April 14, 2026

CPE Compliance Disclosure:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

AI delivers real value when it is built on connected systems, trusted data, and clear executive direction. In this session, association executives share real-world experience on how their organizations approached AI readiness by strengthening data foundations, improving integration across core systems such as an AMS, and intentionally connecting the broader technology ecosystem. Through practical examples and executive-level discussion, the session explores how thoughtful technology design enables AI to support better decision-making, operational efficiency, and long-term organizational strategy.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Understand the executive choices required to design a connected, AI-ready technology ecosystem
Learn how data and core systems work together to enable practical, scalable AI use cases
Identify leadership actions that strengthen system integration, data flow, and long-term technology performance

 

 

INSTRUCTOR(S): Rene Shonerd, MEd, CAE, EVP, Chief Information Officer, Independent Community Bankers of America; Marta Sokol, CPA, MBA, Chief Financial Officer, Wireless Infrastructure Association

DELIVERY METHOD: Group Internet-Based

CPE CREDITS: 1.5

LEVEL: Intermediate

NASBA CATEGORY: Information Technology

CAE Subject Domain: Operations

PREREQUISITES:  C-Level Management Experience

In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, CPE credits have been granted based on a 50-minute hour.

U.S Transactions Corp. (CPE Sponsor ID: 138278) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.