Bank Director - Acquire or Be Acquired Conference 2024

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge

5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85054






Welcome to the Lenders Cooperative Spotlight at the Bank Director 2024 Acquire or Be Acquired Conference!

As a prominent sponsor, exhibitor, speaker, and host, Lenders Cooperative will be at the heart of the action. Come and be part of the Bank Director Acquire or Be Acquired Conference taking place at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge from January 28 to 30, 2024. This exceptional event is poised to stand out as the apex of strategic conversations within the banking industry.

Event Itinerary

  • Exhibiting at Booth #19

    Sunday, January 28

    The Grand Foyer

    Visit our booth to explore cutting-edge lending solutions, engage with industry experts, and learn about innovative approaches to propel your bank forward.

    We will be exhibiting at the following times:

    • Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
    • Refreshment Break – 9:35 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.
    • Lunch – 12:10 p.m to 1:20 p.m.
    • Refreshment Break – 2:55 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

  • Session: Leveraging Innovation: Community Banks’ Roadmap to Small Business Dominance

    Sunday, January 28 • 2:15 PM to 2:55 PM

    Speakers:

    • Carlos Naudon, President & CEO, Ponce Bank
    • Ryan Hildebrand, Chief Innovation Officer, Bankwell Financial Group
    • Cary Cooper, CEO, Lenders Cooperative
    • Ben Wallace, CEO, Summit Technology Group

    Hear from bankers on how they navigated and transformed their small business lending with innovative strategies and technology. Explore fintech collaborations, enhanced data models, streamlined processes and personalized customer experiences that elevate community banks as leaders in small business lending. Discover how innovation can redefine relationships, increase market share and unlock the potential of local economies.


  • Supercharge Your Small Business Lending

    Monday, January 29th

    The Grand Foyer

    Strengthen your SBA portfolio and streamline your credit decisioning. Our predictive modeling and risk assessment platform builds confidence in your lending.

    We will be exhibiting at Booth #19 at the following times:

    • Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
    • Refreshment Break – 10:10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
    • Refreshment Break – 3:05 p.m. to 3:25 p.m.

  • Demo Our Loan Origination System (LOS)

    Schedule time at the conference.

    Booth #19


  • Connect with our Team at Booth #19

    Tuesday, January 30th

    The Grand Foyer

    Visit our booth to explore cutting-edge solutions, engage with industry experts, and learn about innovative approaches to propel your bank forward.

    We will be exhibiting at the following times:

    • Breakfast – 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
    • Refreshment Break – 9:40 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Event Team

Cary Cooper

CEO at Lenders Cooperative

Ben Wallace

CEO at Summit Technology Group

Loughlin Cleary

President & National Sales Director at Lenders Cooperative

LG Thulasidharan

Chief Revenue Officer at Summit Technology Group

Let's Connect!

Connect with our team at the event!