2024 Bank On Washington Annual Forum

Join us for the 2024 Bank On Washington Annual Forum being held October 24^th and 25^th! The theme this year is Leading the Way: Embracing Financial Belonging. We explored the concept of fostering financial belonging at our forum last year and discussed the barriers and challenges faced by marginalized communities that have been historically excluded from mainstream financial services. Because this concept resonated with so many of you, this year we want to take a step further and explore financial belonging in action. We will examine leading models in our communities and discuss how to implement the financial belonging ethos. We’re excited to offer an opportunity for learning, networking, expanding partnerships, and working toward a future where everyone can achieve financial wellbeing.

What is the Bank On WA Forum?

Our annual Bank On WA Forum is more than just an annual gathering; it’s an incubator of new ideas and opportunities to help improve the financial stability of our un- and underbanked neighbors. Our goal for the forum is that people across sectors will learn together and from one another, engaging in:

• Creative problem-solving
• Imagining solutions
• Elevating positive and successful work happening around the state and country

And will leave the forum with specific, actionable steps they can take in their role to increase the equitable financial inclusion and financial wellness of their community and for all Washingtonians.

Who should attend?

• Financial institutions, government & financial regulators, community-based organizations, and educators (K-12 and higher ed.), and policy-makers who provide financial products, services, or programs to low-income and marginalized Washingtonians, and are interested in increasing financial inclusion and financial wellness
• Decision-makers and influencers in financial product and program design
• Those working in financial wellness*, especially those working directly with communities to connect people to safe, affordable, accessible financial products and services
• Those wishing to get more engaged in financial wellness* work going forward

* We define financial wellness to include those who offer financial coaching, counseling, education, or other financial services, or who have key financial conversations with clients, customers, or community members.

Registration is now open!

Registration fee: $175

• Nonprofit discount of $100 is available with coupon code: Nonprofit24
• Bringing a large group? Discount of $125 off per registrant available for organizations that send 5+ participants with coupon code: BigTeam24

If cost is a barrier to attendance, please review our scholarship eligibility and criteria and send request to: jennifer@fenwa.org

Location:
Black Pearl on the Columbia
56 S 1st Street
Washougal, WA 98671

Interested in attending Financial Coaching Foundations on October 23rd?

After you complete registration for the forum, make sure to also register for the free, pre-forum workshop hosted by Devin Stubblefield (in the same location as BOWA 2024)! Reserve your spot soon as seating is limited and registration will fill up quickly!