Operations Powered by Innovation
The GBA Operations and Technology Peer Group is a full-day event for bank operations and technology professionals, aimed at enhancing strategies in financial operations and technology through learning, sharing, and networking. Led by Jim Stewart, EVP, Chief Technology Officer at Vallant Bank and GBA Committee Member, the event offers peer discussions on key topics to foster improvement and innovation in the field.
Attendees will be asked to provide detailed questions on the following topics during registration to ensure optimal peer exchange:
- Loan and/or Deposit Operational Pain Points and Best Practices
- Technology Pain Points and Best Practices
- Management Concerns (staffing, training, succession, strategic, budgeting, etc.)
- Industry Innovation (Tech, Products, Services, Third Parties, etc.)
Who Should Attend? IT officers, operations officers and anyone whose job responsibilities include IT and operations.
Registration includes lunch!
Guided by Bankers, Strengthened by Peers
The meeting will be facilitated by Jim Stewart, Chief Technology Officer at Vallant Bank. Participants will help shape the discussion by submitting hot topics during the registration process. All meeting time will be dedicated to candid peer-to-peer dialogue, idea sharing and problem-solving.
Convenient Location
Our peer group meeting will be held at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel in Athens—a centrally located and easily accessible destination for bank operations and technology bankers the state. Whether you’re traveling from Atlanta, South Georgia, or anywhere in between, this venue offers a convenient setting to connect with peers.
Value-Driven Networking
Expand your professional network with peers from across the state. This meeting provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships you can rely on long after the meeting, whether to benchmark practices, share resources or seek practical guidance. These relationships strengthen the collective knowledge and resilience of the banking industry.
Support This Event!
Join this peer group as a sponsor.
GBA events are made possible through the generous sponsorship of eligible GBA Associate Members and Strategic Partners.