This fall, Financial Women in Texas (FWIT) heads to Austin for its 17th Annual Conference, September 27–29 at Hotel Viata. The event brings women from across Texas together for education, professional growth and plenty of time to connect with peers. Whether you are already part of the FWIT community or are just learning about the organization, the annual conference is a great opportunity to get involved and see what FWIT is all about.
FWIT brings women in banking and financial services at all stages of their careers together to exchange ideas and experiences, build leadership skills and create opportunities to learn from and support one another.
This year’s conference will include a silent auction, first-time-attendee gathering, a welcome reception, interactive networking activities and FWIT’s annual Gala and Awards Ceremony, which is being held this year at Austin City Limits.
Speakers and presenters at the conference will include:
- Genesis Gavino, chief of staff, Austin City Manager’s Office
- Brandy Patterson, 2025–26 FWIT president;
- Sarah Preston, 2026–27 FWIT president;
- Nayer Sikder, FWIT director of membership;
- Jessica Lovell, director of customer experience at First National Bank of Texas, on The Endurance Trap: Redefining Success Beyond Survival Mode;
- Emily Greenwald, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, with a Banking Outlook;
- Olivia Hayden, vice president/product impact at Credit Mountain, presenting an AI Workshop: Making Artificial Intelligence Work for You;
- Emily Hollis, CEO of ALM First on How Passion, Persistence and Purpose Built a Financial Company;
- Amanda Smith, head of marketing at Darling Consulting Group, reveals The Real Cost of 81 Cents; and
- Jill Vaughan, Smith-Hutson Endowed Chair of Banking at Sam Houston State University, presenting Change is Great…You Go First.
