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Bank Directors' Symposium - Columbia, MD

Join VACB & VBA for our annual Bank Directors' Symposium.

Thursday, April 24, 2025
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (EDT)

Event Details

Bank Directors' Symposiums - Central on April 24 | DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia

The Directors’ Symposium, co-sponsored by the Virginia Association of Community Banks, provides bank board members with current data, thought-provoking industry trends and networking opportunities with other directors and regulators. The program is designed to benefit both new directors and seasoned veterans on the Board.

Agenda Topics & Speakers

Economic Update Sonya Waddell | Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

Legal Panel 
Moderated by: DeMarion Johnston | Virginia Bankers Association

Corporate Cyber Governance: Owning Cyber Risk at the Board Level | Jason Schaum, Supervisory Cybersecurity Advisor, CISA 
For years, cyber risk was considered part of information technology (IT) risk and largely delegated to IT and security teams within the bank. More recently, however, bank boards have begun to see cyber risk for what it is: a strategic, enterprise risk, which they—not their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)—own.  The time is now for CEOs and Boards to actively embrace corporate cyber responsibility as a matter of good governance, recognizing that every organization has an obligation to reasonably assure the safety of their employees, partners, and customers. In this session Jason Schaum will share what this means to today’s bank board members by sharing his thoughts on how bank boards can fully embrace this new way of looking at the cyber function at their banks. 

The Extra Transactional | Adam Thompson & Dave Defazio, Strategy Corps
Welcome to a journey beyond the ordinary, where the boundaries of traditional banking dissolve, and the future of financial interactions becomes seamless, intuitive and profoundly personal. In this session we explore the evolving landscape of fintech and its transformative impact on banking behavior, customer experience and financial advice. Witness the cutting-edge technologies that are reimagining the way consumers engage with their finances.

Optimizing Loan Portfolio Management in Today's Evolving Economic Landscape | Susan Sabo & Brittany Stern, Clifton Larson Allen
In this session, we will analyze current economic trends affecting community bank loan portfolios, identify emerging industry concerns, discuss regulatory expectations, review key loan portfolio management strategies, and address best practices for loan management in a dynamic environment. We will specifically focus on effective risk management practices, including the adequacy of credit risk reviews and concentration risk management practices, identification of refinance risk, accuracy of risk ratings, and stress testing considerations for commercial and agricultural portfolios, including commercial real estate loans.

It's All About the Generations | Stephen Robichaux

For More Information:

Katharine C. Garner
Katharine C. Garner
VACB (804)673-8250

Registration

Registration is being handled by the VBA. To register for the program, please click HERE.

Hotel Information

DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
5485 Twin Knolls Road
Columbia, MD 21045
The planners have booked a block of rooms at the DoubleTree by Hilton for $159/night, plus taxes and fees.  To take advantage of the negotiated rate, reservations must be made by April 2, 2025. Make your reservation here.