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AI in Banking Conference
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Last week, NJBankers held our new AI in Banking Conference, drawing nearly 100 banking and business professionals from across the state to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by artificial intelligence. 

 

The event was emceed by William Nowik of Wolf & Company, and was kicked off with a practical playbook for responsible AI adoption led by Edward Vincent of Lumio (formerly SRA Watchtower). 

 

A panel of bankers consisting of Sharif Alexandre of ConnectOne Bank, John Kowal of Peapack Private Bank & Trust, and Ashley Navin of OceanFirst Bank, shared their institutions' AI journey and offered insights to event attendees.

 

Chris Gill of FIS explored the role of AI in financial fraud, and Alec Crawford of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., closed out the day with a look at ways AI agents can be used to best serve bank customers. 

 

Thank you to AI in Banking sponsors Wolf & Company, Crowe, Finovifi, Forvis Mazars, Goodlabs Studio and Neat, along with all our speakers and attendees for making the day a success!

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Calling all Financial Leaders:
Join us November 20

 

A can't miss event for finance professionals of all levels - from emerging leaders to seasoned executives!

 

Join us for NJBankers new Financial Leaders Forum on November 20 and receive valuable insights and practical tools to help your institution navigate change, strengthen operations, and embrace innovation.

 

Learn more and register here. 

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 

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Rising Star Awards

November 13, 2025

 

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Financial Leaders Forum
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Understanding Bank Performance Series
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Brittany Wheeler Receives NJBIZ 40 Under 40 Award

 

For her work advocating for our state's banks and serving New Jersey communities, NJBankers VP/Director of Government Affairs Brittany Wheeler received the NJBIZ 40 Under 40 Award during an awards breakfast last week. 

 

Congratulations again to Brittany and our members who received this year's award!

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October 29, 2025: NJBankers Vice President/Director of Government Affairs Brittany Wheeler was in Trenton earlier this week supporting the formation of Liberty Bank of New Jersey, a new community bank led by Richard Spengler, a 40-year New Jersey banking veteran.

With organizers Keith Banks, Ryan Peene, and Thomas Scrivo, Liberty Bank is applying for its state charter, a strong sign of continued growth and innovation in New Jersey’s banking industry.

We’re proud to support efforts that strengthen community banking across the Garden State! 

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