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Here’s the Peer Forum at a glance:

Advocacy Day and Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception: Tuesday, June 11, 2024 
Peer Forum Conference: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 and Thursday, June 13, 2024
Meeting Location: National Housing Center (NHC) Auditorium at:
1201 15th St NW, 1st floor, Washington, DC 20005
Hotel Information: The National Housing Center is located in downtown, Washington D.C., within walking distance of a variety of hotels offering rooms at a wide range of price points. We invite you to explore some of the options in our “Hotel Options List.” Please note that CDBA has not arranged a room block at any individual hotels for this event.
Attire: Business casual for all Peer Forum activities

Schedule:
  • June 11: Advocacy Day & Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception  at 5:30 pm ET 
  • June 12: Sessions from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET
  • June 12: Cocktail reception at 6:30 pm ET followed by dinner at 7:30 pm ET 
  • June 13: Sessions from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm ET


Thursday, June 13 • 11:00am - 12:15pm
Emerging Issues Practitioner Break Out 1: AI for Good: Bridging the Gap to Financial Inclusion

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Engage in discussions on cutting-edge topics crucial for the future of banking. From harnessing AI for financial inclusion to mastering crisis communications and aligning talent with mission, these workshops are designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to lead your bank forward.

AI is the next big game changer. Unpack the potential of artificial intelligence to transform financial inclusion for underserved communities. This session will explore the ethical use of AI, showcasing strategies to leverage technology for equitable access to banking services.

Speakers: Brian Blake (CDBA) (Moderator), Surjit Chana (Beneficial State Bank), Laura Kornhauser (Stratyfy), Bradley Blower (Inclusive Partners)

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Brian Blake

Public Policy Director, Community Development Bankers Association
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Brad Blower

Principal and Founder, Inclusive-Partners
Brad provides expert advice on fair lending, fair housing and consumer protection issues, including development of Special Purpose Credit Programs and responsible model development and use of artificial intelligence and data.  Brad’s wide-ranging experience includes working as... Read More →
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Laura Kornhauser

Co-Founder and CEO, Stratyfy
Laura Kornhauser is the Co-Founder and CEO of Stratyfy, a technology company that equips financial institutions with inherently interpretable AI solutions to make better risk-based decisions. On a mission to accelerate financial inclusion, Stratyfy aims to provide greater transparency... Read More →
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Surjit Chana

Board Director / Harvard Fellow / Board Chair, Beneficial State Bank


Thursday June 13, 2024 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Breakout Room ABC
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