When we say The Financial Brand Forum is “the best conference in banking,” we’re not exaggerating. But don’t take our word for it. We’ve received countless testimonials from thousands of past attendees. See for yourself!
Summary of attendee feedback:
- A great investment and an excellent use of time
- The content and speakers are phenomenal
- 97% say they will attend again
- It’s the best conference in banking, if not the best conference you’ll ever attend
- Focused on high-level strategic planning and growth
- More than marketing — digital channels, fintech, CX, retail delivery, AI, and more
- It’s inspirational, motivational, and energizing
- Superb networking opportunities
- Bring your team — don’t go alone
Absolutely fabulous! It exceeded all of my expectations. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakouts and keynote speakers. It is definitely more than a marketing conference, and it is ideal for CEOs and other executives who have an eye to strategic planning initiatives. I highly recommend this to anyone and everyone!
— Vanessa Madore, President & CEO at Maine Savings FCU
Mind blowing! The best bank marketing and technology conference. The right mix of topics infused with an insane quality of content! In the world of hype and influencers, my time is my most valuable asset. The Forum elevates above the noise, contributes to the success of my organization, and future-proofs my career!
— Yury Nabokov, AVP/Customer Experience & Digital Marketing at Machias Savings Bank
Hugely informative and worth my investment of time. Peer networking was the best.
— Shirley Fiano, SVP/Director of Digital Operations at SouthState Bank
Excellent conference! I have attended others, and this one is so much better in content, innovation and value.
— Sandra Waldon, Retail Banking/Marketing Officer at United Community Bank
A must-attend for marketing professionals.
— Luther Lampert, Director of Digital Banking Strategies at Northwest Bank
Loved it!
— Laura Byers, Chief Digital Banking Officer at Coastal Community Bank
Amazing! One of the better conferences I’ve been to. Valuable for roles beyond marketing — a great balance of marketing, digital, fintech, and CX. I strongly recommend this conference to anyone in banking who has any influence over strategy and where they should be spending budget dollars. It really opened up my thinking. Well done!
— Christopher Groshko, Chief Experience Officer at Advantis Credit Union
Excellent experience. Enjoyed the sessions, keynotes, exhibit hall, and networking!
— Annette Knight, EVP/Chief Experience Officer at Allegacy FCU
The best conference out there today. Networking is excellent, and keynote speakers are thought-provoking.
— Rauly Butler, EVP/Retail Banking at Mechanics Bank
Simply outstanding! Extremely impressed! Far exceeded my expectations. Best conference of the year, consistently!
— Gary Bernard, EVP/Chief Operations Officer at TruWest Credit Union
Excellent — very informative and inspiring! I will be back.
— John Hirabayashi, CEO/President at Community First CU of Florida
Awesome! Best conference I’ve ever been to!
— Jill Castilla, CEO/President at Citizens Bank of Edmond
One of the best conferences I have ever been to. Well done!
— Ben Wells, Digital Banking Officer at Decorah Bank & Trust Company
Truly one of the most relevant conferences I’ve attended in 30+ years! The best speakers, and very organized.
— Robin Murray, SVP/Director of Retail Banking at First United Bank & Trust
High energy, very engaging, and insightful information — a great experience!
— Angela Zirk, EVP/Chief Experience Officer at Summit Financial
Great conference. Excellent speakers, excellent value!
— Chad Willis, Chief Experience Officer at Sunova Credit Union
A great conference with a lot of good takeaways!
— Kevin Hanson, CEO/President at Gate City Bank
Packed with interactive, strategic insights and ideas!
— Reg Marrinier, Chief Retail Officer at BlueShore Financial
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Great use of my time. Great speakers and valuable information.
— Lynn Starr, EVP/Chief Information Officer at BankESB
I truly believe that I learned more from this conference than I would have if I would have taken the time to get my Masters degree. The speakers inspired me to think differently and share those ideas with my team.
— Whitney Lake, Digital Marketing Officer at Union Bank & Trust
A great conference with lots of great speakers!
— Laura Schmult, SVP/Senior Digital Officer at ANB Bank
A great experience! The best return on any conference investment you will ever make.
— Ryan Risetter, Executive Vice President at Farmers State Bank
Hands down the best conference I have ever been to!
— Salman Khan, Chief Operating Officer at Westoba Credit Union
By far the best conference for anyone in the financial industry. Speakers were incredible! Awesome job!
— Tracey Zimmerman, VP/Operations at Riverfront FCU
Great educational content for marketing, operations, digital, and delivery.
