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ALACHA's Annual Conference

A BIG "thank you" to everyone who attended, sponsored, exhibited and/or presented in 2011. We couldn't have done it without you and we look forward to seeing you again in 2012.

Participate in 2012 : 2012 Conference Info : 2012 Exhibitor Opps : 2012 Sponsorship Opps
Sample Agenda : 2011 Exhibitors/Sponsors : Conference Details

Participate in 2012

Learn all about 2012 conference opportunities with the information below.

2012 Conference Information

If you are a financial institution, corporation, or government agency who is faced with rapidly evolving ACH Payment and Treasury Management issues, this conference is for you! Regulations, compliance, and risk management issues - just to name a few - grow more extreme and daunting with each passing year. We understand. That's why the ALACHA Annual Conference sessions contain the kind of practical information and solutions you need to address the very challenges you and your financial institution face. In addition, our vendor exhibit area is a great place and excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about the latest cutting-edge applications. Lastly, the conference is a super way to network and learn from your peers. So plan ahead and don't miss the ALACHA Annual Conference in 2012!

Previous Conference Quotes

"Great speakers as always! Liked the concurrent sessions."

"One of the best ALACHA conference I have attended. Really enjoyed the breakout sessions which covered different topics."

"Conference exceeded expectations this year. Excellent topics and speakers."

"Concurrent sessions were a great idea."

2012 Exhibitor Opportunities

You wont want to miss this opportunity to present your organization as a leader in the electronic payments industry! Payments professionals are constantly trying to stay current with critical payments systems changes, issues, and trends - the kind impacting their organization every day. We've seen a number of developments over the years and the industry continues to evolve. It is imperative that organizations are well versed on the latest applications and regulations. This conference will make payments systems understandable and help attendees achieve success in today's challenging environment. Our goal is to ensure attendees have access to the latest information needed to address the issues affecting their businesses and your solutions might just be the answer. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to participate in ALACHA 22nd Annual Conference! See below for exhibitor/sponsor information and registration. If you have any questions, please call 205-733-0006 or 800-523-6003.

Details:
Register as early as possible to maximize your investment and exposure in ALACHA's conference marketing collateral. Exhibitor registrations received prior to the 2012 deadline will be represented within all print and electronic marketing pieces ALACHA or ATMA distributes. While you may register after the deadline, you will not be represented within any collateral created and/or distributed prior to your registration date.

Exhibitors are located in the same room as the continental breakfast and breaks.
6 ft. draped/skirted table, electricity, wastebasket and 2 chairs
1 complimentary conference registration, which includes all events and meals. Each additional person who would like to attend the conference will be charged $130.
Exhibitor recognition posters displaying company name.
Company name in all conference marketing materials (conference brochure, newsletters, mailings, online communications, and the ALACHA & ATMA websites, etc.), if registered by the 2012 deadline.
Conference attendee list provided prior to event.

Registration:
All exhibitors must complete the Exhibitor Application Form and return to ALACHA no later than the 2012 early bird deadline to take advantage of early bird pricing.

2012 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor "The 22nd Annual ALACHA Conference to enhance your visibility and promote your products and services! Sponsorships received prior to the 2012 deadline will be represented within all print and electronic marketing pieces ALACHA distributes. While you may register after the 2012 deadline, you will not be represented within any collateral created and/or distributed prior to your registration date.

Company name in all conference marketing materials (conference brochure, newsletters, mailings, online communications, and the ALACHA & ATMA websites, etc.), if registered by the 2012 deadline!
Signage and recognition for sponsoring the function
Conference attendee list provided prior to event
Sponsorship includes providing brochure or flier about your company to be distributed to each attendee in their conference materials. Marketing materials must be provided to ALACHA no later than the 2012 deadline.
Recognition from podium at opening remarks

Availability:

Refreshment Breaks - ~$500 (Multiple Sponsorships Available)
Continental Breakfast - ~$500 (Multiple Sponsorships Available)
Luncheon - ~$1,000 (Multiple Sponsorships Available)

