The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) will be hosting its annual conference March 17-19 at JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Fla. For real-time coverage of CBA LIVE 2025, follow Dodd Frank Update on X (@DoddFrankUpdate) as we share photos and updates during the retail banking sector’s premier event.
The lineup of speakers features CBA President and CEO Lindsey Johnson; Ira Robbins, CEO, Valley Bank; Chris Cassidy, NASA Astronaut, Navy SEAL, CEO and president, National Medal of Honor Museum; Jennifer Tescher, founder and CEO, Financial Health Network; Brendan Coughlin, vice chair and head of consumer banking, Citizens Financial Group; Zach Perret, CEO and co-founder, Plaid; Josh Linkner, serial entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, and venture capital investor; Kate Danella, head of consumer banking, Regions Bank; Victor Alexander, executive vice president, head of consumer banking, KeyBank; Shawn Niehaus, Head of Consumer Banking, Fifth Third Bank; Joseph Mayans, Chief Economist, Experian; and many more.
“I’m thrilled to announce the featured speaker lineup for this year’s CBA LIVE, the premier event for the retail banking industry,” Johnson said in a statement. “Under the theme ‘Level Up,’ we’ll explore how banks can innovate, adapt, and lead in an era of rapid technological change, shifting customer expectations, and an evolving political and regulatory landscape. Now more than ever, leveling up isn’t just about growth — it’s about resilience, agility, and shaping the future of banking at a time of uncertainty and opportunity.”
The 2025 agenda includes more than 80 hours of informational programming for the more than 1,700 anticipated attendees. This programming will feature roundtables and breakout sessions covering how regulatory and economic policies enacted by the Trump administration are expected to affect the financial services industry.
Attendees will also have opportunities to explore specialized topics and engage with industry experts in forums aimed at fostering meaningful discussions and collaboration among participants.
Look for detailed stories with key takeaways from this year’s conference on the Dodd Frank Update website in the weeks to follow.