Christine Conrad
SVP, Operations and Innovation Middlesex Federal Savings, F.A.
Christine Conrad serves in a strategic leadership role at Middlesex Federal Savings, where she focuses on transformation and innovation. Known for her forward-thinking approach to banking innovation, Christine has been a featured speaker on topics including breaking down barriers to innovation in the financial services industry and the transformative role of AI in banking operations and customer experience.
2026 Agenda Sessions
AI, risk & reality: How financial services stays safe, compliant and fast
AI isn’t coming for financial services; it’s already embedded in every workflow, every fraud pattern, and every regulatory expectation. In this fast, candid conversation, a risk operator, an ecosystem strategist, and a global regulator unpack what AI really means for the future of safety, speed, and compliance.
From synthetic identities to model‑risk blowouts to shifting regulatory expectations, this trio cuts through the hype to reveal where the industry is genuinely evolving -- and where it’s still dangerously behind. Expect sharp perspectives, real‑world examples, and a clear‑eyed look at how banks and fintechs can innovate responsibly, stay compliant, and still move at market speed.
Wednesday 01 April 10:25 - 11:05 The Pulse
AI & Agentic Systems
Compliance & Regulation
AI isn’t coming for financial services; it’s already embedded in every workflow, every fraud pattern, and every regulatory expectation. In this fast, candid conversation, a risk operator, an ecosystem strategist, and a global regulator unpack what AI really means for the future of safety, speed, and compliance.
From synthetic identities to model‑risk blowouts to shifting regulatory expectations, this trio cuts through the hype to reveal where the industry is genuinely evolving -- and where it’s still dangerously behind. Expect sharp perspectives, real‑world examples, and a clear‑eyed look at how banks and fintechs can innovate responsibly, stay compliant, and still move at market speed.
The Pulse US/Pacific