The Financial Brand Forum conference agenda is specifically engineered to arm retail banking executives with the big ideas and best practices they need to accelerate growth and maximize ROI. Scroll down to see what you get!
World-Class Speakers
Killer Keynotes
The Financial Brand Forum is known for celebrity keynoters, including past speakers Magic Johnson, Gary Vaynerchuk, Cindy Crawford, and Shark Tank stars Daymond John and Barbara Corcoran. At the Forum 2025, Kevin O’Leary (aka Mr. Wonderful) will deliver his candid, unvarnished views on the banking industry in “Lessons from a Shark.” And don’t miss world-renowned dog behaviorist Cesar Millan and his keynote “Dogma of The Dog Whisperer.”
Live Entertainment
David Spade
One of the funniest comedians on the planet, David Spade is a celebrated actor from TV classics like Saturday Night Live and Just Shoot Me, famous for his hilarious skits and sarcastic satire. Don’t miss his private stand-up comedy performance exclusively for Forum 2025 conference attendees opening night.
Inspirational Talks
Forum X
Like TEDx for financial institutions, this unique series of short, high-level talks focuses on helping you prepare for the future. Every year The Financial Brand Forum features former TEDx speakers from notable companies like Apple, Disney, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Southwest Airlines, PepsiCo, Pixar, Nintendo, and many others.
Actionable Insights
How-To Breakouts
The Forum 2025 will have over 30 sessions specifically addressing the critical growth challenges financial institutions face today. Learn from the best and brightest experts in retail banking as they reveal the most innovative ideas, advanced techniques, and proven strategies that are transforming the financial industry today — nothing but concrete ideas you can implement immediately.
Visionary Trailblazers
Executive Leadership Series
Join Jim Marous, co-publisher of The Financial Brand and host of the world’s #1 banking podcast Banking Transformed, for these in-depth interviews with C-level execs from some of the most respected financial institutions on the planet. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain an insider’s perspective on the leadership challenges facing the industry today in these riveting one-on-one discussions exploring the strategic decisions driving success at the highest levels.
NEW FOR 2025!
CMO Mastermind Series
Candid conversations with CMOs from leading banks and credit unions exploring the strategic marketing decisions in today’s ultra-competitive financial landscape. This is your chance to hear first-hand how CMOs in banking are tackling the big issues they face — budgets and marketing ROI, customer acquisition and retention strategies, deposit growth challenges, navigating the risks of AI, and much more!
NEW FOR 2025!
Growth Strategies Lab
See innovative growth strategies and breakthrough marketing campaigns in this series of case studies presented by bankers, for bankers. These 20-minute presentations will run through the strategy, execution, and results from a wide array of strategic initiatives — fintech adoption, onboarding, digital marketing, social media, deposit promotions, brand campaigns, and more!
Fuel for Growth
Power Breakfasts
Jumpstart your morning with a hearty breakfast in these high-octane presentations that will supercharge your strategic plan. Learn from some of the most savvy and sophisticated fintechs in banking as they show you how to capitalize on the disruptive ideas, groundbreaking innovations, and successful strategies your team needs to crush the competition.
Brain+Food
Lunch & Learn Sessions
Enjoy a gourmet lunch as the banking industry’s most experienced solutions providers explore emerging trends and the latest strategies in these educational sessions covering a range of critical topics that are disrupting the retail banking landscape — loaded with case studies, competitive insights, and tangible takeaways.