53rd Annual FSPA Conference & Suppliers Showcase Sessions
FSPA Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
FSPA Board pre-conference board meeting.
Past President and Board of Directors Reception (By Invitation Only)
Past Presidents and Board Reception
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
By Invitation Only: Reception for our Board members and Past Presidents.
Hospitality Suite Open Monday Night 7 - 11 PM
Hospitality Suite Open
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
WELCOME!! You have arrived at FSPA Network Central. Come on in, pick up your badges & registration packets and find your friends. Susan will pour your favorite drink.
Golfers Breakfast
Golfers Breakfast
Location
Main Lobby
Summary
Look for the FSPA Golf Outing signs - Meet us in the main lobby for your buffet breakfast. Get your pairings, find out about the game, buy mulligans, and get your goody bag! All of it is being done at breakfast!
FSPA Golf Outing
Golf Outing, Lunch and Prizes. Bus outside Lobby
Location
Main Lobby
Summary
Our 5th Annual Lowell Francois Golf Outing is a scramble format with an 8 AM Shotgun start. Includes breakfast at the hotel, bus transportation, golf, cart, prizes, and lunch at the course. Our bus will be outside the main entrance.
New Members, Non-Golfer Gathering with BJ as your host
Welcome Coffee
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
New members, old members, non-golfers, spouses - everyone is invited for coffee and a sweet treat. BJ and FSPA board members will be your hosts.
Welcome Tour
Welcome Tour
Location
Main Lobby
Summary
Board the bus for a guided windshield tour of Nashville, admission to the Country Music Hall of Fame and lunch at Pucketts, where the locals go for real food, real people and real fun.
Bus will be outside the main lobby at 9 AM.
Exhibitor Move-In
Exhibitor Move In
Location
Embassy Ballroom
Summary
Exhibitor move-in. Alliance Expo Services desk will be open until 5:00PM. You MUST have your badge to get in!!
Next Gen Meet & Greet
Next Gen Meet & Greet
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
IF you are 'under 40ish' you are invited to make new friends and join your peers. Note: If you are approaching the golden years and just looking for a free drink, you will be denied entrance by the official FSPA gray hair police.
Tuesday Night Off-site at the Whiskey River Saloon
Off-site Networking Event at Whiskey River Saloon
Location
Whiskey River Saloon
Summary
Come and party and network at the Whiskey River Saloon. Enjoy a hosted bar, a buffet dinner, live music, a rooftop terrace, and even a mechanical bull! Experience the Nashville vibe!
Buses will depart from the Embassy Suites starting at 6:30 PM. Bus service will continue throughout the evening, with the last bus leaving the Whiskey River Saloon at 10 PM. This is included in the full conference registration.
Hospitality Suite Open Tuesday Night 10 - 11 PM
Hospitality Suite Open
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
Come on in, pick up your badges & registration packets and find your friends. Susan will pour your favorite drink. Open after the Tuesday night event.
Exhibitor Move-in
Exhibitor Move In
Location
Embassy Ballroom
Summary
Exhibitor move-in. Alliance Expo Services desk will be open at 8 AM. You MUST have your badge to get in!!
FSPA Annual Business Meeting
FSPA Business Meeting
Location
Junior Ballroom
Summary
Our annual Business meeting includes: FSPA news and updates, voting on the 2026- 2027 FSPA Board of Directors, plus the 2026 FSPA Scholarship winners will be announced.
Featured Speaker - Matthew T. Keen
Featured Speaker - Banker Matthew T. Keen
Location
Junior Ballroom
Summary
Featured Speaker: Banker Matthew T. Keen, Old National Bank. • Discussion centered on cash automation in the FI industry and how ONB (1) has been impacted by this and (2) what strategies they have used to decide how to accommodate the growth seen over the past few years. Discussion centered on the unique challenges ONB (and other FIs) have faced serving all their communities post COVID. Many present and retired bankers have commented how creative FIs must be to be compliant and adapt to changing communities and demographics. Matthew will share insights on proven principles to help these entrepreneurial business owners thrive in 2026 and beyond. Successful business strategies have changed greatly over the years especially in the financial banking industry.
