2025 Women in Banking

2025 CBA Women in Banking

Friday, April 25, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Bristol Event Center, Bristol, CT

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Thursday, April 24, 2025

An exciting networking reception, the evening before on Thursday, April 24, from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Network with the event speakers and your banking peers. Enjoy cocktails at the Prosecco Bar, hors-d'oeuvres - including our legendary Mashed Potato Bar - and of course, the great company!

Program Agenda - Friday, April 25, 2025

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

8:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

9:45 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.

10:05 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.

11:05 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.

12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

2:00 p.m.

Registration & Buffet Breakfast

Welcome
David Schneider, CEO, Fairfield County Bank and CBA Chairman
Erica Torres and Kelley Chartier, Wolf & Company

Industry Trends and How to Grow Strategic Perspective: Cathy Nestrick, VP Women’s Leadership and DEI, American Bankers Association

Strategy is a skill where women are perceived to be behind men. In this session, Cathy will lead us as we discuss how women are excelling in banking, especially in leadership roles. Examples of different banks whose strategies really paid off will be shared, and we will have discussion questions for participants to practice what they’ve learned about strategic thinking.

Coffee Break

CEO Panel: Men as Sponsors and Allies

Join panelists XXXXXX as we discuss how our male counterparts in banking can and are supporting

Stretch Break

Network Is Not a Verb: Ellen Poole

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Networking Lunch

Adjourn

Hotel Information

The CBA has a room block at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Reservations can be made at our discounted rate until Monday, March 24, 2025. After that date, the block rate will no longer be available. Please note that room availability is limited and rooms may sell out before the reservation deadline. Please click here for online reservations.