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Northwest Conference Series 2026 - 6/9/26

Hot topic virtual conferences. One registration for everyone in your bank.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (PDT)

* Registration open until 6/9/26 at 11:00 AM (PDT)

Northwest Conference Series 2026 - Virtual

Join us virtually for the CBW Conference Series 2026.  Three half-day virtual sessions spread throughout the year.  One registration covers everyone in your bank all year long.  Save $200 by purchasing the entire series.  Single conference is $400.

We’ve got something for everybody in your bank: economics, fintech, advocacy, fraud, and more.  One registration for everyone in the bank!

8:00am - 11:00 am via zoom on the following dates

June 9

August 19

November 12

Registration Options

Credits Price
NW Conference Series 2026 - 3 conference package
Everyone in your bank can participate in the three 2026 conferences for one price. Save $200 Registration Ends 6/9/26 at 11:00 AM PDT
$1,000.00

Agenda

June 9
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM Market Overview & Fed Policy Outlook - ICBA Securities/The Baker Group With the Federal Reserve delivering a total of 175 basis points of rate cuts starting in late 2024 and resuming in late 2025, the Fed now faces inflation above 2% and a slow labor market. The Fed is divided between those that see employment as the greatest risk and those that see inflation as the greatest risk. In this presentation, we will take a look at the macroeconomic environment, including the key data points the Federal Reserve monitors to set monetary policy. 
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Essential Risk Management Practices for Banks with CRE Concentrations - CLA This presentation delves into the critical risk management practices that banks must adopt to effectively manage and mitigate risks associated with high CRE concentrations. We'll cover effective board and management oversight practices; understanding portfolio health; ongoing market analysis; loan portfolio stress testing; risk identification practices; regulatory guidance on CRE concentrations.

For More Information:

Kathy Swenson
Kathy Swenson
President/CEO Community Bankers of Washington (360)754-5138