Theme: Reimagining Education: Affordability Meets Excellence

Wednesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 2, 2025

Village by the Sea
1373 Post Road
Wells, Maine 04090

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Registration Deadline:  Friday, August 15, 2025
Changes/Cancellation: No cancellations or changes after August 15, 2025. Attendees may substitute their spot with someone from their organization for the same options. Additional charges may apply. 

An opportunity to share best practices, engage with peers, and find solutions! This conference is all about you!

Post-pandemic, the world has changed dramatically. With rapid advancements and constant shifts in job roles, finding solutions that align with today’s workforce is crucial. How can you address these challenges, leverage the successes of your peers, and support the next generation of banking professionals in finding their place in a dynamic industry? Enter the CFTEA Leaders Conference.

Explore cost-effective, high-quality options as CFTEA makes education more accessible and exciting than ever. Join us for CFTEA’s 29th annual leadership conference, a day and a half dedicated to development, collaboration with learning and development peers, and career growth.

What are people saying about last year’s attendance?

“I appreciate all the presenters and the really great conversations that happen at these events.”

“I found new ways to creatively incorporate CFTEA in our training programs at my organization.”

“I felt welcome as a newcomer. Everyone was very kind and made me feel comfortable.”

 

Village by the Sea is located is located a half an hour from the Portland, Maine International Airport. Continuing a half an hour south on Route 1 will take you to the Kittery Outlet Malls. See a brief video tour of the property and area at this link.

Located in view of the Atlantic Ocean, a few minutes to Wells Beach or Drake’s Island. Want to learn more about what you can do in Wells – The Friendliest Town in Maine? Check out their website. 

Village by the Sea provides condos with a full kitchen and multiple rooms. If you have you have others staying with you, there is a small charge for additional rooms.

Please Note:  Attendees are responsible for travel expenses.

2025 Conference Schedule

	Strategies for Creating Success Wednesday, October 1, 2025
9:30—10:00am	Check In | Grab your gift bag and drop off your donation with Tammy Perkins. (The conference is located in the event area in the Main Building.)
10:00 – 10:30am	Welcome and Group Icebreaker by CFTEA Executive Director, Andrew Lederer Get to know your table group and others better in this fun and engaging activity.
10:30 – Noon	TBD
12:00 – 1:00pm	Buffet Lunch
1:00 – 2:00pm
2:00 – 2:15pm	Afternoon Break
2:15 – 3:25pm	TBD
3:25 – 3:40pm	Afternoon Break
3:40—4:30pm	TBD
6:00 – 9:00pm
	Thursday, October 2, 2025
8:00—9:00am	Breakfast Buffet
9:00-10:00am	TBD
10:00-11:00am	Board Meeting (Non Board Members are invited and encouraged to attend to learn more about strategic planning and function of the board.)
11:00-11:15am	Morning Break
11:15am – Noon	Strategies: Putting Them All Together with CFTEA Executive Director, Andrew Lederer  Let’s take a moment to reflect on what has been gained over the conference sessions and what you want to put into practice when you get back. In this session we will examine five key steps that transform inspiration into impact.
12:15-1:00pm	Executive Committee Council Meeting  The Executive Committee remains for a final meeting.

Updated:  2024.10.16