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AI Summit

Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (EDT)

The James B. Henry Center at MSU - 3435 Forest Road, Lansing - Virtual attendance available

From Exploration to Execution: Turning AI Potential into Banking Performance

The Community Bankers of Michigan's second AI Summit brings together community banking leaders, technology experts, and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming banking operations and outcomes. Moving beyond AI awareness and experimentation, this year's program focuses on practical implementation, governance, risk management, employee enablement, and measurable business results. Through real-world examples and actionable insights, attendees will learn how to turn AI opportunities into strategies that drive efficiency, enhance customer service, and strengthen their institutions for the future. Join us as we move from exploration to execution.

Who should attend?

Executive Leadership, Technology & Innovation Leaders, Risk & Compliance Managers, Operations & Strategy Professionals, Customer Experience & Marketing Leaders, Lending & Finance Managers, and Associate Members.

Registration Options

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Please select the number of tickets equal to the number of attendees you plan to register.
FREE

Agenda

October 29
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM Opening Remarks/Kickoff Jim North, President & CEO
Community Bankers of Michigan
8:45 AM - 9:45 AM What Community Bank Leaders Need to Understand, Govern, and Do Next Charles Potts, President
DTX
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM AI and Financial Services - What Regulators Are Watching David Merchant, Assistant Director – Office of Banking
Jake Martin, Cybersecurity & IT Resource Specialist
Department of Insurance & Financial Services
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM AI Risk Management: From Hiding in Plain Sight to the Build-It-Yourself Question Michael Carpenter, VP of Risk Management
Ncontracts
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM - 1:45 PM Using AI to Be More Human Eric Cook, President
WSI
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM AI Success Stories and Use Cases from Community Bankers Tim Shangle, ChoiceOne
Erica Monear, Oxford Bank
Scott McQueen, Southern Michigan Bank & Trust
Rob Beachy, Sturgis Bank
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For More Information:

Nannette Schuster
Nannette Schuster
Director of Training and Development Community Bankers of Michigan (517)336-4430