Pennsylvania Bankers Association 2026 Annual Convention

The Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s 2026 Annual Convention will take place from Wednesday, May 13, through Sunday, May 17 at The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. The convention gathers leaders of financial institutions in the Pennsylvania market to experience informative, inspirational and timely educational content. Along with valuable industry insights, attendees will enjoy dynamic speakers, community service opportunities, networking activities, and ample fine dining and entertainment.

On Saturday morning, head to Salon 2 in the Plaza Ballroom to attend a session on cybersecurity strategies led by Cherry Bekaert Cybersecurity Partner Steve Ursillo, as he covers the topic below.

Cyber Resilience in Financial Services: Anticipating Threats, Managing Vendor Risk and Meeting Regulatory Demands

Cybersecurity challenges in financial services are intensifying — driven by a combination of escalating threat sophistication, increased reliance on third-party vendors and a wave of new regulatory requirements. Simultaneously, the technological landscape is evolving rapidly with artificial intelligence and automation reshaping the threat environment and the defensive toolkit.

In this session, banking leaders will gain operational guidance to build true cyber resilience and learn how emerging technologies, such as AI-powered threat detection, security automation and behavior-based analytics, both enhance and complicate risk management programs. This discussion will explore:

• How to proactively anticipate threats before they materialize
• Management of third-party and vendor risk across the full relationship lifecycle
• Ways to align cybersecurity efforts with growing compliance demands.

Packed with real-world examples, regulatory insights and practical frameworks, this session will equip institutions with the knowledge to strengthen defenses, streamline governance, and maintain trust in a high-stakes digital landscape.