The Atlanta Monetary Museum features a display on the history of money with interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role in the economy, as well as a view of the Bank's automated vault and cash-processing areas. Learn more about how and why the Fed conducts monetary policy and how its actions affect daily life. Hear about the Fed’s roles in bank supervision and regulation and get the big picture of the ways the Fed provides payments system services to help the economy run smoothly.

Jameson A. Miller, CPA, CISA
Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs LLC , Chattanooga, TN

As cyber threats grow increasingly sophisticated, financial institutions find themselves on the front lines of defending not only their own assets, but the livelihoods of consumers and small businesses alike. Examine the current cybersecurity landscape through the lens of the latest Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) and identify the most pressing vulnerabilities facing the financial sector today. Explore threat trends and receive actionable guidance on the evolving regulatory environment. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the recent updates to FFIEC and Nacha standards and how these frameworks serve as critical tools for fortifying institutional defenses. Discover how to proactively mitigate risk, ensure compliance and build a resilient security posture that protects our broader financial ecosystem.

Doug Mims, CPA
Partner / Carr, Riggs, & Ingram, LLC , Atlanta, GA

The 2026 Accounting & Auditing Update will provide an overview of the most relevant accounting and auditing standards impacting community financial institutions. This update will include recent and prospective authoritative guidance and will incorporate material from the 2026 AICPA & CIMA Conference on Banks & Savings Institutions & Conference on Credit Unions.

Kamal Hosein, CFA
Stifel , Birmingham, AL

In this session, discuss current strategies to improve profitability and maximize capital. Hear the new proposal for calculation of risk-based capital ratios. Discuss securities strategies to mitigate interest rate risk and the utilization of funding/derivative transactions given the volatility of Fed expectations.

Paula Tkac, PhD
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta , Atlanta, GA

This is a comprehensive analysis of current economic trends and their implications for financial institution professionals. Delve into vital economic indicators, market forecasts and emerging trends that direct impact the landscape.

Alison Montanaro
Forvis Mazars , Birmingham, AL

This is a timely discussion on the latest tax developments affecting financial institutions. This session will examine recent legislative and regulatory updates, emerging areas of focus for the banking industry and strategic tax planning considerations for 2026 and beyond. Attendees will gain practical insights into managing compliance requirements, addressing evolving tax challenges and identifying opportunities to enhance tax efficiency in a dynamic environment.

Stay informed on the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting Georgia financial institutions. This session will provide an overview of key legal issues, emerging risks and compliance trends. Attendees will gain practical insights into the evolving regulatory landscape and its potential impact on financial reporting, operations and risk management.