Hybrid Women in Banking Conference Returns in 2023

Premier event designed for women leaders in banking

The 17th annual Wisconsin Bankers Association (WBA) Women in Banking Conference will once again be held as a hybrid event! On April 25, women bank leaders from across Wisconsin will either reconvene at Glacier Canyon Lodge & Convention Center in Wisconsin Dells or join from the comfort of their home or office via livestream.

This must-attend event for all women leaders will kick off on Monday, April 24 with an optional networking event — Belles in the Dells. Attendees will find various opportunities to connect with their peers, with a dedicated session of tabletop conversations to share ideas, ask questions, and learn best practices from other women.

In addition to several networking opportunities, WBA is excited to once again offer over four hours of presentations from speakers our leaders will find empowering and insightful.

Tuesday’s conference will open with Dr. Melissa Furman, founder and consultant at Career Potential, LLC and faculty member at the James M. Hull College of Business at Augusta University. Dr. Furman utilizes her research and subject-matter expertise related to generational diversity, unconscious bias, career and leadership development, and emotional intelligence to have a positive, practical impact on both organizations and individuals. Each banker will have the opportunity to exercise refreshing their mindset, recharging their battery, and refueling their energy in preparation for the sessions ahead.

WBA is also thrilled to announce that Esther George, who served as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City from 2011 to January 2023, will be speaking at the conference. George joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRB) in 1982 and served much of her early career in the Division of Supervision and Risk Management, later serving 10 years as the District’s chief regulator. With highlights from Ms. George's illustrious career with FRB as well as from her background of growing up on the family farm and living in and serving rural America, this session will surely inspire women bankers to take their careers to the next level!

Attendees will also hear from Amber Farley, partner and executive vice president of brand development at Financial Marketing Solutions (FMS).

As a well-known and respected teacher, presenter, consultant, and thought leader on bank branding, marketing, leadership, and digital marketing strategies for banks around the country, Farley will address topics such as what leadership looks like today, how to strengthen leadership skills, the barriers to female leadership some may encounter, how the style of leadership varies between men and women, and ways women can empower and inspire their team.

The Scenes of Wisconsin Calendar — cherished by bank customers around the state — will be entering its 17th year with the 2024 edition. The calendars are a high-quality, cost-effective marketing tool sold exclusively to banks across Wisconsin, and banks can customize the calendars with their own logo.

All of the photos submitted for the contest are captured by Wisconsin bankers, their family members, bank directors, or bank customers.

Last year, WBA received photos from over 70 photographers, which enabled the selection panel to curate a stunning calendar featuring seasonal images, sampling both urban and rural scenes throughout Wisconsin’s geography. The panel is excited to see new perspectives for the 2024 calendar. Photo submissions are being accepted now through May 1, 2023, and winners will be notified in June.

If you are interested in submitting your photography for the photo contest or would like to place an order for your bank’s supply of calendars, please visit wisbank.com/Scenes

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