Education

Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM



What Matters Most in This Moment in Politics
Just days away from one of the most pivotal midterm elections in recent memory, renowned political analyst Amy Walter leads a deep dive into the hot-button issues driving voters to the polls, as well as the key races that will determine the battle for control of the U.S. Senate when all is said and done. With her finger on the pulse of what’s going on in Washington and why, Walter goes beyond the headlines to share nonpartisan, data-driven insights on how the races in New York, Pennsylvania, and other battleground states might play out, while anticipating the potential outcomes of various election scenarios on the economy, housing, social issues, and future policy and legislation decisions.

Main Stage Speaker
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM



Economic and Market Outlook: It All Depends on Your Time Horizon
The presentation looks at the short and long-term economic & investment implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. The strength of businesses and consumers going into the crisis, along with unprecedented monetary and fiscal stimulus, surprised in terms of America’s speed of economic and profits recovery. Businesses and consumers flush with cash resulted in supply constraints and inflation which hasn’t been seen for decades. Job openings remain at all-time record highs, yet consumer confidence is at record lows. Markets worry that the Federal Reserve will tighten too aggressively, driving the economy into a recession. Indeed, the global economy appears set to enter a synchronous recession, a rare occurrence. Modern Monetary Theory has become policy, with major implications. Finally, the presentation looks at US politics; and demographics, with the massive Millennial generation reaching their prime productivity, earnings and spending years. The future may be challenging or bright, but it will be interesting!

Main Stage Speaker
Wednesday, November 3, 2022
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM



Looking Ahead: Forces Shaping Banking Over the Next Decade
The best strategy is done from the future backwards. What will banking (and banks) look like 10 years from now? Will the value of your charter increase or diminish over the short-, mid-, and long term? Will ongoing shifts in the nature of money be good or bad for banks and bank customers? How will regulation, compliance and exams change? Join Lee Wetherington for a look at the future of banking and what opportunities and threats that future presents now, soon and later.

Keynote Speaker
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM



ADAPT: Overcoming Adversity
As a one-handed athlete, some would say Jim Abbott overcame obstacles to become a standout major league baseball player. Abbott would beg to differ and say he was incredibly blessed. In order to continue to move towards our goals Abbott shares we must be willing to adapt, change, and mold ourselves to meet the challenges in our own way. Using APAPT as an acronym he will show audiences that by putting together a powerful set of words that stand alone in their significance, they also string together like a chain in an amazing way.

A – Adjustability
D – Determination
A – Accountability
P – Perseverance
T - Trust

Welcome Remarks
Donald E. Gibson, President & CEO, The Bank of Greene County

Presenters
Donald J. Musso, President & CEO, FinPro, Inc.
Matthew K. Miller, Executive Managing Director, FinPro, Inc.

Morning session will cover: 2023 Critical Banking Issues, The Political World and Mid-Term Elections, Economic Uncertainty, The Talent Management Crisis, and Key Demographic Trends.

Afternoon session will cover: Hot Regulatory Issues, FinTech and the Regulatory Environment, Effective Corporate Governance, and ESG.

Current Cyber Regulation and Insurance Concerns for New York Banks

Jeff Miller, Channel Account Manager, Arctic Wolf

Three Ways to Create a Winning “Talent” Brand
Kathy Acierno Baron, Vice President, Pearl Meyer
Loreen Lagatta, Principal, Pearl Meyer

The Banking M&A Landscape
Benjamin H. Saunders, Managing Director, Financial Institutions Group, Global Investment Banking, BofA Securities, Inc.
Jerry Wiant, Managing Director, Head of Banks & Specialty Finance, Bank of America

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Implications for Banking
Robert Azarow, Partner, Arnold & Porter
Peter Gioello, Counsel, Arnold & Porter

Cannabis Banking, Unlocked
Richard Drennen, Business Development Officer, Shield Compliance

Enabling Innovation through Digital Transformation
Richard Fay, Principal, Wolf & Company, P.C.

4 Activities of Top Performing Banks
Mark Trinkle, Chief Growth Officer, Anthony Cole Training Group

Board Talent, Performance, and Succession: A New Paradigm
Alan J. Kaplan, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Kaplan Partners