Pub. 13 2024 Issue 6

“KBA Update: What’s Happening That Bankers Need to Know?” Alex Greig, President of Kansas Bankers Insurance Inc.; Alex Orel, SVP of Government Relations; and Ron Johnson, KBEF Ambassador During lunch at the conference, featured speakers were Ron Johnson, KBEF Ambassador; Alex Greig, President of KBA Insurance; and Alex Orel, SVP of Government Relations, sharing key KBA updates and industry insights. M&A Update in Today’s Environment Paul Bures and Bob Wray, CC Capital Advisors This session was a perfect wrap-up to the first day of the conference with Paul Bures and Bob Wray from CC Capital Advisors! They took attendees through the current M&A environment, highlighting the challenges, key drivers and what’s on the horizon. It was a session packed with valuable insights! KC Mathews, Economist, Commerce Trust Day 2 of our Annual Economic Outlook & Risk Management Conference kicked off with a deep dive into the economic forecast, market trends, inflation and investment strategies led by expert economist KC Mathews. A great start to launch our final day of insightful sessions and takeaways! “Artificial Intelligence and the Benefits/Risks Surrounding Its Use” Scott Green, SHAZAM Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the financial industry. Scott Green’s presentation offered a concise overview of AI fundamentals and its practical applications in banking. He also explored how AI is revolutionizing key areas like authentication, fraud detection, customer service and personalized product recommendations. Attendees discovered how leading financial institutions are leveraging AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants and advanced analytics to enhance the customer experience and optimize operations. Lastly, attendees examined the future of AI in banking, including its impact on compliance, risk management and emerging technologies. 35

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