Sample Agenda: (this was the 2011 agenda)

Time

Agenda Item & Description

6:30 AM - 8:15 AM

Registration, Continental Breakfast

7:00 AM - 8:00 AM

Early Bird Session - "Government Regulatory Update"
- Richard Pearson, Partner, Balch & Bingham

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

Opening Remarks
- Gai C. Craig, AAP, CTP, Executive Director, Alabama ACH Association
- Jennifer Solomon, President, Alabama Treasury Management Association

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Keynote: "The ACH Network: Positioning for the Future"
Jan Estep, President and CEO of NACHA, will discuss how NACHA and the ACH Network continue to adapt to change. As the ACH Network evolves and re-defines itself, emerging trends and needs as well as a solid foundation of existing Rules and solutions help guide us into the future. Today's environment provides opportunities to create competitive advantages, while continuing to balance risk and innovation. Moving forward into 2012, learn how you and your clients can take advantage of the ACH Network's capabilities and tools as it evolves in concert with the payments industry.
- Janet O. Estep, NACHA

9:35 AM - 10:30 AM

"Managing Risk Coming & Going"
Handling unauthorized ACH debit disputes for incoming ACH items, managing risk of ACH debit origination and combating the new threat of account takeover and the potential impact to credit origination is a daunting task for financial institutions. The risk factors are unique for each and require a combination of best practice methodologies and technology to stay a step ahead of the fraudsters. Hear speakers share their insight, experience and "HOW" they are managing the exposure unique to each environment.
- Debbie Peace, ACH Alert
- Connie Livingston, Regions Bank

"Changing Regs... Changing Rules? What this means for your Organization"
Checks and their rapid and successful transition to image exchange have spawned many new image-enabled products and services. So what's the next step in seeking ways to further leverage the continuing evolution of the check payment? Many think it will be the electronification all the way to the check writer while still others believe that is already happening today. What changes could be coming based on the 2011 proposed changes to Reg CC to support these electronically created items? And how might these changes impact your business. Join us for a fast-paced session that looks at new ideas for exchanging payments using that familiar check but one that is no longer tethered to its paper past.
- Ellen Heffner, ECCHO

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Refreshment Break

10:45 AM - 11:40 AM

"The New FFIEC Guidance Supplement"
The new FFIEC Guidance supplement to the 2005 Authentication in an Internet Banking Environment was issued on June 28, 2011 and FI's must have plans in place by January 2012. This guidance expands the measures financial institutions need to take to protect Internet banking customers from online fraud. Financial Institutions are now required to implement stronger layered security to protect against today's threats. We will discuss highlights of the new guidance including: Risk assessments, Layered Security, User Education and which technology will meet the demands.
- Luann Kohlmann, AAP, Director of Education, WACHA

"The Repeal of Reg Q"
Treasurers who thought the ambitious Dodd-Frank financial reform bill would not disrupt routine cash management operations are getting a wake-up call. While over-the-counter derivatives rules and rating agency regulation attracted the most attention from treasury pros in the run-up to the bill's passage, they are now discovering that the repeal of Regulation Q could change how they deal with overnight account balances. Now banks are free to pay interest on corporate checking account balances for the first time since the Depression. With interest-bearing accounts paying 25 basis points or less, permitting banks to pay interest on checking account balances doesn't look too important, but when interest rates move up, the elimination of Reg Q, combined with FDIC transaction account guarantee programs, will cause a major competitive dislocation. It could profoundly affect the flow of capital and the risk profile of banks.
- Jill Capicchioni, AAP, CUA, Channel Manager, FIS Global

