Strength of MDIs: A Roundup of 2025 MDI Research from the National Bankers Association and our partners

This year, the National Bankers Association brought together over 260 attendees, 27 sponsors, and more than 30 strategic partners and advisory council members  for two days of dynamic discussion and collaboration at our 2025 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C.  The theme of this year’s conference was growth—and despite the headwinds, one thing is clear: we’re poised for it.   Across every session and conversation, we explored what it means to drive growth in today’s politic

As digital expectations rise, one of the most effective strategies for MDIs has been building shared technology platforms that reduce costs while expanding digital capacity.  The MDI ConnectTech program supports this effort by helping banks assess technology needs, design implementation roadmaps, and connect with vetted vendors. Through ConnectTech, modernization becomes more affordable and efficient.

At Optus Bank, which is a member of the National Bankers Association, financial empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a movement rooted in Banking on Communities. That’s why they jumped at the opportunity to bring the Our Money Matters (OMM) program to life in their community.