Why Video Banking Matters for All Financial Institutions

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In an era marked by rapidly evolving technology and shifting customer expectations, video banking has emerged as a transformative force that every community financial institution (CFI) must pay attention to. 

Beyond the obvious advantages of convenience and accessibility, video banking serves as a formidable ally in the battle against financial fraud. By providing secure face-to-face interactions, CFIs can verify the identity of customers more effectively, significantly reducing the risk of fraudulent activities. This enhanced authentication process ensures that every transaction conducted via video banking maintains the highest level of security.

Video banking has proven to be a powerful catalyst for improving loan growth within CFIs. Loan applications can often be complex and require thorough discussions and assessments. Through video banking, institutions can offer a personalized touch to these interactions, guiding applicants through the process seamlessly. This not only streamlines loan origination but also fosters customer trust, which is paramount in financial dealings. As a result, credit unions and banks experience increased loan approvals and a more robust loan portfolio, driving revenue and profitability.

One of the more compelling reasons for CFIs of all sizes to embrace video banking is its ability to elevate customer service to new heights. Banking is fundamentally a service industry, and customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of success. Video banking delivers an unparalleled level of service by allowing customers to engage in meaningful, face-to-face conversations with banking experts. This personalized approach ensures that every query is resolved promptly and accurately, building lasting customer loyalty. 

In today’s competitive landscape, where customers have an array of choices, providing exceptional service is not just an option; it’s a necessity. Video banking empowers credit unions and banks to meet this demand with finesse, creating a distinct advantage that resonates with customers and strengthens brand reputation.

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Powering Your Workforce
Internal AI Assistants & Intelligence

Web to Wow
Designing Member-Facing AI Agents

Powering Your Workforce
Internal AI Assistants & Intelligence

📅 Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM 

Take your AI skills to the next level by turning the focus inward. Discover how internal AI assistants can empower your teams with real-time answers, content generation, and knowledge support. 

Why You Can’t Miss This Session?

Firsthand look at how Eltropy’s AI Intelligence tools can automate quality assurance and provide compliance-ready evaluations across all member interactions.

TL;DR: Build AI Assistants for employees and AI-based QA tools for supervisors and management.

Session Breakdown:

    • Optimizing Internal AI Strategy Tools, Use cases, and Eltropy’s roadmap for credit unions – Saahil Kamath
    • Hands-On: Configure Your Internal AI Toolkit – Dheeraj Anikar & Anay Deshpande
    • Safe & Smart: Pitfalls to Avoid: Guardrails and governance for internal AI use Rahul B Prakash
    • Q&A + Certification Wrap-Up!

Takeaways:

✅ AI Certification (yes, a real certificate!)
🎥 Training Video Access
📘 Safe AI eBook
🎁 Exclusive AI Offers (yup, still a surprise!)

Web to Wow
Designing Member-Facing AI Agents

📅 Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM 

Begin your AI journey by exploring how Generative AI can transform member engagement. Learn how to build smart, self-updating external AI agents that can ingest your website content and respond to member inquiries across channels like Online Banking and Telephony. 

Why You Can’t Miss This Session?

You’ll get hands-on with Agentic AI, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and prompt engineering—then bring it to life in our interactive BYOB (Build Your Own Bot… with a twist!) session.

TL;DR: Build AI Agents for Website, Online Banking, and Telephony.

Session Breakdown:

  • The AI Landscape Today: What is Generative AI, LLMs, Agentic AI, and RAG?
    Saahil Kamath
  • Hands-On: Build Your Member-Facing Bot
    Dheeraj Anikar & Anay Deshpande
  • Responsible AI in Action: Avoiding pitfalls, hallucinations, and unsafe practices
    Rahul B Prakash
  • Q&A + What’s Next? 

Takeaways:

✅ AI Certification (yes, a real certificate!)
🎥 Training Video Access
📘 Safe AI eBook
🎁 Exclusive AI Offers (psst… it’s a surprise!)

