Main Session – High Performance Idea Exchange

Facilitated by Neil Stanley, CEO & Founder, The CorePoint

The High Performance Idea Exchange provides CEOs with a unique opportunity to discover best practices and to learn from the bankers who are implementing these ideas. Attendees will share their innovative thoughts and ideas in a…

Breakout Session –  Industry and Bank Pricing Trends

Facilitated by John Adams Principal & Head of Investment Banking, Sheshunoff & Co Investment Banking

The banking industry continues to deal with deposit cost pressure but maintains hope that interest rates have stabilized and will possibly fall in late 2024, which could result in net interest margin expansion.  This could lead to a long-awaited rebound in bank stocks and bank M&A prices …

General Session – Economic Update For 2025

How will the economy respond to the new administration in Washington DC, increased energy production, and a determined Federal Reserve?

Facilitated by Dr. Ed Seifried

The US economy grew by 1.9% and 2.5% in 2022 and 2023 respectively.  The growth continued in 2024 with the most recent third quarter GDP growth rate of 2.8%.  Under normal circumstances these growth rates do not seem exceptional, however when one considers that this growth was obtained while the Federal Reserve’s battle against inflation, with its extremely high rates was underway, the growth in the economy seems remarkable. …