Event Type

Featured, SouthState Hosted,

Organizers

SouthState Correspondent Division

Event Description

Winning the Next Era of Banking

You’re invited to an exclusive strategy lunch with senior bank leaders focused on navigating today’s uncertainty and positioning your institution to win in the next era of banking. We’ll discuss how forces like AI, stablecoin, and tokenized deposits are shaping bank strategy, and what drives stronger performance, profitability, and long‑term independence.

 If you’re focused on growing your bank, remaining independent, and navigating what’s next—this lunch is for you.

What We’ll Cover:

• The strategic implications of AI, stablecoin, and tokenized deposits

• What these trends mean for balance sheets, funding, and client relationships

• The key drivers of bank performance today, and how to leverage them

• Practical strategies to: Win more high-quality loans, increase fee income, improve ROE and ROA, and retain top clients for the long term

• How banks can navigate uncertainty while protecting independence



Attendance is limited to two leaders per bank.

Who Should Attend

Bank CEOs and Presidents
Executive Leadership
Chief Lending Officers
Senior Lenders

Featured Speakers

Chris Nichols

President, Institutional Banking – SouthState Bank
Author of the nationally-acclaimed Banker to Banker blog and frequent conference and association speaker.

Ed Kofman

Managing Director, Loan Hedging – SouthState Bank
Nationally-recognized expert in loan profitability, risk management, and balance‑sheet strategy