Business Horizons - Finance Industry Day 2025
Join Us for an Exclusive Banking & Finance Panel Discussion!
Curious about the future of the Finance Industry? Don’t miss this exciting event featuring top executives as they tackle some of the most pressing topics in the finance world today: AI and the Cashless Economy. Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming the finance industry, and explore how banks are adapting to digital payments and a cashless economy. Additionally, discover the diverse range of career opportunities for business students in the finance world.
Panelists will share their career journeys, discuss the impact of market trends and technological advancements on finance and banking careers, and offer practical advice on professional development. Whether you're interested in traditional finance industry roles or emerging areas like digital finance and AI-driven banking, this event will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to navigate your future in the financial world.
All majors are welcome to participate, this is your chance to engage with experts, network with hiring managers and recruiters, ask questions, and gain valuable insights into the evolving financial landscape.
Event Details:
Friday, March 21, 2025
8:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Susan R. Holliday Center (4050), Max Lowenthal Hall
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Palmers Family Atrium (1912), Max Lowenthal Hall
Schedule:
- 8:15- 8:45 a.m. Breakfast – Welcome to SCB
- 8:45-9:30 a.m. Keynote – Phil Pecora, President & CEO at Genesee Regional Bank
- Moderator – Gary Schwingel, Retired CFO at Genesee Regional Bank and current adjunct professor at Saunders College of Business
- Current Trends - How do current economic trends impact the finance industry? What is happening in the local/regional market? How is technology changing the finance industry?
- Moderator – Gary Schwingel, Retired CFO at Genesee Regional Bank and current adjunct professor at Saunders College of Business
- 9:30-9:40 a.m. Break
- 9:40-10:40 a.m. Panel - AI and the Cashless Revolution: The Future of a Digital Economy (How is the financial industry adapting to digital technologies, and how does AI enhance the customer experience)
- Panelists:
- Mike Colyer, CEO, Foundry Digital
- Tina Knapp, CFO at ESL
- Panelists:
- 10:40-10:50 a.m. Break
- 10:50-11:50 a.m. Panel – Navigating the Financial World: Careers for Business Students (what are the Career paths, progression, and long-term opportunities in the financial sector)
- Panelists:
- Laura Geary, SVP and Division Manager of Community Banking at Tompkins Financial
- David Hoppenworth, Retired Chief Credit Officer and Regional VP
- Blake Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Five Star Bank
- Tim Brown, SVP and Regional Director for Evans Bank (soon to be NBT Bank)
- Panelists:
- 12:00-2:00 p.m. Networking/Career Expo Area - open for students to visit with company representatives and talent managers
Event Snapshot
When and Where
Who
Open to the Public
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