AI in Banking - June 2026

Agenda 

8 a.m.

Registration
   

8:30 a.m.

AI Masterclass: GenAI for Bankers

Ben Udell, Founder | Ben Udell Consulting LLC

AI is everywhere in banking conversations, yet most professionals still have not translated that exposure into everyday use. This masterclass is built to close that gap. It is designed for banking professionals who want to move beyond awareness and begin applying GenAI with clarity, confidence and control, regardless of their starting point.

In this highly interactive session, you will engage in a structured mix of live demonstrations, guided hands-on application and peer-driven discussion. The focus is practical and immediate. You will work through real examples across writing, communication, research, summarization and problem-solving, seeing exactly how GenAI can support the work you do every day. No personally identifiable information is required, and no technical background is assumed.

Bring a laptop or tablet to participate in hands-on exercises! Learn practical techniques, usable prompts and a clear path to begin applying GenAI immediately while gaining insight into how peers are using GenAI today, what is and isn’t working and how they are navigating adoption within their institutions.
   

10 a.m.

Break & Vendor Trade Show
   

10:15 a.m.

Stay Ahead of Fraud: AI Strategies That Work

Sriram (Sri) Tirunellayi, Director of Applied AI | Abrigo

This session will focus on practical, AI-driven approaches to detecting and preventing fraud in real time, including transaction monitoring, anomaly detection and behavioral analytics. Discover how these tools can adapt to evolving fraud patterns and emerging threats across channels. The discussion will highlight how banks can operationalize these capabilities within existing workflows to strengthen defenses without adding friction to the customer experience.
   

11:15 a.m.

Break & Vendor Trade Show 
   

11:30 a.m.

Digital Employees: The Next Workforce Revolution in Banking

Jason Rincker, Chief Revenue Officer |Stronghold Data

Agentic AI is moving beyond chatbots and automation into something far more transformative — digital employees that can reason, act and complete complex workflows across systems. Explore how banks can deploy AI agents to handle credit analysis, compliance monitoring, customer onboarding, fraud investigation and internal operations—securely and at scale. This session will address governance, risk, integration with core systems and what it takes to design a hybrid workforce where human bankers and AI agents collaborate to drive efficiency, reduce cost and enhance customer experience.
   

12:30 p.m.

Lunch 
   

1:15 p.m.

Leveraging AI for Financial Innovation: Creating Personalized Customer Experiences with AI Agents

Alec Crawford, Founder & CEO |Verapath

This session explores the transformative potential of AI agents in revolutionizing customer interactions in banking. Learn how financial institutions can harness AI to deliver personalized customer experiences, thereby enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty. 
   

2:15 p.m.

Break 
   

2:30 p.m.

Leading Responsible GenAI Adoption

Ben Udell, Founder | Ben Udell Consulting LLC

GenAI adoption in banking is a leadership challenge disguised as a technology problem. Many banks already have access to GenAI tools yet struggle to move from isolated experimentation to consistent, organizationwide usage. Others remain uncertain about how to proceed or are held back by concerns around personally identifiable information and risk. This session will help leaders and practitioners think critically about how to responsibly turn GenAI into a real, operational capability within their bank. The focus is on how to get started or accelerate usage in a way that is practical, responsible and sustainable. Grounded in both front-line experiences and peer perspectives, attendees will examine what is working, where banks are getting stuck and the specific actions that are helping teams build momentum. This includes how to support employees as they develop confidence, balance governance with progress and encourage adoption across roles where usage is highly individualized. Gain a clearer framework, practical ideas and insights from your peers to help your institution move beyond interest and into consistent, meaningful use of GenAI.

3:45 p.m.

Adjournment

Who Should Attend

Ideal for finance managers, compliance officers, risk managers, business analysts, IT and data professionals, developers, executives and any finance professional looking to use AI responsibly. This course is for those who want to reduce compliance risk, improve decision‑making and stay ahead of evolving financial regulations.

Continuing Education

This seminar has been submitted to American Bankers Association Professional Certifications for approval. More information will be available soon. 

CPE will be granted to registered attendees upon request.

For More Information

Contact the MBA Education Department at 573-636-8151 or email.

Three Ways to Register

register icon    Online          
phone icon    Phone 573-636-8151 
mail icon    Mail check payable to Missouri Bankers Association and form to:
Missouri Bankers Association
P.O. Box 57
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Registration Fees

Contact the MBA Education Department for group discount.

  • MBA Member Fees
    • First Registrant - $325
    • Each Additional (per person) - $300
  • Nonmember Fee - $1,300

The cost of meals included in this registration fee for this seminar is $45. This information is provided for your bank’s tax records, in keeping with the IRS 50% deductible provisions under Section 274(n) of the Internal Revenue Code.
*Fees include meals, reception, refreshment breaks and conference materials. These fees do not include hotel accommodations.

Cancellation/Refunds

Full refunds will be granted for cancellations received by MBA at least 10 days before the seminar date. After that date, an administrative fee of $20 per canceled registration will be retained. Cancellations will not be accepted five days before the seminar. Substitutions are always permitted. 

Hotel Accommodations

Wyndham Executive Center
2200 Interstate 70 Drive SW
Columbia, MO 65203 | 573-416-0447

Contact the Wyndham Executive Center directly for reservations at 573-416-0447 or book online. The special group rate of $129 plus tax, per room, per day, single or double occupancy is available.

Be sure to state you are attending the Missouri Bankers Association’s AI in Banking seminar. A block of rooms is reserved for this meeting until May 16. After the cut-off date, availability is not guaranteed, and room rates may revert to published rate. Early reservations are encouraged!

Dietary Restrictions and Disabilities

If you have any dietary restrictions or any disabilities that require special assistance, contact MBA at 573-636-8151 and explain how we may best accommodate your needs.

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