Leadership Forum

Each year the Association hosts a one-day Leadership Forum consisting of a half-day guest speaker presentation on a timely topic, followed by a lunch and half-day leadership and planning workshop. Historically, this event has been held at no-cost to FWIT members and open to nonmembers for a nominal cost.

Announcing:  FWIT Leadership Forum X

Texas Bankers Association headquarters at

203 W 10th Street in downtown Austin

Reservations for overnight accommodations may be made at

ROYAL SONESTA STEPHEN F. AUSTIN HOTEL

701 Congress Ave, Austin, TX

Reservation Link

A special $269 room rate block has been set aside for FWIT members.

The deadline for making your reservation is Friday, March 29, 2024.

Dive into the storied past and charm of Austin, amid the unbridled elegance of The Stephen F. Austin Royal Sonesta Hotel, where you can indulge in upscale dining options, sip on a refreshing drink at the historic bar or get your heart pumping on a Peloton Bike in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Situated in the heart of downtown Austin, this historic hotel provides quick access to the city's renowned attractions like the lively scene of Sixth Street and Rainey Street, or the nearby Texas Capitol and the University of Texas.

Featured Speakers

Ramona Arora

Vice President, Enterprise Career Development -

The Walt Disney Company

Ramona Arora is passionate about helping people maximize their potential and supporting organizations in developing their leaders. With twenty years of experience in strategically developing and deploying tools that help individuals connect their true talents with ambition and vision – she has helped thousands of individuals successfully navigate career and life transitions and has led organizations in developing and optimizing talent.

Heather McKissick

Chief Executive Officer -

Credit Union Executive Society

Heather McKissick is CEO of the Credit Union Executive Society (CUES), an organization dedicated to providing credit union professionals, directors and suppliers the resources they need to reach their greatest potential. CUES' passion is being the trusted, single source for members’ professional development needs. Prior to joining CUES, Heather served as an Executive Vice President at University Federal Credit Union (UFCU), where she worked for nine years.

* PLEASE NOTE - MEMBER CANCELLATION POLICY: 

Although this is offered FREE to FWIT members in good standing,

the Association incurs costs for each Registrant. 

Registered Members who do not cancel by April 19th and do not attend will be invoiced $100. 

Substitutions are allowed with prior notification to 

Director of Education, Koren Bowie. 

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