From High Performer to Enterprise Leader
October 20–21, 2026 | The Altman Building | NYC

Build the Executive You're Ready to Become

You’re no longer proving you can execute. You’re preparing to lead at a higher level.

The leaders who advance into Managing Director, EVP and C-suite roles don’t simply become better operators. They think differently, influence differently and lead across the enterprise.

American Banker‘s THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING Conference helps you develop those capabilities through candid conversations with CEOs, executive leaders, and innovators who have successfully made that transition.

Leave with practical strategies to strengthen executive presence, expand your influence, think more strategically, and prepare for your next leadership opportunity.

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Designed for Leaders Across the Industry

Financial Services Professionals

Cryptocurrency Professionals

All Other Professionals

You’ve Built a Successful Career. Now What?

You're starting to realize that your next promotion won't come from simply working harder.

You want to:

  • Lead beyond your function
  • Influence senior leadership
  • Understand how enterprise decisions get made
  • Increase your visibility
  • Build executive presence
  • Prepare for VP, EVP and C-suite opportunities

That’s exactly who this conference was built for.

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Develop the Leadership Skills That Accelerate Executive Careers

Learn From Women Leading the Industry Forward

Lisa McGeough

Lisa McGeough

Head of Americas Region; CEO of DBUSA
Deutsche Bank
Markie Wagner

Markie Wagner

Founder and CEO
Poetic
Amy Brady

Amy Brady

Former CIO
KeyBank
Shellie Creson

Shellie Creson

Chief Risk Officer
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Michelle Calarco Moore

Michelle Calarco Moore

EVP, Head of Digital, Data & AI
Wells Fargo
Allison Dukes

Allison Dukes

CFO
Invesco
Yie-Hsin Hung

Yie-Hsin Hung

President and CEO
State Street Investment Management
Sandy Kaul

Sandy Kaul

EVP, Head of Digital Assets and Innovation
Franklin Templeton
Zewditu Tizu Menelik

Zewditu Tizu Menelik

EVP, Executive Managing Director, Corporate, Specialty & Government Banking
Huntington National Bank
Beth Mikes

Beth Mikes

EVP and Head of Debt Capital Markets
KeyBanc Capital Markets
Diane Morais

Diane Morais

Former President, Consumer and Commercial Banking
Ally
Stephanie Richard

Stephanie Richard

Chief Risk Officer
Ally
Jodi Richard

Jodi Richard

Vice Chair and Chief Risk Officer
U.S. Bank
Ryan Rugg

Ryan Rugg

Global Head of Digital Assets, Services
Citi

Take the Next Step Toward Executive Leadership

Find the Sessions That Matter Most to You

12:20 pm

Multi-Generational Management: Mentoring, Reskilling, and Retaining Your Team

1 hr 15 min
12:20 pm

Crisis and Continuity: Managing the Fallout of a Cyber Incident

1 hr 15 min
12:20 pm

The Art of the Pushback: A Guide to Framing Dissent

1 hr 15 min
12:20 pm

Strategic Upside: Maximizing ROI in Bank-Fintech Partnerships

1 hr 15 min
11:20 am

Redefining Customer Experience Across The Enterprise

1 hr 15 min
11:20 am

Why Risk is Everyone’s Business

1 hr 15 min
11:20 am

Built for Change: Technology Infrastructure at Customer Speed

1 hr 15 min
11:20 am

The Power of Internal Alliances: Leading Digital Product Innovation

1 hr 15 min

Build the Relationships That Shape Careers

The conversations that change careers rarely happen over email. They happen in the room.

THE MOST POWERFUL WOMEN IN BANKING Conference brings together executives, rising leaders, board members, mentors, and allies who are invested in helping one another succeed. Whether you’re looking for a mentor, seeking new career opportunities, exploring board service, or simply expanding your network, you’ll build meaningful relationships with people who can open doors long after the conference ends.

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Women Who've Been There

What You'll Leave With

✓ Greater executive confidence

✓ Stronger strategic thinking

✓ Practical AI leadership insights

✓ A broader enterprise perspective

✓ Meaningful relationships with senior women leaders

✓ An action plan for your next promotion

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Your Next Promotion Won't Wait

The leaders who continue to grow aren’t waiting for someone to hand them new opportunities. They’re building the skills, relationships, and confidence they’ll need before the next opportunity arrives.

Join the executives, emerging leaders, and allies shaping the future of banking.

Invest in your career, expand your network, and return with practical strategies you can apply immediately.

Your next leadership opportunity starts here.

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