ABA National Conference for Community Bankers
February 19-22, 2012 • JW Marriott Desert Springs, Palm Desert, CA

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Keynote Speakers*

Jeremy Gutsche, MBA, CFA Author, Host of Trend Hunter TV and founder, TrendHunter.com Exploiting Chaos: 150 Ways to Spark Innovation During Times of Change Jeremy Gutsche, North America's most sought-after authority on trend hunting, shows you how to gain an edge in business by harnessing the creativity that will help your company survive and flourish in any economic climate. With a respected understanding of exploiting what's cool and record for predicting trends, Gutsche shows how to create a culture of innovation in your company, maximize the exposure of your marketing message, and think big while acting small.

Scott Klososky Author and Technology Trend Expert Trends, Technology and Taking the Lead Scott Klososky, a former CEO of three successful startup companies, specializes in looking over the horizon with how technology is changing the world. His background and bank clients give him insights into issues and opportunities arising from new and evolving technologies, especially in the financial services arena. Learn how these changes can work for your community bank.

Dan Buettner Author and National Geographic Explorer How to Live to Be 100 National Geographic writer Dan Buettner has traveled the globe to uncover the best strategies for longevity and happiness. His interactive presentation, illustrated with photos and video from NatGeo, will tell stories of the world's happiest and longest-lived cultures and offer a formula to immediately increase the sense of well-being for you and your organization.

 *Speakers are subject to change.

Questions? Contact Kandace Welch.