Eric Hilaire | Future Branches Boston

Future Branches Boston 2026

June 15 - 17, 2026

Sheraton Boston, MA

Eric Hilaire

Eric Hilaire

Chief Digital Officer WeStreet Credit Union

Eric Hilaire co-founded VaultRight with a vision to modernize outdated paper-based and ineffective branch operations practices still prevalent in thousands of financial institutions nationwide. Hilaire has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry serving in executive leadership roles overseeing Retail Banking and Technology. Hilaire holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management Information Systems from The University of Oklahoma.

Equipping Teams and Branches to be Human-First, Tech-Assisted Relationship Builders

8:40 AM Keynote: Put Branch Operations on Autopilot to Focus on What Matters

Branch operations still rely on countless manual processes that quietly shape risk, efficiency, and employee experience every day. In this keynote, explore how banks and credit unions are replacing paper logs, manual key controls, and reactive oversight with automation tools that create stronger visibility, faster accountability, and smarter decision-making across the branch network. From audit readiness to opening procedures and operational consistency, learn how modernizing routine controls can unlock meaningful gains in security, compliance, and branch performance.

Walk away with new insights into:


  • Digitizing routine branch controls without adding complexity for frontline teams
  • Strengthening audit readiness through real-time visibility and cleaner documentation
  • Using operational data to identify inefficiencies and improve branch consistency
  • Turning back-office processes into a stronger foundation for branch performance and risk management
 

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Eric.

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