Association for Financial Professionals of Arizona upcoming events

June Webinar- Wednesday, June 17, 2026- Strengthening ACH Risk Management: What’s Changing (06/17/2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The AFPA Arizona is hosting a CTP-certified webinar titled "Strengthening ACH Risk Management: What’s Changing" on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Phoenix Time. [1]

Event Details

Topic: New Nacha Risk Management Rules and fraud monitoring expectations.
Speaker: Olivia Maciel, Senior Director at Nacha.
Format: Virtual webinar.

Pricing & Registration

Full Members: Free (Included in annual membership).
Regular Members: $30
Guests: $50
Corporate Practitioners: Complimentary passes are available in limited quantities. [1]

To request a complimentary pass or ask questions about the event, you can contact the event administrator by email at kimlott@kmlmanagement.com.

Olivia Maciel is the Senior Director in the ACH Education and Corporate Outreach Group at Nacha. In this role, she works closely with corporate end users to enhance their understanding of the ACH Network, their responsibilities, and any additional ACH education that is needed. She also leads Nacha’s efforts on the ISO 20022 Nacha Guides.

With 15 years of experience in banking and payments, Maciel has held multiple roles at The Clearing House, including product management for the private-sector ACH operator (EPN). She also served as product manager in treasury management at Regions Bank, for ACH, RTP, wire, and payments strategy.

Payment is by WildApricot Affinipay. Please register even if you have a full membership so that we have an accurate attendee count.

August Luncheon Event -Wednesday, August 19th 2026 -AI and Technology for the Modern Treasury & Finance Leader (08/19/2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

August Luncheon Event

Date and Time : Wednesday, August 19, 2026 11:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.

Location: 16260 N 71st St. Suite 106 | Scottsdale, AZ 85254- The Gallery

Speaker: Jim Boswell, Treasury & Finance Leader, FullSpeed Automotive

REMINDER: All AFPA events qualify for CTP credit!

AI and Technology for the Modern Treasury & Finance Leader

Data and artificial intelligence are reshaping how leaders think, decide, and lead. This session presents several thoughts on how modern finance and treasury leaders are using data, analytics, and AI to improve decision-making, accelerate insight, and build more adaptive organizations. Rather than focusing on tools alone, the discussion centers on the leader’s mindset, organizational readiness, and practical ways to integrate AI responsibly and effectively.

The goal is to leave attendees with a clearer understanding of what AI-augmented leadership looks like in practice and how to begin applying it in their own organizations as soon as they are back in the office.

Jim Boswell is a finance executive with extensive experience leading analytics, planning, and technology transformation in large, multi-unit organizations. He focuses on practical applications of data and AI to improve decision-making, organizational performance, and leadership effectiveness across finance and operations.

Agenda:

11:30-12:00 p.m. Attendee arrival and registration

12:00-1:00 p.m. Presentation

Regular members: $50
Guests: $70
Full members: included in annual membership

Payment is by WildApricot Affinipay.

Please register even if you have a full membership so that we have an accurate attendee count.

2026 Desert Summit Conference- Friday Sept 18- The PERA Club in Tempe (09/18/2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The 2026 Desert Summit Conference will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, at The PERA Club in Tempe, Arizona. This premier single-day event brings together the local treasury and finance community for a comprehensive lineup of expert speakers, continuing education credits and professional networking.

Key Deadlines & Details

Speaking Applications: Deadline to submit topics is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Sponsorships Available: Packages include Gold Sponsor ($1,250.00) and Silver Sponsor ($750.00) tiers.
Early Registration: Open now through the AFP of Arizona website at www.afparizona.org.
Event Benefits: Earn CTP credits, connect with industry peers, and enjoy catered food.

Contact Information

For questions regarding registration, speaking slots, or corporate sponsorships, contact the Desert Summit Management team at kimlott@kmlmanagement.com or call 303-883-4152.