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| Date: | Information Livestream events are Central Time / In-person events are location's local time. |
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| Monday, Sep 22 |
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM
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12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Lunch
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08:00 AM – 03:55 PM
General Session
Banking 2026: Trends Shaping the Future This session sets the stage for the day by exploring the most significant forces reshaping community banking — from the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence to shifting credit dynamics and evolving regulatory expectations. Attendees will leave with a forward-looking perspective on what's driving market disruption and strategic decision-making heading into 2027 and beyond. Modernizing Risk Assessments: From Check-the-Box to Risk-Driven Programs Too many risk assessments remain static, checkbox exercises that fail to drive meaningful audit planning. This session provides a practical framework for building defensible, examiner-ready risk assessments that integrate quantitative and qualitative risk factors and directly link to audit resource allocation. Attendees will walk away with actionable strategies to move from compliance-driven to risk-driven programs. Cybersecurity & Third-Party Risk: Auditing the Extended Bank Ecosystem As community banks increasingly rely on third- and fourth-party vendors, the attack surface has expanded well beyond the institution's own walls. This session equips internal auditors with practical testing approaches for cybersecurity programs, vendor management controls, and data-sharing risks across cloud environments. The Evolving Fraud Landscape: What Internal Audit Must Be Testing Now Fraud losses continue to climb across community banks, from check washing and business email compromise to mobile fraud and elder exploitation. This session walks auditors through the current schemes causing the most damage, where controls are breaking down, and what examiners expect to see in fraud detection and response programs. Attendees will gain specific audit procedures and testing approaches — including SAR decisioning and escalation — that can be applied immediately. Internal Audit Effectiveness: Issue Tracking, Root Cause, and Driving Accountability Recurring audit findings are one of the clearest signs of a breakdown in organizational accountability. This session tackles why issues keep repeating and how to build effective tracking, severity rating, escalation, and root cause analysis processes that go beyond surface-level fixes. We'll also cover how to build board-level reporting and metrics that demonstrate internal audit's value and drive real action from management. AI in Banking: Governance, Risk, and Audit Implications Artificial intelligence is transforming how banks operate — from fraud detection and data analysis to policy drafting and customer interactions — but governance frameworks have struggled to keep pace. This session provides a balanced view of both the opportunity and the risk, covering data governance, model bias, uncontrolled automation, and third-party AI exposure. Auditors will leave with a structured approach to evaluating AI governance frameworks and the controls that should surround them. Data Analytics for Internal Audit: Practical Tools for Efficiency and Coverage Resource-constrained audit teams can no longer rely solely on sample-based testing to achieve adequate coverage. This session demonstrates how to leverage accessible tools — including Excel and existing core system data — to identify fraud patterns, detect control breakdowns, and build repeatable analytics routines. Attendees will gain practical, immediately deployable techniques to shift from reactive testing to proactive, risk-based analytics. Open Forum – Q&A This interactive closing session gives attendees the opportunity to engage directly with the presenters on any topic covered throughout the day. Whether it's a deeper dive into a specific audit challenge, regulatory concern, or emerging risk, this is an open dialogue designed to ensure every participant leaves with answers tailored to their institution's needs. |
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03:55 PM – 04:00 PM
Annual VISA Gift Card Drawing - must be present to win
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| Tuesday, Sep 23 |
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM
Registration
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12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Lunch
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08:00 AM – 03:55 PM
General Session
Today’s session will focus on federal regulatory compliance. In case you have missed something over the past twelve months, we start the day with a recap of regulation changes, proposed changes, published guidance and reports, and enforcement actions. We’ll then launch into the following topics:
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03:55 PM – 04:00 PM
Annual VISA Gift Card Drawing - must be present to win
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| Wednesday, Sep 24 |
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM
Registration
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12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Lunch
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08:00 AM – 03:55 PM
General Session
BSA/AML Updates and Current Environment
Risk Assessment Best Practices
Customer Due Diligence and Enhanced Due Diligence
AI and Fraud
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03:55 PM – 04:00 PM
Annual VISA Gift Card Drawing - must be present to win
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| Thursday, Sep 25 |
07:30 AM – 08:00 AM
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12:00 PM – 01:00 PM
Lunch
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08:00 AM – 03:55 PM
General Session
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03:55 PM – 04:00 PM
Annual VISA Gift Card Drawing - must be present to win
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| Audience | Price |
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Non-Member (4-Day Conference) |
$ 1,895.00 |
Non-Member (3-Day Conference) |
$ 1,295.00 |
Non-Member (2-Day Conference) |
$ 895.00 |
Non-Member (1-Day Conference) |
$ 495.00 |
Non-Banker* (4-Day Conference) |
$ 2,245.00 |
Non-Banker* (3-Day Conference) |
$ 1,495.00 |
Non-Banker* (2-Day Conference) |
$ 995.00 |
Non-Banker* (1-Day Conference) |
$ 595.00 |
ICBA Member (4-Day Conference) |
$ 1,345.00 |
ICBA Member (3-Day Conference) |
$ 995.00 |
ICBA Member (2-Day Conference) |
$ 695.00 |
ICBA Member (1-Day Conference) |
$ 395.00 |
*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.
