GENERAL SESSIONS
Tuesday, November 5
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
As AI infuses virtually every aspect of our lives, a reckless deployment of a new model could result in profound risks, mishaps and misuses. AI expert Juliette Powell brings organizations a pragmatic approach to this complex issue, offering seven key principles for ensuring machine learning upholds human flourishing. Powell illuminates how organizations can implement these principles, learning to balance risk against reward and leverage AI effectively. Drawing on her vast experience as both a researcher and a practitioner, Powell provides real-world examples, best practices and emerging trends to deliver strategic frameworks for deploying AI responsibly, transforming potential risks into powerful catalysts for innovation.
Panelists: Omer Nagar, CEO, and Eyal Redler, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Garage; Ilan Flax, COO; Insait
In today's fast-paced financial landscape, finding the right fintech solution is essential for banks of all sizes. Your bank’s strategic plan should be a guiding force in the search for a solution, used to identify pain points, outcomes you desire, and the headwinds you face. This panel will showcase how Valley Bank identified key needs and partnered with Garage and Insait to create tailored solutions. Join us for insights into their strategic approach and collaboration and learn how banks of any size can leverage fintech partnerships to drive innovation and success.
Panelists: Jeffrey M. Levy, Chief Banking Officer, Community Bank N.A.; Elizabeth Magennis, President of ConnectOne Bank; Ruth H. Mahoney, EVP, President of Wealth Management, NBT Bank
Wednesday, November 6
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Globally, inflation is back to near target levels and economies continue to slow. Most central banks are now cutting rates and more worried about labor markets, but what is really going on - stock markets are rallying, and US GDP is strong. Attend this session to see if this time really is different!
Rudy entertains the audience with video highlights of his life story as portrayed in the nationally-acclaimed feature film RUDY. He shares his journey from Notre Dame to the big screen while highlighting The Dream, The Struggle, and The Victory!