Wednesday, Dec. 2
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| 2-6 p.m. |
Registration Open & Exhibitor Showcase
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| 3-4 p.m. |
Pre-Conference Session
HR Update & Cases to Watch
Karen Shannon, Principal | Shannon Consulting
It was another year of change for organizations, HR professionals and executive leadership teams. In the ever-shifting world of employment law, the impact of legislative changes can be sudden and unpredictable. Karen Shannon will provide an HR update as she discusses upcoming changes for employers, recent U.S. Supreme Court cases and cases to watch in 2027.
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| 4 p.m. |
Hotel Room Reservation Check-In
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| 4:30-5:30 p.m. |
Trade Show Holiday Cheer Reception
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Bank Hospitality Events
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Thursday, Dec. 3
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| 7 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Registration and Trade Show Open
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| 7-8:15 a.m. |
Breakfast
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| 8:15-8:30 a.m. |
Welcome
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| 8:30 a.m. |
SHARE YOUR MAGIC: Turn Potential into Purpose for Greater Impact
Devin Henderson | Award-Winning Magician
Every person possesses a unique combination of qualities that drives them to do magnificent work. This is their magic, and it’s bigger than job titles, status or personal recognition. When people discover and share what makes them exceptional, teams are transformed. Unfortunately, too many talented individuals keep their greatest strengths hidden. Fear and uncertainty convince them to play it safe instead of contributing their unique gifts to something greater than themselves. Devin Henderson explores how to channel individual passions and strengths into a shared purpose, creating a culture where people are excited to contribute, teams function at their highest level and extraordinary results become inevitable.
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Break & Exhibit Showcase
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| 10 a.m. |
Don’t be Disrupted; Be Decisive: A Practical Al Roadmap for Banks
Ben Udell | Founder | Ben Udell Consulting
Some banks are experimenting. Some are scaling. And the gap is growing between institutions investing in Al and those still figuring out adoption with tools like Microsoft Copilot. Ben Udell cuts through the noise with a candid look at what’s actually happening inside most banks today, where the early wins are showing up and how leaders can move from interest to sustained utilization.
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| 11:15 a.m. |
Break & Exhibit Showcase
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| 11:30 a.m. |
Fireside Chat with FDIC Chairman Travis Hill
Join MBA President and CEO Jackson Hataway for an engaging fireside chat with FDIC Chairman Travis Hill. In this candid conversation, Chairman Hill will share his perspectives on the regulatory landscape, key issues facing community banks, and the future of the banking industry. Attendees will gain valuable insight into current policy priorities, emerging challenges and opportunities, and the role banks play in supporting economic growth and their local communities. The session will conclude with an interactive question-and-answer opportunity, giving attendees the chance to hear directly from Chairman Hill on the issues that matter most to their institutions and communities. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with one of the nation’s leading banking
regulators.
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| 12:15 p.m. |
Lunch
- Recognition of the 2026 Recipient of the Next Generation in Banking Leadership Award
- Recognition of the 2026 Recipient of the Woman of the Award
- FAME Awards
- Winners of Vendor Prizes Announcement
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| 1:45 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions -- Sessions Repeat
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Striking the Balance Between Fraud Prevention and Profitability
Brett Rawls, Head of Client Engagement | Profit Resources Inc.
Adam Brown, Payments Consultan | Profit Resources Inc.
Community financial institutions often face the dual challenge of tightening fraud defenses while
maintaining customer experience and operational efficiency. Brett Rawls and Adam Brown explore
how community financial institutions can strengthen fraud prevention without sacrificing profitability.
