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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
1000 Peachtree Street N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309

February 27, 2025
 Our annual Banking Outlook Conference, sponsored by the Risk Analysis Unit of the Supervision and Regulation Division, provides an overview of banking conditions, risks, and issues expected over the next 12 months. The goal is for bank supervisors and industry participants to examine and discuss challenges confronting the financial services industry. The conference is designed to promote open and informal discussions on how economic trends, financial market activities, and the regulatory environment will affect the banking industry in the year ahead.

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Registration is required to attend the Banking Outlook Conference. Admission to the conference will be denied to anyone who has not registered.

Agenda

7:45 a.m. Registration and breakfast
8:15 Opening remarks
Joe Davidson, Senior Vice President, Supervision and Regulation, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
8:35 Emerging Risks and Banking Trends: What Is the Next Wave? Preparing for Faster Innovation and Technology Risks in Banking
Moderator: Joe Val-Llobera, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Rajesh Narayanan, Professor, Department of Finance, Louisiana State University
Discussant: Peter Noteboom, Senior Partner, McKinsey
Discussant: Charles Potts, ICBA
Discussant: Eric Wilson, Alabama State Banking Department
9:30 Commercial Real Estate: Do I Have the Right Board to Avoid a Wipeout? A Discussion of Analytics and Risk Management Techniques for CRE.
Moderator: Brian Bailey, Subject Matter Expert, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Cal Evans, Senior Vice President, Synovus
Discussant: Lea Overby, Head of CMBS Research, Barclays
Discussant: Hernan Pulido, Lead Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
10:30 Break
10:50 Keynote: Benefits of Dual Banking System Supervision in Uncharted Waters
Brandon Milhorn, President and Chief Executive Officer, Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Interviewed by Joe Davidson
Noon Lunch and networking
1:00 p.m. Consumer Compliance and Applications: Waxing Boards for a Clean Ride
Moderator: Mitika Leblois, Director of Examinations, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Alan Faircloth, Assistant Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Yashica Pope, Director of Examinations, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Danny Santivasci, Director of Examinations, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
2:00 The Graduate School of Banking at LSU Bankers Panel: Finding the Point Break for Community Banks: Strategizing for Top Performance
Moderator: Sherri Sackett, Chief Executive Officer, Select Bank; President, Graduate School of Banking, Louisiana State University
Discussant: Gordon Fellows, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mississippi Bankers Association; Chair Elect, Graduate School of Banking, Louisiana State University
Discussant: Mike Highfield, Executive Vice President and Provost, Mississippi College; Vice President, Graduate School of Banking, Louisiana State University
Discussant: Chad Tagtow, Senior Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer, Citizens Bank and Trust
3:00 Break
3:20 Liquidity and Operational Readiness: Hang Ten for Calm and Choppy Waters: A Conversation on Balance Sheet Management and Contingency Planning
Moderator: Hillary Fowler, Director of Market and Liquidity Risk, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Jessie Bitetti, Assistant Vice President, Credit Risk Management, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Scott Brennan, Director of Sales and Trading, Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta
Discussant: Adam Carlson, Chief Financial Officer, Priority One Bank
Discussant: Jywanza Robinson, Lead Examiner, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
4:20 Closing Remarks
Allen Stanley, Vice President, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
4:30 Adjournment