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Cannabis Banking Symposium

Wednesday, October 23, 2024

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT | Virtual

$275/$550 (Member/Non-Member)

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By some estimates, the legalized retail cannabis market may reach $35 billion in sales by 2025. This industry impacts every financial institution. Whether you work directly with retail cannabis businesses or simply want to understand the impact of this industry on ancillary businesses or your consumer account holders, the Cannabis Banking Symposium is for you. We have leading experts joining us to discuss all areas of this important topic, so join us to learn more than you knew you needed to know about banking cannabis-related businesses.


Topics may include:

  • Building a Road Map to Banking the Cannabis Industry

  • Banking the Cannabis Industry

  • Understanding the Emerging Market Coalition Cannabis Payments Guidelines

  • The Politics of Cannabis

*Agenda & sessions subject to change.


Speaker Bios:


Mike Gallagher, CRCM, CAMS, CAFP VP, BSA High Risk Manger - Old National Bank

[Bio coming soon]



Alex Bilski, CCCP, AVP, Payments & Technology - North American Banking Company

[Bio coming soon]



Cami Cantrell, EVP, Administration & Professional Services - Shield Compliance

Shield Compliance is transforming how bankers manage risk, comply with regulations, and satisfy operational demands in the emerging legal cannabis industry. Cami serves as the Executive Vice President of Administration and Professional Services at Shield Compliance, and with a background including 15+ years of community banking, she works closely with financial institutions on cannabis banking program development and governance, fintech partnerships, and payments solutions.



Lisa Salazar, Chief Deposit Officer - Bridgewater Bank

[Bio coming soon]