Schedule
2025 agenda coming soon!
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SUNDAY
MAY
5
11am-5:30 pm
Registration & Orientation
1-5:30 pm
Desert Jeep Tour
Experience a unique networking opportunity amidst scenic desert landscapes, enjoy a picnic lunch, and explore the intriguing geology and history of Coachella Valley.
6:15-7 pm
Welcome Reception
7-9:30 pm
Dinner Program
Brian Vander Ark
Singer | Songwriter | Speaker – The Verve Pipe
MONDAY
may
6
6:30-7 am
Group Run/Walk
7:15-8 am
Breakfast
8-8:55 am
The Branch: Dead and Alive?
Jim Marous
Co-Publisher – The Financial Brand
Host – Banking Transformed Podcast
9-10:20 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:25-10:55 am
Retail Next: Evolving the Branch Experience with Data and Design
Gina Bleedorn
President and CEO – Adrenaline
10:55-11:15 am
Transforming Communities: How ATB’s Advisory Hubs are Redefining Banking Relationships
Kristopher Banner
Director of Real Estate, Construction + Design – ATB Financial
11:20 am – 12:20 pm
Sourcing Meetings
12:20 -1:20 pm
Networking Lunch
1:20-1:50 pm
Creating a Seamless Omnichannel Experience
Mike Forsyth
Director of Transformation Strategy – DBSI
Carla Trombly
SVP, Branch & ATM Channel Optimization – Synovus
1:50-2:20 pm
Inside TD Bank’s Next-Gen Store Program
Martha MacInnis
AVP and Head of Retail Design and Experience – TD Bank
Christina Sprows
Sr. Manager for Retail Design and Experience – TD Bank
2:25-3:25 pm
Sourcing Meetings
3:30-4:20 pm
Envisioning the Branch of the Future
Daniel Hoke
SVP & Group Head, Retail Branch Optimization and ATM Banking – US Bank
Shona Callahan
SVP & Director of Workplace and Retail Design Standards – Truist
Stephen Griffin
SVP of Branch & ATM Distribution – Regions Bank
Brian McEvoy
SVP, Senior Retail Banking Officer – Webster Five (moderator)
4:20-4:40 pm
Happy Hour Break
4:40-5:15 pm
Your Employees are F’ing Up Your Design
E.J. Kritz
5:15-6:30 pm
Free Time
6:30-10:30 pm
We Will Rock You: A Night With Queen Nation
After a day filled with inspiring talks and productive meetings, let the celebration begin!
Embrace an evening of delectable food, refreshing drinks and music.
TUESDAY
May
7
7:30-8:30 am
Breakfast
8:30-9:10 am
Adapting Branch Design for a Changing Customer
Matt Bosserman
VP, Head of Retail Design for Premium Experiences – CapitalOne
Helen Herrick
Principal – MBH Architects (moderator)
Gina Hermida
Director of Global Design – Royal Bank of Canada
Vikas Srivastava
VP, Retail Design Lead – Fifth Third Bank
9:10-9:30 am
How to Make Your Values Visible Through Your Spaces
Liz Powers
CEO – ArtLifting
9:35-10:15 am
Sourcing Meetings
10:20-11:20 am
Deep Dives
Smart Remodels for Renewed Growth
Leveraging AI in Site Selection
Brian McEvoy
SVP, Senior Retail Banking Officer – Webster Five
more TBA!
11:20 am – 12:20 pm
Bon Voyage Brunch
Wanna join us?
ATTEND
(BANK / CREDIT UNION EXEC)
Qualified banking leaders attend at no cost. Registration includes accommodations for two nights, full meals, and access to all networking excursions.
PARTNER
(INDUSTRY VENDOR)
Partnering is a great way to get your company in front of the best of restaurant development, design, and technology leaders.