New technology featured at ABA Community Bankers' Conference, Feb. 18-21.

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New banking technology--from remote deposit to biometrics--will be among the topics discussed at the ABA National Conference for Community Bankers, which will be held Feb 18-21 at the Desert Springs J.S. Marriott Resort & Spa, Palm Desert, Calif.

The theme of the conference is "Not Business As Usual: Community Banking Beyond the Box."

Other topics that will be discussed include strategic succession planning, successful delivery of a health savings account (HSA) products and competitive and profitability issues.

This year's conference will feature more roundtable discussions, organized by bank asset size. There will also be expanded networking and exhibit hall opportunities.

Inspiring keynote speakers will include:

* Koris Kearns Goodwin, author of "Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln."

* Jason Jennings, author of "Think BIG-Act Small, How America's Best Performing Companies Keep...