Pub. 2 2014 Issue 4

fall 2014 23 Annual UBA Conferences Utah Bankers Association's conferences provide annual updates for Utah bankers on hot topics, emerging trends, current and pending legislation, new products and services, and innovative ways to enhance profitability and reduce risk. They provide an invaluable opportunity to network with peers as well as stay current on important issues affecting our rapidly changing industry. Upcoming for 2015… Ag Outlook and Conference The Ag Outlook and Conference is an annual event held the beginning of each year. This conference creates a means whereby bankers and their agricultural customers can enhance their relationships and gain valuable information to become better informed about the latest matters and innovations in agriculture and agricultural-related businesses. The conference proudly features the traditional Ag Outlook provided by Utah State University. 2015 Conference: January 22-23, 2015, Riverwoods Conference Center, Logan, Utah Bank Executive Winter Conference The Bank Executive Winter Conference addresses a wide range of current issues in the banking industry, including strategic issues, technology trends, regulatory and economic changes, and leadership topics. Bank CEOs, presidents, directors, and senior management benefit from the opportunity to connect with peers, share insights about critical issues in banking, and discover strategies and tools to help build bank profitability. This conference compliments the annual UBA Convention held in June. 2015 Conference: February 5-6, 2015, Marriott Hotel, Salt Lake City, Utah Women in Banking Conference This power-packed conference held in the Spring is designed for anyone wanting to advance their career in banking and provides an invaluable opportunity to network and collaborate with peers on challenges and successes. The Women in Banking Conference has a heavy focus on industry issues, professional development and how to successfully grow and stretch their skills. 2015 Conference: April 15, 2015, South Town Expo, Sandy, Utah Community Reinvestment Conference UBA’s newest conference, the Community Reinvestment Conference features a wide range of cutting-edge workshops and addresses from foremost experts and advocates sharing new developments, best practices and innovative ideas for community reinvestment 2015 Conference: September, TBD Fall Compliance Conference The UBA Annual Fall Compliance Conference offers bank compliance officers, CRA officers, auditors, in-house and outside counsel and anyone involved in bank compliance up-to-date information on compliance issues, CRA and developments in bank regulations, as well as proven techniques for maintaining an in-bank compliance program. Most importantly, it offers a forum whereby those responsible for regulation compliance and CRA can discuss current issues and exchange ideas with peers. 2015 Conference: October, TBD Leadership Conference The Leadership Conference held in late fall is charged with furthering the leadership, communications and performance skills of high-potential leaders building a career in banking. The conference delivers expert speakers addressing timely issues affecting the banking industry and provides an invaluable opportunity for attendees to network with like-minded peers. 2015 Conference: TBD