The Girl Banker to Headline Women in Banking at Alkami Co:lab 2026
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Alkami (Nasdaq: ALKT) announced that Natalie Bartholomew, known as The Girl Banker, will be the featured speaker for the Women in Banking session at Alkami Co:lab 2026, scheduled April 13–15, 2026 in San Diego, California.
The session will highlight women's leadership in regional and community financial institutions, network-building, mentorship, and actionable strategies for inclusive culture and personal brand development. Alkami Co:lab is described as a multi-day event focused on digital transformation and peer learning across the Alkami platform.
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News Market Reaction – ALKT
In the Dec 3 session, ALKT gained 4.44%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 03 | Conference speaker update | Positive | +4.4% | Named The Girl Banker as featured Women in Banking speaker at Co:lab 2026. |
| Nov 24 | Conference keynote news | Positive | -0.5% | Announced Ryan Leak as keynote for Co:lab 2026 leadership-focused session. |
| Nov 18 | Strategic partnership | Positive | +1.7% | Revealed Spiral partnership to embed savings, roundup, and giving tools in platform. |
| Nov 17 | Product webinar | Neutral | -0.4% | Announced webinar on Digital Sales & Service Platform and Anticipatory Banking. |
| Nov 12 | Product feature launch | Positive | +1.8% | Highlighted Application Comments launch to improve application reviews and compliance. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent company updates, including event and partnership announcements, most often coincided with modestly positive or stable price reactions, with one event showing a slight divergence.
Over the last few months, Alkami has highlighted a series of ecosystem and leadership-focused developments. Co:lab 2026 has been a recurring theme, with speaker announcements such as Ryan Leak and now The Girl Banker shaping the event’s leadership and inclusion narrative. Separately, Alkami announced a partnership with Spiral to enhance savings and giving experiences on its platform. Earlier, it promoted its Digital Sales & Service Platform via a webinar. These communications frame Alkami around digital transformation, engagement, and community-building, into which this Women in Banking announcement fits.
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Natalie Bartholomew brings her nationally recognized advocacy for women in financial services as the featured speaker for the conference's signature Women in Banking session
Natalie Bartholomew, widely known as The Girl Banker, is a third-generation community banker and current president at a bank in
"At Alkami, we want to give financial institution leaders the support and confidence they need to make an impact," said Jennifer Cortez, chief marketing officer at Alkami. "Natalie's journey and the community she's built reflect what so many women in our industry experience. She brings a relatable, authentic perspective that will really resonate with our audience."
Bartholomew's session at Alkami Co:lab 2026 will explore the unique strengths and perspectives women contribute to executive roles within regional and community financial institutions, the power of building intentional networks, and the responsibility leaders have to mentor and uplift others in their organization. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies for building inclusive cultures, advancing their careers, and building their personal brand.
"The mission of The Girl Banker has always been about creating space for women to be seen, supported, and celebrated," said Natalie Bartholomew. "Alkami Co:lab is doing something unique by investing so deeply in women's development and building community through shared stories and experiences. I'm excited and honored to be part of it."
Alkami Co:lab 2026 is a multi-day experience designed to inspire digital transformation, enable peer-to-peer learning, and showcase innovation across the Alkami Platform; the pathway to Anticipatory Banking. The event draws leaders from across the banking industry and fintech space, united in their mission to serve consumers and businesses with the best-in-class digital banking experiences they deserve.
To explore the agenda or secure your spot at Alkami Co:lab 2026, visit here.
To learn more about Anticipatory Banking and Alkami's Digital Sales & Service Platform, visit here.
Alkami has been certified by J.D. Power in 2024 and 2025 for providing "An Outstanding Mobile Banking Platform Experience."1
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