January 29-31, 2025 · The Woodlands · Conferences

Cyber Tech 2025

The role of a successful IT professional requires a diverse skillset. Just knowing about IT is not enough, as you need to keep on top of technology trends and scams, know the business of banking and advocate what is best for the bank’s technology strategy. The Texas Bankers Association hosts the Annual Cyber Tech Conference to help you continue to lead your bank’s technology department. Featuring three days of educational sessions, networking opportunities with peers and an exhibit hall with over 20 vendors, this conference is designed to help you make decisions to increase productivity, customer satisfaction and profitability. Cyber Tech 2025 is an investment in the future.

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Where

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380

Schedule

9:00 – 11:00 AM

Pre-Conference Tech Talks

1:00 – 2:00 PM

Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Fraud, Scams, and Data Breaches with Erin Illman

2:15 – 3:15 PM

Bridging the Cybersecurity Gap and Establishing a Culture of Security

3:30 – 4:00 PM

Magnet & Innovation

4:00 – 5:00 PM

AI

5:00 – 6:30 PM

Opening Reception

7:30 – 8:30 AM

Breakfast

8:30 – 10:30 AM

Incident Response Roundtable with Andy Ruz

10:45 – 11:45 AM

Network Segmentation and Resiliency with Jon Villanti

1:15 – 2:15 PM

MSFT Power Platform

2:30 – 3:30 PM

Breakout Sessions

  • Metrics That Matter with John Starnes
  • Vendor Management with Michael Carpenter

3:45 – 4:45 PM

Breakout Sessions

  • Combatting Scams Targeting your Bank’s Brand Online: Real Costs & Emerging Trends
  • Examiner Expectations for Cyber Risk Management with Randy Lindberg
  • Data Governance with Andy Ruz

5:00 – 6:00 PM

Cocktail Reception

7:00 – 8:00 AM

Breakfast

8:30 – 9:30 AM

Threat Intelligence with Deborah Kobza & Todd Hillis 

9:45 – 10:45 AM

Regulatory Panel Discussion

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Treating Cybersecurity as a Business Decision with George Crawford

Registration Fees

First Registrant: $850

Additional Registrant: $700

All Non-Members: $1,700

Registration & Cancellation Policy

Fee includes program, receptions and all listed meals.

For IRS reporting purposes, the food cost portion of your registration is pending approval.

Full registration fees will be refunded if written notice is received no later than January 13, 2025. There is no refund after this date. Written notice is required for all cancellations or substitutions. Email requests to education@texasbankers.com. Substitutions are permitted without added cost or penalty.

Hotel Information

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
1601 Lake Robbins Dr.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
(281) 367-9797

Group rate: $239
Cut-off: Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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