Securing Payment Systems

Cybersecurity is one of the top issues reported by bank executives. Payment systems are some of the riskiest systems banks deploy. This combination is causing consternation and legal issues as hacking attempts to breach payment systems. Attend this session to learn more about payment system attacks and breaches, and what financial institutions can do to stay one step ahead of hackers in the evolving payment systems landscape.

Welcome and Conference Kickoff

Cybersecurity and Technology - The Race is On!

Banks are increasingly exposed to sophisticated cyber threats, including AI-driven fraud, deepfakes, and scams using QR codes or AI bots. Banks are investing heavily in cybersecurity, fraud detection, and AI-driven monitoring to protect customer assets and maintain trust, with over 80% of banks actively piloting or deploying AI for these purposes. Is your cybersecurity program ready to handle the complexities and nuances of stablecoin, AI, data privacy, and open banking? Dr. Streff will explore these topics to ensure your information security program matures and you are ready for your next IT examination.

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Technology Disruption: Are You Kidding Me!

Technology has disrupted banking systems for years, but never has our industry faced more disruptive and confusing technologies converging at once. Artificial intelligence, stablecoin, digital assets, open and fintech banking, with data security and privacy mandates all converge to create the perfect technology opportunity or storm. Attend this session to understand technologically where we have been and where banks need to go to stay relevant moving forward. Cyber implications are discussed to help leaders understand and plan for technology innovations across all departments of your bank.

Cybersecurity and Technology - The Race is On!

Banks are increasingly exposed to sophisticated cyber threats, including AI-driven fraud, deepfakes, and scams using QR codes or AI bots. Banks are investing heavily in cybersecurity, fraud detection, and AI-driven monitoring to protect customer assets and maintain trust, with over 80% of banks actively piloting or deploying AI for these purposes. Is your cybersecurity program ready to handle the complexities and nuances of stablecoin, AI, data privacy, and open banking? Dr. Streff will explore these topics to ensure your information security program matures and you are ready for your next IT examination.

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Technology Disruption: Are You Kidding Me!

Technology has disrupted banking systems for years, but never has our industry faced more disruptive and confusing technologies converging at once. Artificial intelligence, stablecoin, digital assets, open and fintech banking, with data security and privacy mandates all converge to create the perfect technology opportunity or storm. Attend this session to understand technologically where we have been and where banks need to go to stay relevant moving forward. Cyber implications are discussed to help leaders understand and plan for technology innovations across all departments of your bank.

IT and Cyber Risk Management

IT Risk Assessment has long been problematic as understanding security threats, impacts, probabilities, and controls is an ever moving target. Further the Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (CAT) has been sunset, but cyber risks persist. Attend this session to understand the requirements, evaluate the options, and create an efficient, actionable IT and cyber risk plan for your bank. Special attention is paid to integrating the cybersecurity assessment into your bank’s IT risk assessment, creating even further efficiencies. Do not fall out of compliance and use this webinar as your definitive plan to move forward.

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Business Continuity Risk Management

Technology dependency is growing as banks simply can’t operate without resilient technology infrastructure. Consequently, emergency management remains a hot topic in banking as technology provides a ripe playground for business disruption. This session provides an overview of business continuity management, incident response, and pandemic preparedness so a foundation of business continuity risk management can be put in place. Policies are reviewed and best practices outlined to maintain continuity and achieve a successful IT examination in this important area.

Vendor Risk Automation - An Innovative Approach

Third party management is time consuming and expensive. So much of these vendor reviews are manual and it is difficult to keep track of everything. Join this session for the first reveal of the Compliance Alliance SPARC tool that provides the automation for your bank’s vendor management program. From vendor selection through management, documentation tracking to reporting, the SPARC platform provides intuitive wizard technology and remediation tracking to ensure efficiency in your third party management program.

Technology Risk Management and the IT Examination

Technology continues to change the way banking operates. The IT Examination remains the single most important point in time where banks demonstrate to examiners that their technology-based banking systems are safe and sound. This session reviews technology risk management and the IT examination process to help bankers understand expectations and process. It further identifies the hot topics IT examinations are likely to cover given the infusion of new technologies into the system.

Digital Banking and Information Security Programs

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? Attend this session to understand how digital banking intersects with the evolving technology landscape.

Digital Transformation and Neobank Implementation Pane

Digital Transformation and Neobank Use Case and Success Stories Panel

Digital Banking Technology Disruptions (Past, Present and Future)

Technology has disrupted banking systems for years, but never has our industry faced more disruptive and confusing technologies converging at once. This session provides an overview of where we have been with technology, and where banks need to go to stay relevant moving forward, including AI and Stablecoin. Cyber implications are discussed to help leaders understand and plan for technology innovations across all departments of your bank.

Digital Transformation and Neobank Strategy Panel

Welcome

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AI Operational and Cyber Risk Management

AI can create operational opportunities and risks. This session outline specific cyber risks that AI system introduce. Over 20 AI cyber risks are reviewed and evaluated to serve as the foundation for the IT risk management program. Other operational risks are outlined for risk management and compliance program considerations.

Day 3 AI Panel

Day 2 AI Panel

The Importance of Technology and AI in Banking

Day 1 AI Panel

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?

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.

Cybersecurity Panel Q&A

Strategic Technology and Cyber Management

Technology has disrupted banking systems for years, but never has our industry faced more disruptive and confusing technologies converging at once. This session provides an overview of where we have been with technology, and where banks need to go to stay relevant moving forward. Cyber implications are discussed to help leaders understand and plan for technology innovations across all departments of your bank.

Role of the Information Security Officer and the Board

Leading cyber security at a financial institution requires a blend of technology and banking knowledge. Interfacing with the Board and C-Suite to gain support of cyber programs and initiatives is vital to the success of an Information Security Officer and to protecting data and systems across your organization. Best practices with interfacing with senior stakeholders is examined to equip Information Security Officers with the tools they need to be successful with the Board and Senior Management on your bank.