Banking AI Accelerator - Winter Series
Presented by Ishtot, Partnering with Washington Bankers Association
Event Details
The Banking AI Accelerator is an eight-week, hands-on program created specifically for financial institutions. Participants combine live instruction, guided online learning, weekly office hours, and practical applications to turn AI into a reliable partner for everyday banking work.
What You’ll Be Able to Do
Get Reliable, Consistent Results
Learn to reduce bias in communications, adjust tone, and create reusable AI profiles and skills tailored to your work.
Streamline Daily Workflows
Build a custom prompt library that speeds up recurring writing, research, analysis, and data-management tasks.
Solve More Complex Problems
Synthesize information, analyze data, and create clear charts that support faster, better-informed decisions.
Turn Skills into Bank Value
Identify practical AI opportunities that improve efficiency, strengthen decision-making, and help your bank compete smarter.
How the Accelerator Works
What You’ll Build
- A reusable library of prompts for recurring banking workflows
- AI profiles and skills that produce more dependable, role-appropriate output
- Practical methods for synthesizing documents, analyzing data, and presenting insights
- A capstone application demonstrating measurable value for your work or institution
Who Should Attend
The accelerator is designed for banking professionals across roles, functions, and departments. It is a strong fit for employees who want practical AI capability—not generic theory—and for institutions seeking responsible, repeatable ways to improve productivity and problem-solving.
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Program Details
Built for bankers: Offered in partnership with the Washington Bankers Association and Ishtot, with access extended through participating state banking associations.
Meet the Instructor
Paul Carney
Paul Carney is a global speaker, educator, entrepreneur, and former Chief Human Resources Officer of a $4.8B community bank. He is the founder of Ishtot, Inc. and has more than 35 years of experience leading business, technology, and enterprise transformation. Paul has delivered keynotes and workshops to tens of thousands of professionals and business leaders, consistently earning top ratings for relevance and real-world impact.
Paul is a Certified Prompt Engineer™ recognized for helping banking professionals move beyond AI awareness to practical AI collaboration. He teaches bankers across every role, function, and department how to work with AI as a thinking partner, productivity accelerator, and problem-solving tool by turning complex technology into clear, usable skills they can apply immediately to everyday work.
Known for his engaging teaching style, Paul blends executive-level insight with hands-on practice to equip professionals with the confidence and capability to use AI effectively, responsibly, and strategically. He frequently advises boards, startups, and executive teams on integrating AI into talent strategy and organizational design.
Register
The winter 2026 cohort begins November 3.
Register for the Accelerator View the Program BrochureRegistration may be subject to Washington sales tax. Cancellation and substitution terms are provided on the registration page.