2nd ANNUAL PITCHING INNOVATION
TECHNOLOGY IN COMMUNITY
BANKING CONFERENCE
Registration is now open, and we are excited to share an exclusive preview of the agenda for The NBS Group’s Second Annual Pitching Innovation Conference! While we’re still finalizing the full “lineup”, below is a snapshot of the dynamic sessions and thought-provoking speakers/sessions you can look forward to.
EVENT DETAILS:
📅 Dates: April 29 – May 1, 2026
📍 Location: Otesaga Resort
60 Lake Street, Cooperstown, New York 13326
Conference Cost: $215 per person
(includes lunch, dinner, and a cocktail hour on Thursday, breakfast on Friday,
and full access to conference sessions on both days)
Lodging: Reservations at The Otesaga can be made by calling the Reservation Office at (866)494-0085. Mention The NBS Group meeting to receive the special discounted rate of $339 per night plus tax. You can also make reservations 24/7 using this direct booking link: The NBS Group 2026.
The room block is open until March 27, 2026.
Optional Wednesday, April 29th Golf: $79 per person
12PM tee time followed by an evening welcome social hour
Schedule: The Conference will begin on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:30 AM and conclude on Friday, May 1, 2026, at noon. Full agenda coming soon!
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Gain knowledgeable insights into the latest advancements in AI, technology, regulatory trends, and innovative business strategies designed specifically for the needs of community banking.
ENGAGING DISCUSSIONS
Hear from leading technology providers and industry thought leaders such as:
Mascoma Technologies, Enfi.ai, Metro Credit Union, Chelsea Groton Bank and More!
UNMATCHED NETWORKING
Connect with like-minded peers, engage with forward-thinking technology innovators, and build relationships with influential industry leaders at the Technology in Community Banking Conference.
STUNNING VENUE
Savor Cooperstown’s small-town charm at The Otesaga Resort, where you can play a round at the Leatherstocking Golf Club, uncover the area’s rich history, and visit the iconic National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum.
Thursday, April 30
- Lunch, Cocktail Hour and Dinner
- Innovators Panel Discussion
Hosted by Tom Grottke, CEO of The NBS Group - Leadership “Stories” from JAG
Christopher Frances Burne, a retired United States Air Force lieutenant general and Judge Advocate General - Operational Efficiencies and AI Panel Discussion
- Fraud Trends
Hosted by Shane Carter, President & CEO of NEACH
Friday, May 1
- Breakfast
- Youth Fintech Banking with GenAspire
Hosted by Joe Lockwood, CEO of Open Banking Solutions
Other Presentation Topics –
- Digital Engagement
- AI Adoption Opportunities
- Payment Modernization Trends
- What Data You Have and How to Use
- Digital Assets…Are you Ready?
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
BECOME A SPONSOR
The NBS Group is proud to take the lead from COCC, which previously hosted the bi-annual Upstate New York users’ conference. We aim to retain participation from many of the COCC-affiliated financial institutions while expanding the event’s reach. As the new producers, we are inviting financial institutions from across New York, as well as banks and credit unions from Northern Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Eastern New England, regardless of their core technology platform. Our goal is to bring together representatives from 30 to 50 financial institutions for this dynamic event.
This exclusive event brings together top technology providers, area bank and credit union senior officers, and industry thought leaders to discuss and share real world experiences in with AI, technology, regulatory, and innovative business strategies relative to community banking. We are looking for our sponsors and speakers to deliberately talk about what their companies do, what maybe new and improved, and where and how their products and services can help these community-based financial institutions better compete and improve their performance.
Hosted at the beautiful and historic Otesaga Resort, this conference combines valuable insights with unique networking opportunities, including the opportunity to visit Cooperstown and golf at the stunning Leatherstocking Golf Club. By sponsoring this event, your organization will gain high-profile visibility among key decision-makers in the community banking sector in the northeast.