Enhance Your Leadership360 Experience with These Optional Add-On Programs

The Albany Visit

May 6, 2025
8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Albany Capital Center & New York State Capitol

The Albany Visit is for NYBA Member Bankers Only; Free to Register
This is your opportunity to engage directly with New York’s key policymakers and lawmakers, gaining firsthand insights into the most pressing issues shaping the banking industry. Importantly, this is a perfect opportunity to educate lawmakers about all of the work your bank does for the communities you serve. The Albany Visit starts with breakfast and an issues briefing conducted by the NYBA Government Relations team, followed by remarks from some of Albany’s top power players, and concludes with small group visits with individual lawmakers at the Capitol. Strengthen the industry’s voice, broaden your impact, and be part of the conversation that matters!

Human Resources Roundtable

May 6, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:15 PM
$175 registration fee

Back by popular demand, NYBA’s HR Roundtable returns as a must-attend pre-conference session at Leadership360—designed specifically for HR professionals and any bank leaders looking to stay informed about today’s evolving workplace. This highly interactive and affordable session offers valuable insights from top legal advisors, expert guidance, and a chance to connect with peers over a facilitated discussion of the hottest topics in HR today.

       
Rebecca McCloskey Eric Felsberg

Breaking Barriers Symposium

May 6, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Albany Capital Center
Free to Register

Lora McCray, an expert in workforce excellence will discuss Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and the seismic transformations currently underway because of influence by political shifts, economic pressures, and societal dynamics. This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the current DEI landscape, highlighting emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities that organizations face today.  Following the presentation “What’s Happening with DEI?,” we will welcome LISC President & CEO Michael Pugh to the stage for an engaging conversation focused on his leadership journey, which is sure to inspire all bankers to seek creative opportunities to enhance financial education and access to services in their communities.

        
Lora McCray Michael Pugh