Florida Banking February/March 2026

Innovation as Our Imperative Banking Success in an Era of Change CHAIR’S MESSAGE

internet leader and organizational leadership expert Rod Beckstrom. To learn more about Beckstrom, check out his book — The Starfish and the Spider: The Unstoppable Power of Leaderless Organizations — or visit beckstrom.com. This year’s program has been thoughtfully designed to help you confront today’s most pressing challenges and harness emerging opportunities. You’ll gain valuable insight from Beckstrom and other top tier keynote speakers, and participate in timely sessions focused on fintech innovation, economic outlooks, regulatory shifts and leadership strategies driving success in an era defined by change. Yet, the Annual Meeting’s value goes far beyond the sessions themselves. The connections you make — whether during roundtables, networking receptions or collaborative workshops — strengthen the fabric of our industry. These interactions spark fresh ideas, deepen partnerships and reinforce our collective commitment to delivering exceptional value for the communities we serve. I encourage every Florida banker — from community leaders to industry executives — to register now and take part in this transformative experience. Join us as we define the State of Innovation and chart a course for success in the years ahead. Together, we will continue to shape a stronger, smarter and more innovative banking industry for Florida. See you in Aventura!

Innovation isn’t just a buzzword — it’s at the heart of modern banking. In an era marked by rapid technological advances, shifting customer expectations and evolving regulatory landscapes, Florida’s banking community has demonstrated remarkable resilience and creativity. As we look toward our upcoming Annual Meeting — themed, State of Innovation: Banking Success in an Era of Change — I’m inspired by the strides our industry continues to make and the opportunities that lie ahead. Today’s banking leaders must navigate a landscape shaped by digital transformation, data-driven decision making and heightened competitive pressures. Whether your institution is leveraging AI to enhance customer service, adopting new cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard data or reimagining operational models to improve efficiency — innovation remains the defining differentiator between responding to change and driving it. The FBA Annual Meeting — taking place June 7-10 at the stunning JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura — is the premier forum for advancing these conversations and fueling progress across our state’s banking community. This four-day experience will be more than an event; it’s where visionary thinking will meet practical execution, and where inspiration will translate into action. We’re thrilled that our keynote speaker will be veteran Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor, well-known cybersecurity authority,

KEITH COSTELLO FBA CHAIR

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Today’s banking leaders must

navigate a landscape

shaped by digital transformation, data-driven decision-making and heightened

competitive pressures.”

Register Now! Our Annual Meeting:

Taking place June 7-10 at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura — is the premier forum for fueling progress across our state’s banking community.

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