— Mark Munno, SVP/Delivery Channels at 7/17 Credit Union
Content, venue, speakers — all top notch!
— Charles Petersen, CEO/President at Biddeford Savings
Great experience! Will come again and will bring my team in the future.
— Sheri Dick, COO at Forward Bank
A great range of insights — from IT to marketing, and high-level strategy.
— Eric Baumgartner, Digital Banking Officer at West Gate Bank
Energizing, exciting, well-executed, and definitely worthwhile — a real shot in the arm that had me thinking outside the box!
— Danette Heffner, EVP at VeraBank
Well worth the time. The sessions were quite informative and the networking was fantastic. I also made several vendor contacts for possible future partnerships.
— Jennifer Waddell, EVP/CXO at First State Bank of the Florida Keys
A great opportunity to hear from today’s thought leaders and peers.
— Gene Pelham, CEO/President at Rogue CU
So many great takeaways! Can’t wait for the next Forum!
— Lori Dufficy, EVP/Chief Experience & Engagement Officer at Chelsea Groton Bank
Very well done. The keynote speakers were really good and enjoyed them immensely.
— Charles Freeman, CXO at Academy Bank
One of the best conferences I have ever been to!
— Elaine Bixby, EVP/Senior Banking Officer at Passumpsic Savings Bank
Best conference I’ve ever attended.
— Julie Baalmann, SVP/Retail Banking at Landmark National Bank
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The depth of speakers, breadth of vendors, and the ability to network are just awesome!
— Daniel Picha, Chief Banking Officer at South Shore Bank
Excellent! Great conference! It was amazing, and well worth the investment.
— Jamie Legerski, Marketing Director at Western States Bank
A can’t miss yearly event!
— James Dawson VP/Brand Strategy at Alta Vista Credit Union
Phenomenal!
— Michelle Garza, VP/Marketing and PR Manager at Vantage Bank Texas
Tons of value. The one conference I actually look forward to.
— Chad Montgomery, Marketing Director at First Bank of Berne
A fantastic conference for financial marketers!
— Carmen David Mirabile, SVP/Marketing at Freedom Federal Credit Union
The experience was outstanding! I have been shouting from the rooftops how amazing this conference is — from the amazing speakers, to the space, down to the food and drinks.
— Heidi Kadoun, Data Manager at BankWest
Fantastic! Insightful and entertaining keynotes. I filled an entire notebook with notes and ideas. It was exactly the motivation I needed.
— Maddie Guethle, VP/Marketing at First Midwest Bank
Love this conference! So many takeaways. You have to attend the Forum!
— Karin Rudd, SVP/Checking & Customer Engagement at Gate City Bank
One of the top conferences I’ve ever attended. Topics are on the forefront of what we need to remain relevant in a dynamically evolving world.
— Todd Christensen, Chief Marketing Officer at CapEd CU
Absolutely amazing! Useful and practical advice supported by real data.
— Nicole Campbell, Head/Group Marketing & Corporate Communications at Sagicor Bank
Excellent speakers, great content — really big ideas that are inspiring and thought-provoking.
— Sara Groves, VP/Marketing & Business Development at Helena Community Credit Union
A great opportunity to network, learn, and share ideas. The conference was full of helpful and motivational content.
— Victoria Duffin, SVP/Director of Marketing at Lakeland Bank
More takeaways than any other conference I’ve attended!
— Jon Moravec, VP/Marketing at CBI Bank & Trust
The event to attend for big picture takeaways.
— Fran Cooper, Marketing Director at Kennett National Bank
The best financial conference around.
— Robert Harrigan, VP/Sales & Marketing at Fairwinds Credit Union
Valuable and actionable digital marketing insights for the banking industry. A must have on your annual conference calendar!
— Michelle Palmer-Keizer, Managing Director at Republic Bank
Great experience! A high-class conference packed with great sessions and electric speakers.
— Caitlin Bohrer, Advisory Committee Member at TruWest Credit Union
Wonderful! A higher quality of information than many other conferences.
— April Alford, Marketing Manager at First Guaranty Bank
So much great content! Send your team so they can divide and conquer.
— Jennifer Topzand, VP/Marketing at Frontwave Credit Union
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Great networking. Great speakers. Great information!
— Jeff MacDonald, First Vice President/Marketing at Marquette Bank
I love the Forum. I can’t wait to attend again!
