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BankTech

October 23, 2025

9:00AM - 4:00PM

The 2025 BankTech Conference is just $99 for a full day of expert-led sessions on AI, crypto, cloud security, and the latest banking tech advancements. Network over breakfast and lunch with innovators and sponsors, plus experience live tech showcases packed with practical solutions. Attendees will walk away with fresh, innovative ideas to bring back to their bank and drive real change.

Agenda

Thursday, October 23
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Registration
9:00 a.m. – 9:10 a.m.	Welcome from Our Host + Introduction of Innovators Eric Geiger, Chief Technology Officer, Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
9:10 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.	What An Interesting Time to Be in Banking! Peter Tapling, Managing Director, PTap Advisory, LLC Do you remember when people considered banking boring? Boy, they should see us now!! From the recent challenging regulation shifts to technology advances like instant payments, AI and stablecoin – bankers are more challenged than ever to keep up and chart a course to get ahead. This session will revisit predictions from last year, frame up some of the newer opportunities banking, and suggest some options for moving forward.
9:40 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.	Innovators’ Showcase (4)
10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.	Break with Innovators & Sponsors
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.	A New Era for Crypto: Opportunities for Banks and Financial Institutions Robert A. Musiala Jr., Partner, BakerHostetler Crypto is officially mainstream. With the President’s Executive Order 14178, new guidance from the SEC and federal banking regulators, the GENIUS Act being signed into law, and the July 31 report from the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets, it is clear that digital assets are now part of the mainstream financial system. Digital assets are a growth area for crypto companies, traditional financial institutions, and their customers. This session will explore how banks and other traditional financial institutions can identify and seize opportunities, and avoid pitfalls, in the digital asset space. Topics covered will include issuing stablecoins, custody of stablecoin reserves, crypto- asset.“
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.	Innovators’ Showcase (4)
11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.	NETWORKING LUNCH - Bank Innovation Award Ceremony + Winner Presentations
12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	AI in Banking: Real World Lessons for Bankers Ben Udell, SVP Product Marketing & Innovation, Marquis A candid look at the current state of AI in banking, featuring real-world stories from banks actively rolling out AI, and the practical lessons learned. This session will explore how banks are creating time-saving automations and applying everyday use cases, to areas of friction and cultural hang-ups that are stalling growth. Plus, hear some regulatory insights. These examples show what happens when AI is applied with intention, and what goes wrong when it’s not.
1:15 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.	Innovators’ Showcase (4)
1:50 p.m. – 2:05 p.m.	Break
2:05 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.	Managing Cloud Security & Compliance: Unlocking the Power of M365 Controls Chad Geiser, Integrity Technology Solutions As financial institutions continue their migration to cloud platforms like Microsoft 365, auditors and examiners are increasingly scrutinizing how community banks secure sensitive data and critical systems such as email. Many organizations already have access to powerful security tools through their Microsoft licensing but may not be fully leveraging them.
2:35 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.	Break
2:50 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.	Creating an Innovative Environment Terry Rich, Speaker, Author Join acclaimed CEO and entrepreneur Terry Rich as he shares entertaining stories and proven strategies for inspiring bold innovation and cultural change within your organization. In this high-energy keynote, Terry reveals the simple “COT” formula—the three magic letters that unlock creative thinking, encourage open communication with management, and empower employees at every level to make a positive impact.
3:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.	Closing Comments + Innovator Prize Giveaways

Speakers

Eric Geiger

Chief Technology Officer
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Chad Geiser

Integrity Technology Solutions

Robert A. Musiala Jr.

Partner
BakerHostetler

Terry Rich

Speaker, Author

Peter Tapling

Managing Director
PTap Advisory, LLC

Ben Udell

SVP Product Marketing & Innovation
Marquis

Innovators Showcase

AI GRCC - The Singular Most Critical Component to Integrating High Risk AI Securely
Alec Crawford, Founder & CEO, Artificial Intelligence Risk

Compliance & Risk Modernization
Neepa Patel, CEO & Founder, AskThemis Inc.

How to Make AI Work for You: Aunsight Intelligence Service Improves Productivity and Enhances Relationships
Kyle Davis, Davis, Aunalytics

Future Proofing Security and Efficiency with Connected Safe Locks
Jack Laski, Sr National Account Representative, dormakaba

Empowering the Banker: Agentic AI in Action
Amit Aggarwal, Head of AI Strategy & Innovation for Core Banking, FIS Global

Workflow automation and Analytics
Tarang Gandhi, CEO, Implemify

Smarter Risk and Compliance: How Banks Use AI to Cut Manual Burden and Keep Oversight
Kalyani Ramadurgam, CEO, Kobalt Labs

Own the APIs, Own the Customer
Brett Vasconcellos, Chief Technology Officer & Principal, Paywhere

Institutional Asset Management, OCIO
Darin Baumgartner, Senior Diirector, Principal Financial

Maximizing Microsoft 365 Adoption in Banks
Pat Petersen, Director, Technology Consulting, RSM US LLP

UFS Tech Powering Community Banking with Purpose
Rick Bailey, Account Executive, UFS

Breaking the Silo: How a Unified Approach Transforms Onboarding and Lending
Amruta Dongre, CTO and Co-Founder, VIkar Technologies

Event Details

Event details

Venue/Accommodations

Chicago Marriott Oak Brook
1401 West 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL
(630) 573-8555 | Booking Link
Rate: $144++/night
Deadline: Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Fee Per Person

IBA Member $99 | Nonmember $249

Questions?
education@illinois.bank | 217-789-9340

BankTech

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