Registration is now open for the MBA's 2026 ISO/Security Conference, August 19–20 at MBA Headquarters in Ridgeland. This two-day event will bring together industry experts to address today's most pressing security, fraud, and technology challenges facing community banks. Sessions will cover topics including fraud prevention, U.S. Postal fraud schemes, artificial intelligence in banking, Bitcoin kiosk fraud, disaster recovery planning, and strategies for avoiding IT and security disasters. Attendees will gain practical insights, hear emerging trends, and network with peers and solution providers dedicated to strengthening bank security and risk management programs.
Hotel Information
Hotel reservations may be made by calling the Embassy Suites, Ridgeland, at 601-607-7112. Please refer to the Mississippi Bankers Association corporate code 0003421989 when making your reservation to get the special rate of $174. The attendee is responsible for room payment including taxes and expenses.
More Information
Registration will begin at 8:30 am on August 19. If you need additional information, please contact Lori at the MBA Office by calling 601-948-6366 or by emailing [email protected].
Cancellation Policy
Full registration fee will be refunded if cancellation is received on or before August 12, 2026. After that date, a $75 processing fee will be retained. No refunds will be granted for cancellations made the day of the conference. Substitutions are welcome at no extra charge.
Agenda
Wednesday, August 19
8:30 am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibit Booths Open
9 – 9:15 am Welcome
9:15 – 10:30 am Through the Eyes of Survivors - Carol Dodgen, Dodgen Consulting
10:30 – 10: 45 am Coffee & Conversation/Exhibits Open
10:45 am – 12 noon US Postal Fraud - Inspector Presentation – Jason Byrd, USPS
12 noon – 1 pm Luncheon/exhibits open during lunch
1 – 2:15 pm AI In Community Banking: : Understanding the Risk before the
Rewards – David Mills, Carr Riggs
2:15 – 2:30 pm Break/Exhibit Booths Open
2:30 – 3:30 pm Future of Fraud: 2026 Trends, Benchmarks, and Mitigation Strategies
Roundtable Discussion – Elissa Brewer, Abrigo
3:30 pm Adjourn
Thursday, August 20
8:30 am Continental Breakfast/Exhibit Booths open
9 am Welcome Back
9:05 – 9:30 am BitCoin Kiosk Fraud – Erik Smith, MS Dept. of Banking
9:30 – 10:30 am Exploring AI Trends in Banking, Ryan Jackson, ABA
10:30 – 10:45 am Coffee & Conversation/Exhibit Booths Open
10:45 am– 12 noon Disaster Recovery - Russ Tucker, Hancock Whitney Bank
12 – 1 pm Luncheon/exhibits open during lunch
1 – 2:30 pm Strategically Avoiding IT/Security Disasters-David Peterson, First
National Bankers Bank
2:30 pm Door Prize Giveaway and Adjourn