BankWorld

October 8- 10
Foxwoods Resort Casino

October 8- 10
Foxwoods Resort Casino

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As a Platinum Sponsor of BankWorld, Passerelle is happy to provide free registration to the BankWorld Event. To claim your free registration, use code BW_Free at checkout. 

Join Us at BankWorld 2025

BankWorld 2025 unites banking leaders from across southern New England. BankWorld is the region’s flagship gathering for banking professionals seeking fresh ideas, proven strategies, and peer connections.

In 2025, an expanded exhibit hall will showcase top banking suppliers, technology innovators, and consultants, with extended hours and over three hours dedicated to networking. Attendees will also benefit from dynamic educational sessions designed to deliver practical insights that improve efficiency, strengthen customer service, and drive profitability.

A highlight of this year’s agenda is a fireside chat with John O’Connor, SVP and CIO of Avidia Bank, who will share how the bank is building a modern data foundation to improve operations, enhance customer engagement, and prepare for AI adoption. 

Why Attend?

At BankWorld 2025, expect to:

  • Gain real-world strategies from peer banks in New England.
  • Network with fintech leaders and top service providers.
  • Explore sessions on data strategy, digital marketing ROI, fintech partnerships, executive compensation, and more.
  • Connect with decision-makers across IT, operations, finance, and the C-suite.

Featured Session: How Avidia Bank is Building a Modern Bank on a Strategic Data Foundation

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Join Passerelle and John O’Connor, CIO at Avidia Bank, on Friday, October 10 at 9 a.m. In this session, you’ll learn how Avidia Bank is:

  • Implementing a Phased Data Modernization Blueprint:  Transitioning from 30-day reporting cycles to real-time dashboards with a composable architecture.
  • Capturing Early Wins with Measurable ROI: Leveraging MVPs such as Customer 360, loan data integration, and real-time financial reporting to demonstrate value quickly.
  • Laying the Groundwork for AI: Building an AI-ready infrastructure to enable predictive analytics, CRM automation, and performance benchmarking.
  • Driving a Leadership-Led Culture Shift: Aligning IT and executive leadership to move from reactive operations to a proactive, data-informed strategy.
  • Sharing Practical Recommendations for Peer Banks: Offering actionable steps for institutions in the $1B–$5B asset range to begin or accelerate modernization without massive disruption.