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Jim Stickley
Jim Stickley, renowned security expert, is the author of The Truth about Identity Theft. This entertaining book walks you through the real life scams and exploits that Stickley has been hired to perform. This book also teaches how to protect yourself through 46 unique "truths" which protect yourself and your business from identity thieves. As CTO, Vice President of Strategy & Solutions, and Co-Founder for TraceSecurity, Jim Stickley has been instrumental in directing the TraceSecurity strategy. Jim will be covering the following areas that impact all Financial Institutions: ATM Security-Those Pesky Skimmers; Card Security-The Wallet Tap and Go; Social Media-How to stay safe online; Open Q & A.
- Jim Stickley, CTO, VP of Strategy & Solutions & Co-Founder, TraceSecurity

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Luncheon

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

"Alternative Payments - A Lower Cost/Safer Way to Pay Online"
Learn about NACHA's online payment alternative. Secure Vault Payments. SVP is the only payment option that operates on existing financial institution platforms (online banking)
- Beth Ewing, CCM, EWise

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

"Computer and Network Intrusion"
Cyber Crimes are a part of our daily lives today, yet many do not understand the impact of these frauds. Security Experts agree that it's not a matter of if your network will be breached, but a matter of when and how devastating the damage. The result of Cyber Crimes today is escalating fraud throughout all payment systems, mounting losses, and lost reputations. This session evaluates current methods criminals use to infect business, consumer and financial institution networks and computers in order to facilitate financial fraud and steal confidential data. The program concludes with suggestions for financial institutions to mitigate the threats.
- Rayleen Pirnie, Director, Compliance and Fraud, EPCOR

"Data Tokenization"
Most data security practitioners and information security groups within organizations are aware of the value and benefits derived from using tokenization - both on-premise and cloud-based - including its effectiveness for protecting credit card numbers and Personally Identifiable Information (PII). However, many organizations face integration challenges while implementing tokenization. Peter will detail the business and security benefits of tokenization. He will explain why it's important, the differences between on-premise and cloud-based tokenization solutions, what IT professionals need to consider in terms of infrastructure requirements when implementing it and detail approaches to implementing tokenization. You will also be presented be with real-world examples of implementation challenges that were successfully mitigated, along with lessons learned in the process.
- Peter Goldberg, Senior Solution Architect, Liaison

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Refreshment Break

3:15 PM - 4:15 PM

"Most Common Gaps in ACH Risk Management Programs"
Financial Institutions and Companies alike implement risk management programs for their business activities. This session we will highlight common gaps found in ACH Risk Management Programs. Risk Management is critical for all aspects of payment processing for both FIs and their originators. Gaps in data security practices, IT Policies, and human resource practices will be among the topics discussed during this session.
- Sean Carter, AAP, NEACH

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM

Closing Remarks
- Gai C. Craig, CTP, Executive Director, Alabama ACH Association
- Jennifer Solomon, President, Alabama Treasury Management Association

Some of the 2011 Exhibitors & Sponsors

ACH Alert
Electronic Check Clearing House Organization (ECCHO)
Federal Reserve Bank, Atlanta
RedKnot Resource Group
SecureVault Payments

2012 Conference Details

Hotel:
Minutes from downtown Birmingham, The Wynfrey Hotel is connected to the upscale shopping mecca Riverchase Galleria at 1000 Riverchase Galleria (www.wynfrey.com, 205-987-1600 or 800-996-3739). ALACHA has reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate of ~$144 single or double/~$174 club level. All reservations must be received by the 2012 deadline. Reservations received after this date will only be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. So call and book your room(s) today. Please mention you will be attending the event name "ALACHA" for the discounted rate.

Conference Cancellation Policy:
If you cannot attend, substitutions are welcome. If you cancel after the 2012 deadline, 50% of the registration fee will be charged. Sorry, no refunds for those who do not attend.

Certification Credits: 2011 Conference attendees were eligible for up to 8.5 AAP credits. Additional credits were available for other certifications.

Registration:
If you are interested in sponsoring any of the above, please complete the Sponsor & Application Form and FAX to ALACHA at (205) 733-0606. Full payment must be received to reserve your sponsorship. To have your name in the conference brochure, please return the form with payment by the 2012 deadline.

If you have any questions
please contact ALACHA at
(205) 733-0006 or 800-523-6003.