Tuesday, July 8th

5:30-7:00pm Welcome Reception 
Sponsored by Forvis Mazars

Get a jump on networking and join us for a casual reception with a permanent jewelry station.

Wednesday, July 9th

8:00am Registration & Continental Breakfast
Breakfast Sponsored by Dickinson Bradshaw

9:00am Welcome
Welcome Gift Sponsored by SHAZAM

9:10am Professional Relationships: A Key Ingredient to Achieving Success
Dr. Melissa Furman

What does success mean to you and what is your plan to achieve success? When thinking about your plan to achieve success, developing and maintaining professional relationships is a key ingredient to achieving both career and professional success. This session will identify and define different types of professional relationships and provide practical strategies for developing, maintaining, and utilizing professional relationships to maximize success.

10:25am Break

10:45am Cultivating Happiness: Creating Intentional Thoughts, Actions, and Behaviors for Lasting Joy
Elle Benson

Experience authentic happiness in this empowering presentation. Benson unveils the skills of identifying and refining expectations and cultivating habits that resonate with our core values within her blueprint for attaining happiness. The audience will take away evidence-based strategies for enhancing overall well-being and experiencing joy, laughter as the ultimate remedy, and practical tips to transform your thoughts, actions, and behaviors.

11:45am Lunch
Sponsored by Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines

1:00pm Round Table Networking Activity

Join us for an engaging round table networking session designed to foster connections with peers while exploring industry best practices and tackling current challenges.

2:00pm Break

2:20pm The BankHer Playbook: Mastering Influence & Amplifying Your Impact in Banking
Susana Briscoe-Alba

This dynamic and empowering workshop designed specifically for women in the banking industry. This session will equip attendees with practical strategies and insights to enhance their professional presence, influence, and overall impact in the competitive world of finance.
In this workshop, participants will:
1. Uncover their Unique Value Add: Learn techniques to identify and articulate their distinctive strengths and contributions with confidence and authority. This will enable attendees to communicate their worth effectively in various professional settings.
2. Master the Four Keys to a Leadership Mindset: Explore the essential elements that define true leadership, regardless of job title. Attendees will gain insights into developing a leader’s perspective, allowing them to influence and inspire others at any level of their organization.
3. Develop their SHAPE: Discover how to cultivate their professional SHAPE (Skills, Habits, Attitudes, Practices, and Experiences) to leave a lasting impression and maximize their impact in the banking sector. This holistic approach will help attendees create a personal brand that resonates and drives results.

3:45pm Grand Prize Drawing & Adjourn 
Grand Prize Sponsored by Bell Bank