Bankjoy, a leading digital banking provider, recently hosted its annual client conference at Elevate 2024. The event took place from April 17-19 at the Silverado Resort in Napa, California, attracting executives from financial institutions across the United States, including banks, credit unions, neobanks, and several fintech partners of Bankjoy. Participants gathered to network, collaborate, and gain insights into the latest trends shaping the financial services industry.
Elevate 2024 offered bank and credit union leaders an exclusive opportunity to connect with fellow Bankjoy clients and peers, explore the company’s newest product innovations, and engage with industry experts. With a carefully curated agenda featuring renowned speakers and insightful breakout sessions, attendees exchanged valuable insights on pressing topics affecting financial institutions today.
The conference kicked off with an energizing keynote address by Mark Weber, CEO of Strum, who shared proven strategies for driving deposit growth in the current economic climate, emphasizing the importance of personalization in enhancing customer engagement and wallet share.
Throughout Elevate, attendees participated in a range of interactive sessions and panel discussions, including:
- “Solving the Deposit Dilemma: Strategies for Growth,” led by Bankjoy’s SVP Shaw Taylor, featuring insights from client panelists Casey Bacon (CEO of Statewide Credit Union), Vikki Sifuentes (EVP of Coca-Cola Credit Union), and Ned Palmer (COO of Panacea Financial).
- “Empowering Local Businesses: A Panel with Impact,” featuring Bryan Bast (Principal Vice President of Lafayette Federal Credit Union), Traoney Harris (EVP and COO of Live Life FCU), and Bankjoy’s Senior Sales Engineer David Slaughter.
- “Hear How Sub-Brands Are Helping to Drive Growth at Leading FIs,” featuring Adam Brown (CEO of Advantage Plus Federal Credit Union) and Ryan Hildebrand (EVP and Chief Innovation Officer at Bankwell Financial Group).
Attendees also had the opportunity to explore Bankjoy’s latest product innovations, including Advanced Fraud Defense, JoyCompass, and the integration of AI in financial services.
Michael Duncan, CEO of Bankjoy, emphasized the company’s commitment to empowering community financial institutions in today’s digital-first world. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to connect with clients in person, exchange perspectives on industry challenges, and share best practices for driving deposit and relationship growth.
Casey Bacon, CEO of Statewide Credit Union, praised Elevate as a valuable experience, highlighting the relevance of agenda sessions for financial institution executives and the actionable insights gained from the event. She expressed anticipation for future Bankjoy user conferences based on the success of Elevate 2024.