Giants Game – Giants vs. Brewers at Oracle Park

Sunset Cruise on the Bay – A Breathtaking Evening on the Water

Secret Food Tour – San Francisco’s Hidden Culinary Gems

Skyline Soirée: Emerge 2025 Opening Night at Cavaña"

Giants Game – Giants vs. Brewers at Oracle Park

📅 Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 6:45 PM – 10:00 PM 
📍 Location: Oracle Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza, San Francisco, CA 94107

Baseball, Bay views, and ballpark bites – what more could you ask for? Experience San Francisco sports culture at its finest as the Giants take on the Milwaukee Brewers in one of MLB’s most iconic stadiums.

Why You Can’t Miss This:

⚾ Premium group seating with the best views
🌭 Classic stadium eats – garlic fries, anyone?
🎉 Unforgettable game-day energy with fellow attendees

Grab a drink, cheer for the home team, and make unforgettable memories under the stadium lights!

Bollywood Rodeo: Where East Meets West

📅 Date: April 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM Onwards
📍 Location: Pacific Terrace, InterContinental San Francisco Rooftop

🔥 It’s time for the ultimate Bollywood Cowboy Bash! 🤠✨

  • Stroll through the streets of an Indian bazaar, shop handcrafted gifts, get a stunning henna tattoo, snap Insta-worthy pics at our immersive photo booth, and much more.
  • Savor bold Indian spices fused with Western comfort food, paired with signature Bollywood & cowboy-inspired cocktails.
  • Groove to a high-energy Bollywood performance, a celebrity DJ spinning the hottest Bollywood, EDM & country beats, and a dance floor that won’t stop until you drop!
  • Arrive early for an exclusive speed networking session before the festivities take over! 

Don’t Miss The Grand Finale Of Emerge 2025!

Bringing a spouse or guest? – Sign them up here!

Skyline Soirée: Emerge 2025 Opening Night at Cavaña

📅 Date: April 22, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 
📍 Location: Cavaña Rooftop, 100 Channel Street 17th Floor, San Francisco

Kick off Emerge 2025 in style!

Join us for an unforgettable Opening Night Reception at Cavaña Rooftop – one of San Francisco’s most breathtaking venues. Enjoy panoramic views of the Bay, handcrafted cocktails, and an electric atmosphere as you connect with industry leaders, innovators, and fellow attendees before the conference begins.

Why You Can’t Miss This Event:

Spectacular rooftop views of the SF skyline & Bay Bridge
🍹 Crafted cocktails & gourmet bites to elevate your evening
🎶 Music & networking in an upscale, relaxed setting
🤝 Exclusive access to top industry professionals & thought leaders

Co-sponsored by Origence, this evening promises the perfect blend of inspiration, connection, and celebration — setting the stage for an incredible conference ahead.

Register Now and get ready for an evening of innovation, conversation, and stunning views!

Sunset Cruise on the Bay – A Breathtaking Evening on the Water

📅 Date: April 23, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM 
📍 Departure:  43 1/2 , Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA 94133

Set sail on a private yacht and experience San Francisco’s skyline like never before. This exclusive Sunset Cruise on the Bay offers a front-row seat to the city’s most breathtaking sights, complete with craft cocktails and great company.

What Awaits You:

🌉 Breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and SF skyline


Feel the ocean breeze, sip on a crafted cocktail, and raise a toast to new connections as you experience San Francisco at its most magical.

Secret Food Tour – San Francisco’s Hidden Culinary Gems

📅 Date: April 23, 2025
Time: Group 1 5:30 PM & Group 2 6:00 PM 
📍 Location: 1268 Valencia Street, Group 1 no later than 5:20 PM, Group 2 no later than 5:50 PM

Indulge in an exclusive Secret Food Tour through San Francisco’s best-kept culinary secrets. From legendary sourdough bread to underground speakeasies and authentic dim sum, this tour will introduce you to flavors that define the city.

✔ Taste your way through historic neighborhoods
✔ Discover family-owned eateries and hidden food spots
✔ Sip on local wines & craft cocktails

Get ready to eat like a local while networking with fellow attendees in an unforgettable, immersive setting.

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