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Mark Your Calendar for SFE's 22nd Annual Conference & Expo

May 8 – 10, 2012, Biloxi, MS

Conference Highlights

If you can only attend one conference this year, this is the one! Times have been tough but now there are encouraging signs of economic recovery on the horizon. This conference will equip you with the tools and information that are vital to your organization as you focus on new opportunities for growth. There's something for every financial institution payments professional at every experience level! The conference and exhibit hall will offer insights and answers for individuals from member and non-member financial institutions, businesses and government offices. You'll learn about rapidly evolving technological advances in products and services as well as changing rules and regulations.

You don't want to miss the southeast's premier gathering of financial visionaries! Register and plan to attend! We are looking forward to a dynamic event! We promise you an enjoyable and rewarding professional and personal experience.

Southern Financial Exchange's conference is the most comprehensive event in the region for payments professionals. Over 250 experts and decision-makers from various financial institutions and other service providers take advantage of this unique regional opportunity for payments professionals to learn, network and build relationships at an exceptional value! The conference examines changes to the industry and discusses their potential impact - both positive and negative - on your business strategy. Industry leaders dedicated to understanding and shaping the payments industry will share valuable insight, hands-on experience and personal knowledge to help you save time and money.

"Southern Financial Exchange's conference is the most comprehensive event in the region for payments professionals."

Who Should Attend?

• Executive Officers
• Managers
• Consultants
• Analysts and Professionals
• Treasurers
• Controllers
• Credit Union Personnel
• CPAs and Community Bankers
• Personnel from corporate and government sectors with responsibilities in:
  • Payments of all Types
  • Treasury/Cash Management, Product Management, Business Development, Internet/Electronic/Mobile Banking
  • Operations, Product Services, Deposit Services, Compliance/Audit, Fraud Prevention, Check & Image Services
     

CPE Credits

Earn up to 13 AAP continuing education credits for attending conference sessions and 2 additional credits for attending a pre-conference workshop. Sessions may also be eligible for other industry certification renewal credits. Check with your certifying organization for eligibility requirements.
 

You don't want to miss the southeast's premier
gathering of financial visionaries! We are looking
forward to another dynamic event! We promise
you an enjoyable & rewarding professional &
personal experience.
 

Pre-Conference Workshops

We encourage all workshop registrants to check in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the program to avoid missing the beginning of the sessions. Walk ins are welcome. You may register and pay with a check on site or online in advance.
 

Exhibitors

Conference exhibitors bring to you the latest in payments products and services information. See the last conference's exhibitors or become an exhibitor for 2012.
 

Sponsors

Our conference is made possible by our generous sponsors. See the last conference's sponsors or become a sponsor for 2012.
 

Around Biloxi

Beyond the gaming and entertainment, there are many opportunities for adventure in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. Learn all about it here.
 

Hotel Information

This year's conference will be held at Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. Learn more here.
 

Golf Tournament

The annual pre-conference golf tournament will be held at Shell Landing Golf Club. Get more information here.
 

Dress Code

Business casual is suggested for all events.
 

Green Initiative

In an effort to reduce waste and decrease the use of paper products at the meeting, there will be no paper copies of session handouts at the event. One week prior to the conference you will be provided a web link to the handouts available at that time. Please take a minute to review the handouts and print any you would like to review. Notepaper will be provided at the event for taking notes. The handouts will be available electronically for 6 months after the conference.
 

About Southern Financial Exchange (SFE)

Southern Financial Exchange is a regional not-for-profit payments association headquartered in New Orleans, LA. For more than 30 years, SFE has provided industry leadership, payment systems education, compliance support, consulting and risk management services. Our members are financial institutions and businesses primarily in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Our mission is to provide leadership, education, and innovative, cost effective products and services for the mutual benefit of our members and their customers.