Learn practical approaches to manage risk, leverage technology and align fraud controls with revenue
goals so that protection and growth move hand in hand. |
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Why Discipline Matters More than Predicting Rates
Rachel Woods, CFA, SVP, Managing Director, Institutional Strategies and Analytics | BOK Financial
For better or worse, this has not been the year for which most banks budgeted. Ongoing market uncertainty has reinforced the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to the bond portfolio rather than attempting to time the market. Rachel Woods examines the current market outlook and key balance sheet trends for Missouri banks, focusing on how the investment portfolio can serve as a strategic tool to enhance income, manage risk and support liquidity. Gain practical ideas for portfolio positioning and a better understanding of how to build and maintain the right portfolio for your institution through a disciplined, long-term approach. |
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Banking in the Era of Stablecoins and Digital Assets
Angela Murphy, Vice President of Marketing and Solutions | Pidgin
Stablecoins and digital assets are rapidly changing how money moves, creating both challenges and new opportunities for community banks. Angela Murphy explores the latest developments, the regulatory and operational considerations and the strategic advantages available to early adopters. Discover how to navigate this emerging space, including ways stablecoins can help retain and grow deposits, expand customer relationships and keep banks competitive in an increasingly digital financial environment. |
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| 2:45 p.m. |
Refreshment Break
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| 3 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions Repeat
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Striking the Balance Between Fraud Prevention and Profitability
Brett Rawls, Head of Client Engagement | Profit Resources Inc.
Adam Brown, Payments Consultan | Profit Resources Inc.
Community financial institutions often face the dual challenge of tightening fraud defenses while
maintaining customer experience and operational efficiency. Brett Rawls and Adam Brown explore
how community financial institutions can strengthen fraud prevention without sacrificing profitability.
Learn practical approaches to manage risk, leverage technology and align fraud controls with revenue
goals so that protection and growth move hand in hand. |
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Thriving Through Uncertainty: Why Discipline Matters More than Predicting Rates
Rachel Woods, CFA, SVP, Managing Director, Institutional Strategies and Analytics | BOK Financial
For better or worse, this has not been the year for which most banks budgeted. Ongoing market uncertainty has reinforced the importance of maintaining a disciplined approach to the bond portfolio rather than attempting to time the market. Rachel Woods examines the current market outlook and key balance sheet trends for Missouri banks, focusing on how the investment portfolio can serve as a strategic tool to enhance income, manage risk and support liquidity. Gain practical ideas for portfolio positioning and a better understanding of how to build and maintain the right portfolio for your institution through a disciplined, long-term approach. |
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Banking in the Era of Stablecoins and Digital Assets
Angela Murphy, Vice President of Marketing and Solutions | Pidgin
Stablecoins and digital assets are rapidly changing how money moves, creating both challenges and new opportunities for community banks. Angela Murphy explores the latest developments, the regulatory and operational considerations and the strategic advantages available to early adopters. Discover how to navigate this emerging space, including ways stablecoins can help retain and grow deposits, expand customer relationships and keep banks competitive in an increasingly digital financial environment. |
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| 5-6:30 p.m. |
Reception | Missouri Bankers Foundation Silent Auction
Evening Free
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Friday, Dec. 4
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| 7:30-8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Buffet
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| 8:30 a.m. |
Gov. Mike Kehoe Invited
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| 9 a.m. |
MBA Legislative Update
With the 2026 midterm elections now in the rearview mirror, the upcoming legislative sessions begin with both familiar and new faces. Join MBA staff for a preview of the association’s legislative priorities for 2027. Gain insights into the key issues that will dominate the political landscape and learn how your advocacy efforts will fuel policies that strengthen community banking and economic growth.
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| 9:30 a.m. |
Break
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| 9:45 a.m. |
The Economy Outlook
Dr. Lindsey Piegz, Chief Economist | Stifel Financial
Lindsey Piegza explores the pace of our economic recovery and what it means going forward for overall growth, interest rates and monetary policy. She discusses macro-economic trends in consumer spending and corporate investment, in addition to new Federal Reserve policy initiatives and the potential economic effects of these changes. She also examines the changing global and political environment, as well as the outlook for potential recession. Gain insights to help advise your management teams on the possible effect of economic issues on their organizations |
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| 10:45 a.m. |
Conference Adjourns
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| 11 a.m. |
Hotel Checkout
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