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IT Forum - Session I

Thursday, June 25, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

830 W. Lake Lansing Road, Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823 - Virtual attendance available

The CBM IT Forum is a must-attend event for community banks across Michigan, offering a dynamic and insightful experience tailored to today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape. Designed to equip attendees with the latest knowledge, strategies, and tools, this forum brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and IT professionals to explore key topics such as digital transformation, threat mitigation, and emerging technologies. It’s a full day of learning, networking, and collaboration that helps banks stay ahead of the curve and drive long-term success. Whether you're a CISO, IT Director, IT Manager, IT Security Officer, IT Specialist, or Network Administrator, this event is built for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with peers and gain actionable insights to strengthen your institution’s technology and security posture.

Agenda

June 25
10:00 AM - 10:10 AM Welcome and CBM Update Kate Angles, Chief Operating Officer
Community Bankers of Michigan
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM Group Introductions
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Managing AI Risk Before It Manages You: A Practical Playbook for Banks John Hock, Principal
Doeren Mayhew
11:30 AM - 11:40 AM Break
11:40 AM - 12:40 PM Cyber Attack Tabletop Exercise Raj Patel, President
FinCyberTech
12:40 PM - 1:20 PM Lunch
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM IT AI Insights Rob Beachy, CIO
Sturgis Bank
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM Open Forum Submit topics to: Nannette Schuster
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM Wrap-up Next session: December 3, 2026

For More Information:

Nannette Schuster
Nannette Schuster
Director of Training and Development Community Bankers of Michigan (517)336-4430
Session Dates:
  • June 25, 2026
  • December 3, 2026