Banking Modernization

Panel Talk

Aug 21 2025 | 6 PM | Dallas, TX

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Modernize Banking: Accelerate innovation, empower teams, delight customers

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Join us for an exclusive event where innovation meets impact. Discover how leading banks are transforming operations, accelerating growth, and delivering standout customer experiences with modular, AI-driven, cloud-native solutions.

Fix the Core, Fuel the Future – Say goodbye to legacy systems and hello to streamlined operations, faster service, and smarter decision-making.
Empower Your People – Free your teams from manual tasks and fragmented data. Boost morale, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Accelerate Innovation – Launch new products in weeks, not months. Leverage low-code tools, embedded finance, and real-time insights to stay ahead.

Why attend

Gain strategic insights

Learn how forward-thinking banks are reimagining their core systems to drive agility, resilience, and long-term growth.

Real world inspiration

Hear how industry leaders are overcoming legacy challenges and unlocking new value through modular, cloud-native solutions.

Connect with peers

Exchange ideas with fellow banking professionals who are navigating similar modernization journeys and share your passion for innovation.

Speakers

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In his current position, Mr. Diaz is responsible for developing strategic information technology plans and road maps to meet the company’s business goals. Current responsibilities include technology platforms, digital transformation, data analytics, technology risk, information security and business continuity across various lines of business throughout the organization.

Jeff Kesler

Jeffrey Kesler is a highly experienced community banking executive with over 25 years of helping banks grow responsibly while staying focused on people, relationships, and long-term value. As one of the founding members of Veritex Holdings, he joined the company before its first acquisition in 2009 and played a key role in its strategic growth.

Tom Snyder

Tom Snyder brings over 15 years of fintech sales leadership to his role as Head of Sales – US at Temenos. With a strong track record in business strategy, process improvement, and change management, Tom has led high-performing teams across startups and global enterprises. He is known for building trusted, long-term client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that align with customer goals and drive enterprise value.

Kaue Tozzi

An engineer by trade and a banking geek by passion, Kaue is a product leader who has spent his career ushering in the future of financial services. Kaue leads Product Strategy & Partnerships globally for Temenos. Previously, Kaue was a product management executive at other fintech’s and served a decades-long tenure at JPMorgan, most recently leading their global RTP strategy.

Darlene Ellison

Darlene brings over 38 years of combined experience in Psychology and Finance, along with a strong commitment to community service. She has spent the past 18 years in banking, holding leadership roles in Marketing, Sales, and Business Development. Currently, she serves as SVP and Lakewood Market Leader at Veritex Community Bank, soon to be Huntington Bank.

Agenda

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  • Doors open at 6 PM
  • Welcome by Tom Snyder, Director of Banking & Sales – Temenos
  • Fireside chat with Denys Diaz, CIO – Towne Bank & Tom Synder
  • Panel discussion with Jeffrey Kesler, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Future Financial Bankshares, and Darlene Ellison-SVP, Lakewood Market Leader at Veritex Community Bank.
  • Leading with Innovation, Kaue Tozzi, Head of Product Strategy and Partnerships, Temenos

Let’s build the future of banking—together.

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Take the first step toward smarter, faster, future-ready banking.

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