For attendance and cancellation policies see Disclaimers
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Who should attend: |
Branch Manager/Assistant Branch Manager, New Accounts/Personal Banker/Universal Banker, Retail Banking, Lending, Operations - General, Operations - Payments, Operations - Loan, Operations - Deposit, Risk Management, Audit, BSA/AML, Compliance, Fraud, Security, Chief Risk: i.e. Compliance, Risk, Audit Officer |
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Prerequisites: |
Basic knowledge of auditing, BSA/AML, regulatory compliance, security and fraud. |
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Advanced Preparation: |
None |
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Program Level: |
Intermediate |
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Field of Study: |
Specialized Knowledge |
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Delivery Method: |
Group Live |
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Continuing Professional |
30.00 hrs |
Professionals from CLA
Professionals from Wipfli Professionals
Professionals from Thompson Consulting Group
Professionals from TIB Consulting Solutions
Attendance and Cancellation Policy
- Full payment is required prior to event attendance.
- Registration fee is valid for only the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
- A substitute registration will be accepted. Please notify ICBA Education if registration needs to be changed.
- If registration is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the event start date, you will receive a full refund.
- If cancellation is within 30 days prior to the event start date, 20 percent of the registration fee paid will be deducted for costs.
- No refunds will be issued once the bank has received event materials or after the event start date.
- If the program is canceled by ICBA, ICBA’s liability is limited to the registration fee.
- All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA.
This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email education@icba.org.
Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Requirements
To receive full CPE credit for ICBA livestream events you must meet the following requirements:
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Enter your full name when joining the event in Zoom. Your Zoom session must display your full name and match the registration.
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Attend the livestream session with camera on for the duration of the session. NOTE - If attending by phone audio only, no CPE will be awarded due to participant’s inability to respond to poll questions.
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Participate in all group activities and breakout rooms.
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Answer all poll questions displayed during the session. If you are unable to answer the poll questions within the poll feature, submit your answer in the chat.
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In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email education@icba.org.
To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements:
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Sign in daily. The sign-in sheet will be located on the registration table outside of the conference room.
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Attend the session in its entirety.
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Participate in all group activities and projects.
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In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.
Code of Conduct
Registration, attendance, or participation at this event constitutes an agreement to adhere to the ICBA code of conduct and complaint policy. ICBA aims to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible.
As such, the Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA” or the “Association”) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Read Full PolicySuitcasing Policy
Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business by non-exhibiting companies during the event or in other public spaces, including another company's booth, a convention center, or a hotel lobby. It is ICBA event management's objective to do everything legally possible to protect its exhibitors and community banker attendees from suitcasing.
Recording Disclaimer
Live courses are for educational purposes only and intended only for participants of the class/event. All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed to by ICBA.
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NASBA Statement
ICBA Education is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.NASBARegistry.org.