Beyond Borders: Future-Ready Strategies for Trade and Payments
May 18 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
A World Trade Month Event
Join us for a forward-looking World Trade Month event exploring the rapid transformation reshaping global trade and payments. As new technologies, digital currencies and shifting supply chains redefine how money and goods move across borders, this program will offer timely insights into what it all means for your business.
Hear from industry experts on emerging trends, evolving risks and new opportunities, and walk away better equipped to navigate an increasingly fast-changing global marketplace.
Event Details
Date: Monday, May 18, 2026
Time: 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Embassy Suites, 4705 Clydesdale Pkwy, Loveland, CO 80538
Lunch will be available beginning at noon. The program will begin at 12:15 p.m.
Space is limited. Please RSVP by May 11.
Questions? Contact Sara at [email protected].
Featured Sessions
The Future of Cross-Border Payments: New Capabilities and Emerging Digital Money Innovations
Presented by Michael Salerno, Vice President, Global Banking & Institutional Payments at FNBO
From Volatility to Control: Rethinking Global Trade Execution in a Disrupted Supply Chain Environment
Presented by Priya Kumar, CEO of Sustainable, Inc.
Why Attend
- Gain insight into the future of global trade and cross-border payments
- Learn how emerging digital money innovations may impact international business
- Explore strategies for navigating supply chain volatility and disruption
- Hear practical guidance from experts in global banking and supply chain execution
- Connect with business leaders interested in international trade and market strategy
About the Speakers
Michael Salerno
Vice President, Global Banking & Institutional Payments, FNBO
Michael Salerno is the Head of Global Banking at FNBO, a $35 billion privately owned bank operating more than 100 locations across nine states. His work includes international payments, foreign exchange management and trade finance solutions for corporate and correspondent banking customers.
Michael has more than 20 years of international banking experience and serves on multiple advisory boards and speaking panels. He also serves as treasurer of the Nebraska District Export Council and the National Association of District Export Councils. Michael is known for helping organizations simplify the complexities of doing business internationally.
Priya Kumar
CEO, Sustainable, Inc.
Priya Kumar is the CEO of Sustainable, Inc., an execution-focused supply chain consulting firm that helps organizations deliver measurable results across procurement, logistics and sales and operations planning.
With more than 18 years of experience, Priya has led transformation efforts across strategic sourcing, category management, supplier management, demand planning and end-to-end supply chain operations in industries including consumer products, retail, industrial manufacturing, chemicals and biotech.
Priya is also a professor in the Supply Chain department at The University of Texas at Austin McCombs School of Business, the McCombs Alumni Chapter leader and a Board Member of ASCM. She is known for bringing a practical, execution-focused perspective to complex supply chain challenges.
Most recently, Priya created and launched elevAIt Procurement, an AI sourcing and procurement tool designed to help teams build sourcing capacity, accelerate execution and strengthen category intelligence.
Join us for timely insight, practical perspective and a clearer view of what comes next in global trade and payments.