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Banking & Finance Symposium

For over 100 years, the University of Mississippi School of Business has been educating business leaders. The agenda and sponsor recognition for 2026 will be posted soon. Registration will open near the end of June.

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Five panelists on stage during the 2025 symposium.

About the Symposium

The Banking and Finance Symposium is an annual event hosted by the University of Mississippi School of Business Administration. It brings together financial professionals, students, and academics to discuss current trends and challenges in the banking and finance industry. The symposium features keynote speakers, panel discussions, and breakout sessions that cover topics such as artificial intelligence, regulatory issues, cybersecurity, and growth strategies (M&A)..

Previous Symposium Agendas and Files

View past programs and listen to panels through a dedicated Box folder.

For Prospective Sponsors

For sponsorship information, email Phil Buffington at pbuffington@balch.com.

Save the Date November 6 (Ole Miss v. Georgia) 2026 Ole Miss Banking and Finance Symposium, Oxford Conference Center, Oxford, MS, Registration link should be live near the end of June, School of Business logo.

Connect and Learn

Network with industry leaders in banking and finance.
Ken Cyree, Stan Viner, and Noel Wilkin at the 2025 symposium.

Ken Cyree, Stan Viner, and Provost, Noel Wilkin, at the 2025 symposium.

Attendees during the 2025 symposium.

A male and two females posing for a photo during the symposium.

Shella Sylla (Prismm), Heath Viner (AvidXchange), and Martha Underwood (Prismm).

Two men posing for a photo in from of the Super Talk banner during the symposium.

Gant Boone (BankFirst) and Lt. Col. Sheldon Morris (Ole Miss).

Three young men pose for a group photo during the symposium.

Ole Miss Business students at the symposium.

A group of men taking a selfie during the symposium.

Charles Potts (ICBA) taking a selfie with Ken Cyree (School of Business), Matt McCraw (Trustmark), and robbie Barnes (Priority One).

A group of three young women posing for a photo during the reception.

Kendall Schottenfeld (Bank Director), Katherine Tracy (Bank Director), and Michelle Nealy (Synovus).

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