selection and ongoing management practices are examined.

Jeff Spann

Quantum Technology Opportunities: Readiness and Adoption Journey

The rapid advancement of quantum technologies (QT), encompassing computing, communication, and sensing, marks the arrival of a transformative new era. The conversation has shifted from the theoretical "if" to the strategic "when" and "how" of enterprise adoption. This presentation provides a comprehensive, forward-looking overview for organizations to assess their preparedness and successfully navigate the journey into the quantum economy. We will first delineate the imminent commercial opportunities presented by QT, focusing on high-impact sectors such as finance (risk modeling, portfolio optimization), life sciences (drug and material simulation), and logistics (complex optimization). The core of the discussion will then center on achieving Quantum Readiness—the necessary organizational posture to generate and retain value from this technology. This includes a deep dive into the four critical pillars of readiness: 1. Security and Risk: Implementing urgent strategies for the transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to mitigate the looming quantum threat. 2. Strategic Planning for Applications: Identifying near-term, high-value hybrid use cases that combine classical and quantum resources. 3. Workforce Development: Addressing the acute global talent gap through upskilling and creating dedicated quantum teams. 4. Ecosystem Engagement for access and consumption: Building robust collaborations with hardware vendors, cloud platforms, and research institutions. Finally, we will analyze the current challenges to widespread adoption, including hardware limitations (decoherence and scalability), the complexity of error correction, and the need for standardized quantum technology readiness levels (QTRLs) across the industry. Attendees will leave with a clear, actionable phased adoption journey—a strategic imperative to future-proof their business and ensure they are positioned to capture the competitive advantage of the emerging quantum market.

Bill Genovese

Quantum Opportunities and Advantage: Applications, Data and Convergence with AI

The rapid evolution of quantum technologies is transforming how we think about computation, optimization, and intelligence. This presentation explores the emerging landscape of quantum advantage—where quantum systems outperform classical methods—and how these breakthroughs intersect with artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation. We will examine real-world and near-term applications across industries such as finance, materials science, logistics, and cybersecurity, highlighting how hybrid quantum–classical approaches are accelerating discovery and decision-making. The session will also address the critical role of data in training, simulation, and error mitigation, and how quantum-enhanced algorithms are redefining data complexity. Finally, we will discuss the convergence of quantum computing and AI, where quantum machine learning, generative modeling, and AI-driven quantum control are forging a new paradigm of intelligent computation. Attendees will gain insights into the current state of quantum readiness, practical pathways for adoption, and the strategic opportunities emerging at the intersection of quantum, data, and AI.

Bill Genovese

Cybersecurity Panel Q&A

Dr. Kevin Streff

Jeff Spann

Dr. Bruce Upton

AI and Cybersecurity

Artificial Intelligence is the number one technology concern of bankers heading into 2026, but what does it really mean for information security, risk management and compliance programs? Various departments and business partners are or will begin using AI products and tools. What are the common artificial intelligence cyber threats and mitigating controls that should be included in the IT risk assessment process? What are the audit and compliance implications of AI systems?

Dr. Kevin Streff

Stablecoin and Cybersecurity

The GENIUS Act of 2025 laid the foundation for digital currency rollout in the United States Banking System. Attend this session to learn about stablecoin law and where rollouts are likely to occur. Further learn how stablecoin can get included in your information security, risk management, and auditing programs to ensure safe and successful stablecoin investments.

Dr. Bruce Upton

Auditing and Testing Your Cyber Program

The United States Banking System requires banks to devise, implement, and test an information security program to safeguard customer information and bank systems. Learn more about internal management testing options, as well as the evolving world of technology auditing to stay up-to-date on new technologies, laws, and best practices.

Dr. Kevin Streff

Data Privacy Considerations in Banking

Cybersecurity has been a hot topic for over 20 years. However, with open banking and consumer control at the forefront, data privacy is becoming a hot topic. Join this session to learn about how security and privacy are similar but different, and how to devise an Information Privacy Program to position your bank with the management program it needs to handle this emerging issue.

Dr. Bruce Upton