2026 Tech Talk - North
In person
ICBA Atlanta Office
999 Peachtree Street NortheastSuite 800
Atlanta, GA 30309
United States
Join the innovation conversation at Tech Talk North—where ideas become action. This roundtable-style event is a dynamic forum that connects community bank leaders with fintech innovators to tackle real-world challenges and opportunities. Through interactive peer discussions, live product demos, and thought-provoking sessions, Tech Talk is your chance to gather practical tools, network with solution providers, and gain fresh insight from your peers.
What makes this program a MUST-ATTEND:
- Moderated roundtable discussions based on bank challenges, goals, successes, and lessons learned.
- Product demonstrations from fintech providers showcasing solutions for both front and back office needs.
- Opportunities to build relationships across Georgia’s community bank innovation ecosystem.
- One-on-one sessions with innovation bankers to explore where your bank stands and where it can go next.
Mark your calendar and plan to join the conversation at Tech Talk North—you’ll leave with fresh perspective, real tools, and connections that can move your bank forward.
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CBA Bank Member
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$150.00 |
Getting to ICBA Atlanta:
Click here for directions to the parking deck at 999 Peachtree Street, NE.
Address:
999 Peachtree St NE, Suite 800
Atlanta, GA 30309
Directions:
Traveling South
Take Interstate 85 South to Exit 84 (10th/14th/17th Streets). Take Interstate 75 South to Exit 250 (10th/14th/17th Streets). Go straight on Techwood until you reach 10th Street East. Turn left onto 10th Street and go four blocks (crossing over Peachtree Street). Turn right onto Juniper Street (one way street going south). Turn right at the next street, Peachtree Place (a service road just south of the building) and the parking garage entrance will be on the right. Visitor parking is on level 3 (the level you enter on). Walk across the covered breezeway to the building.
Traveling North
Take Interstate 75/85 to Exit 250 (10th/14th Street and Techwood). Turn right onto 10th Street and go four blocks (crossing over Peachtree Street). Turn right onto Juniper Street (one way street going south). Turn right at the next street, Peachtree Place (a service road just south of the building) and the parking garage entrance will be on the right. Visitor parking is on level 3 (the level you enter on). Walk across the covered breezeway to the building.
MARTA - Midtown Station
41 10th St NE
Head east on Peachtree Pl NE toward Cypress St NE 0.1 mi. Turn left onto Peachtree St NE. Destination will be on the right.
Parking:
The parking facility is a covered parking garage with entrances and exits on 10th Street at the Hyatt, on Peachtree Place, and on Juniper Street. Visitor parking is available on level 3.
Hourly Parking Rates:
- 0 - 30 Min ($4)
- 30 Min - 60 Min ($8)
- 60 Min - 120 Min ($16)
- 120 Min - 720 Min ($18)
- 720 Min - 1440 Min ($26)
- Note: Height Restriction: 6'6"
Where to stay:
Hotel with ICBA negotiated rates
Hyatt Centric Midtown Atlanta
125 10th Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
- ICBA Rate which is 15% off their Best Available Rates
- Reservations can be made online using ICBA's personal booking link.
- Under Special Rates make sure Corp/Group Code CR190017 is populated
Thank you to our 2026 Tech Talk North Sponsors
Leader Sponsor
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Community Sponsors
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Interested in reaching innovation minded community bankers?
Please contact cba@cbaofga.com
Agenda
| November 4 | |
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Welcome Reception - ICBA Office |
| 6:30 PM | Dinner with CBA Partner Firms (TBD) |
| November 5 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Arrivals Begin with Coffee and Pastries |
| 8:30 AM - 8:40 AM |
Kickoff - Welcome
John McNair, CEO of CBA of Georgia Innovation Committee – Welcome Christian Ruppe |
| 8:40 AM - 9:30 AM | Dark Web Monitoring and Threat Mark Trinidad - Allure Security |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM |
Sponsor Spotlights
Genesys Technology Group ICBA |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Guidelines for Responsible AI Usage (Best Practices and Common Mistakes) Zach Duke- Finosec |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
Core Provider Update on AI Enhancements
11:00 am - 11:30 am - Jack Henry Allen House, Ben van Glabbeek 11:30 am - 12:00 pm - Fiserv Keith Edwards |
| 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM | Sponsor Spotlight: IBT Apps |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Networking Lunch |
| 1:15 PM - 1:25 PM | Sponsor Spotlight: Narmi |
| 1:25 PM - 2:10 PM |
How AI is Reshaping Digital Customer Expectations and What Community Banks Can Do About It
Tyler Brantley Deesha Hagwood VerticeAI |
| 2:10 PM - 2:15 PM | Sponsor Spotlight: Screensteps |
| 2:15 PM - 2:50 PM |
Roundtable
Aaron O'Tuel The Farmer's Bank |
| 2:50 PM - 2:55 PM | Sponsor Spotlight: Vericast |
| 2:55 PM - 3:00 PM | Action Items, Wrap Up, Adjourn |
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