AI Governance for Banks and Credit Unions: What Leaders Need to Do Now
Aug 12, 2026
As financial institutions explore new opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, many leaders are asking the same question: How do we encourage innovation while maintaining appropriate oversight and control?
AI governance is quickly becoming a critical component of risk management. Institutions must establish policies, accountability, employee training, and monitoring practices that support responsible AI use while addressing regulatory expectations and operational risks.
Join us on September 29, 2026 at 12pm ET for a practical discussion on the governance frameworks financial institutions should be considering today—and the role employee education plays in making those frameworks effective.
Attendees will learn:
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The core components of an effective AI governance program
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Key risks associated with employee use of AI tools
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How policies, controls, and training work together to support responsible AI adoption
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Emerging regulatory and examiner considerations related to AI
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Questions leadership teams should be asking before implementing AI initiatives
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How workforce education can help reduce AI-related operational, compliance, and reputational
This session is free to attend and designed for risk, compliance, BSA/AML, operations, and information security leaders, plus executives, board members, and anyone responsible for AI oversight.
About the speaker:
Kevin Olsen is an Accredited ACH Professional, Accredited Payments Risk Professional, National Check Professional, as well as a certified NCP Instructor with additional computer network, database, and security settings. Over the past couple decades, Kevin has been involved with product creation, design, implementation, education, and consulting for multiple platforms within remote deposit capture, ACH, and faster payments. Kevin has worked with financial institutions of all sizes in multiple countries to create products, services, departments, systems, teams, and results that help financial institutions become more productive, compliant, and secure.