— Andrea Haskett, Marketing Business Partner at Osgood Bank
Motivating! Wow! Will bring the whole team next year!
— Carolee Hawkins, Marketing Director at Alpine Bank
Exceeded my expectations! Fantastic keynotes. I walked away with many actionable items to implement right away.
— Audra Stevens, VP/Operations at High Point FCU
I am overwhelmed by the content, the insights, and networking opportunities.
— Joe Jentgen, VP/Marketing at Partners 1st FCU
The best conference for financial marketers at any level.
— Todd Petelle, Digital Experience Manager at 3Rivers FCU
Excellent! Cutting edge ideas and tangible techniques I can use right away.
— Betsy Knoblock Grabinski, Senior Marketing Manager at Greater Iowa Credit Union
Dynamic, innovative, fun and vibrant!
— Jillian Bartley, VP/Marketing at Prism Bank
I was super blown away! Our executive team needs to attend with me next year!
— Niki Jelstad, Director of Marketing at Prospera Credit Union
Energizing! The Forum really changes your thinking!
— Denise Gates, VP Retail Banking/Consumer Loans at ChoiceOne Bank
Great experience, lots of actionable information. Encouraging, inspiring, forward-looking.
— Mark Bernal, VP/Branch Banking at Bank of the Sierra
Energized and energizing. Educational and entertaining. Insightful and Informative. An outstanding experience.
— Alan Rose, SVP/CMO at Lakeside Bank
By far the best conference for financial marketers. Lots of great ideas, networking and education.
— Dawn Gonzales, SVP at Centris FCU
The Forum is a high energy conference that can help push your vision and strategy forward.
— Fabio Biasella, SVP/CMO at Five Star Credit Union
The Forum is the most valuable conference I’ve ever attended!
— Angie Greiner, Digital Marketing Officer at Hills Bank & Trust
A different kind of conference — not the same old stuff!
— Tom Larson, Board Director at Oregon Community Credit Union
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Great experience — inspiring and exciting!
— Ken Moser, VP/Marketing at Arsenal Credit Union
The best financial marketing conference out there! The quality of speakers is unmatched.
— Kim Faucher, VP/Marketing at Trailhead Credit Union
A wonderful experience. The Forum is so high-quality and leaves me feeling inspired, motivated, and confident in the work we are planning for our future. I made some really great connections with vendors and peers that will help us achieve our goals. I hope to bring my entire team in 2024! The speakers were really wonderful.
— Schuyler Bull, VP/Marketing at Pioneer Bank
Awesome content! Leaves me feeling energized and ready to move my bank forward.
— Laura Wiegert, SVP/Marketing at Investors Community Bank
Hands down the best conference I’ve ever attended. So many applicable takeaways and inspiring speakers. I’m so glad I brought my team this year, and we all benefitted. Can’t wait for the next Forum!
— Bryan Gilbert, Director of Marketing at American Bank
The #1 banking conference in the world. Definitely worth the time!
— Tyson Doke, VP/Marketing Director at United Bankers Bank
Worth every minute of my time!
— Cindy Hamann, VP/Brand Experience at Reliant Community FCU
Excellent conference with incredible content and ideas.
— Eric Nutter, VP/Director of Marketing at First United Bank & Trust
An experience like none other!
— Mario Martinez, Wealth Management Officer at Southside Bank
Beyond my wildest expectations!
— Lisa Gilbertson, SVP/Marketing at Western Security Bank
By far the best financial conference I’ve been to. The quality is on another level!
— Emily Friesen, Chief Marketing & Analytics Officer at WSECU
Excellent content! We came away completely energized.
— Carol Colson, SVP/Marketing at Bangor Savings Bank
This conference is a game-changer for me. Thank you for this awesome experience.
— Stephanie Sullivan, Marketing Officer at ACCESSbank
Jam-packed with good content geared towards marketing, CX, leadership and innovation. Nicely organized for executives.
— Laury Rinker, VP/Marketing at Mission Investment Fund
Energizing and inspirational. Lots of fun, with many timely takeaways. Well worth attending!
— Donna Jacobson, VP/Director of Marketing at 1st Security Bank of WA
Great industry insights. Not just a marketing conference.
— Daniel Rathfelder, VP/Card Services at Coastal FCU
Refreshing! A conference with so many valuable takeaways — simply awesome.
— Kim Gunaka, Vice President at Old National Bank
Inspirational and informative — a valuable investment of my time.
— Jodi Greulich, VP/Marketing Manager at Civista Bank
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