Branch Evolution- Reimagining Transformation for Real Customer Impact
Branch Evolution
Location
Junior Ballroom
Speakers
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George DawsonWith 20 years of experience in the financial industry, George has built a successful career selling and collaborating with financial institutions on a wide range of banking and security solutions. Over the years, he has specialized in providing advanced equipment, including safes, vaults, drive-up pneumatic systems, ITMs, cash automation, TCRs, and electronic security systems. Before joining Fortis Security in December 2024, George worked with a systems integrator, where he gained valuable expertise in tailoring solutions to meet the unique needs of financial institutions. Now serving as the Director of Sales at Fortis Security, a leading manufacturer of innovative banking equipment made in the United States, George is dedicated to delivering high-quality products, including safes, vaults, drive-up systems, night depositories, and audio/video solutions for drive-up pneumatic systems. Throughout his career, George has built a reputation for fostering strong client relationships and delivering results in the ever-evolving landscape of banking and security technology.
Summary
George Dawson leads a panel discussion. Tired of hearing about 'Branch Transformation' without real results? This panel will go beyond the buzzword, showcasing real-world case studies of successful implementations that drive engagement, innovation, and growth—delivering tangible value to both financial institutions and customers.
Wednesday Awards Lunch
Awards Lunch
Location
Junior Ballroom
Summary
Included in a full conference registration. Join us for a buffet lunch with the 2026 FSPA Hall of Fame presentation and membership awards.
Featured Speaker - TBA
Featured Speaker
Location
Junior Ballroom
Summary
We are working to get a check fraud expert.
Suppliers Showcase
Suppliers Showcase
Location
Embassy Ballroom
Summary
Included in a full conference registration. The Premier Event of the Conference. Open from 3 - 8 PM. See the best suppliers on the planet - all in one place! At 5 PM we will bring in the hosted bar, food and live music. Come enjoy the carving stations, a slider bar, salads, charcuterie, ice cream and more! Booth prizes, raffle prizes, Waterford will be awarded tonight!
Hospitality Suite Open Wednesday Night 8 - 11 PM
Hospitality Suite Open
Location
Hospitality Suite
Summary
Join us for the last night in the Hospitality Suite. Network with your friends, Let Susan pour your favorite drink.
Exhibitor Move-out
Exhibitor Move Out
Location
Embassy Ballroom
Summary
Exhibitor move-out. Alliance Expo Services desk will be open at 8 AM. You MUST have your badge to get in!!
Thursday AM Tour
Thursday AM Tour
Location
Main Lobby
Summary
This was formerly the Spouse Tour - but it is open to anyone who might enjoy an amazing morning.
Enjoy a breakfast at Biscuit Love before having some one-on-one time with the friendliest Alpacas you could ever meet! Please come dressed with closed-toed shoes and barn attire that may get dirty. Meet Jim and Cathy at the main entrance by 8:45 AM.
Thursday Morning Session - Jim Kahrs
Thursday Morning 1st session
Location
Magnolia
Speakers
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Jim Kahrs - Prosperity Plus Management ConsultingJim founded Prosperity Plus in July 2001. Prosperity Plus provides real-world tools for improving profit, cash flow, and growth and has helped hundreds of dealerships improve their performance and achieve their goals. Jim has been a featured speaker for numerous professional associations, trade associations, and companies - and this is his 5th year presenting at the FSPA conference. His presentations are designed to deliver truly usable information in a simple, straightforward manner. Attendees of these programs leave with a good understanding of the topic covered and the ability to immediately apply it. Come see why Jim is a FSPA member favorite!
Summary
Are You Positioned for Success? How to properly assess your business:
This session guides you through a clear, practical assessment of your business—identifying high and low performers, evaluating employee skillsets, analyzing competitors, and measuring profitability across customers, markets, product lines, and departments. You’ll also learn how to review overall financial performance, complete a meaningful SWOT analysis, and define your ideal future state to strengthen your strategic direction.
Thursday Morning Session - TBA
Thursday Morning 2nd Session
Location
Magnolia
National Service & the FSPA Game Show!
Thursday morning National Service & the FSPA Game
Location
Magnolia
Summary
Join BJ for a short discussion on National Service. And then we will end this year's conference with a FSPA game show! Your chance to show what you learned - and win prizes!
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