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Tech Talk South Highlights Automation, Cyber Risk & Stablecoin Trends

Date postedMarch 18, 2026
in CBA Today eNewsletter, Innovation Circuit,

Tech Talk South Slideshow

Tech Talk South was a fantastic day focused on innovation for Georgia’s community banks. John McNair, CEO, CBA of Georgia kicked off the program, followed by remarks from Innovation Committee Co-Chair Christian Ruppe, Colony Bank.

The agenda featured a lineup of timely topics and practical insights designed to help community banks navigate today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, including:

  • Workflow Automation – Do More with Less, Cliff McGahee, Queensborough National Bank and Trust Co.
  • Cyber Risk Reality for Community Banks, Wayne Hunter, AvTek Solutions, Inc.
  • Stablecoin & the GENIUS Act market developments, Brian Laverdure, AAP, ICBA
  • What Does the Dark Web Know About Your Bank, Mark Trinidad, Allure Security
  • Marisa Reynolds, Genesys Technology Group moderated a dynamic roundtable discussion that sparked valuable peer conversations.

 

Thank you to Tech Talk sponsors ICBA, Genesys Technology Group, SHAZAM, Evolv, and Cash Transactions LLC for supporting the event.

 

Bankers – check out CBA’s Innovation Committee and make plans to attend Tech Talk North, November 5 at ICBA ThinkTECH offices in Atlanta.

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