Bankers Symposium
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Join leading voices in Colorado’s banking community at the 2025 Bankers Symposium, hosted by the Daniels College of Business in partnership with the Colorado Bankers Association.
This dynamic half-day event will dive into the most pressing industry challenges while offering insightful discussions, valuable networking and fresh perspectives to help you stay ahead. It’s free to attend and designed to foster connections that matter.
Registration for the 2025 Symposium is closed.
Schedule
Keynote Address
8:30 a.m. in Reiman Theater
Kenneth Leung, teaching professor in the Reiman School of Finance, will discuss the state of the economy and AI’s impact on banking. Before joining Daniels in 2010, Leung spent two decades as an economist in major global financial institutions and later served as chief economist at First Data Corp., where he provided economic and market analysis to guide strategic business decisions.
Bio: Kenneth Leung is a teaching associate professor in the Reiman School of Finance at the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business, where he joined in 2010. He teaches courses like managerial economics and global finance. Before his academic career, Dr. Leung was the chief economist at First Data Corp. He also spent two decades as an economist and analyst at major financial institutions in New York, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, including Bank of America and Deutsche Bank.
C-Suite Panel Discussion
9:30 a.m. in Reiman Theater
This panel features senior bankers sharing their thoughts on key topics in the banking industry, including how AI governance, digital transformation, and talent acquisition and retention are changing the game. Daniels Dean Naomi Boyd will moderate, and panelists are:
- Shannon Jones, chief people officer at FirstBank
- Ryan Beiser, regional president at PNC Bank
- Ed Francis, president and CEO of InBank
- Matthew Propst, SVP credit risk review at ANB Bank
Industry Career Spotlight
10:45 a.m. in Reiman Theater
Gain crucial career insight from Daniels alumni in the industry and learn about the potential of careers in banking.
Career Pathway Expo and Networking
11:45 a.m. in Marcus Commons
Connect with like-minded peers and expand your local network over heavy appetizers at this closing event.