Program | Annual Convention | American Bankers Association

Put your bank on the fast track to innovation.

Annual Convention’s program is designed to give you the big-picture, actionable insights that you and your team need to solve real-time challenges, embrace industry disruption and fuel growth. This is where you’ll learn to stay ahead of industry expectations and trends to keep your leadership and legacy secure. Explore our full range of flagship programming that will help your bank reach its full potential.

2025 Schedule

All times in ET

Sun, Oct. 20
Mon, Oct 20
Tues, Oct 21

Sun, Oct. 20

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM	Registration Open
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM	Innovation Forum
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM	Opening Reception

Mon, Oct 20

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM	Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM	Power Breakfasts
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	Opening General Session
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM	Break in The Hub
11:30 AM – 12:15 PM	Knowledge Sessions
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Power Lunches
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Guest Program
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM	General Session
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM	Break in The Hub
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM	General Session
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM	Evening Reception in The Hub

Tues, Oct 21

7:00 AM – 1:30 PM	Registration Open
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM	Power Breakfasts
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM	General Session
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM	Break in The Hub
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM	Knowledge Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:15 AM	Knowledge Sessions
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM	Industry Hot Topics Networking Lunch
1:30 PM – 3:30 PM	General Session
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM	Closing Reception

This program is subject to change. Please bookmark this page to check for continuing updates. Read ABA Conference and School Policies to help answer additional questions.

Everyone else will be there. Don’t be left behind.

ABA Annual Convention allows bank leaders to meet with their peer network and find strategies that shape their next moves toward growth and success.

WHO ATTENDS ANNUAL CONVENTION?

Meet your peers in Charlotte

We can’t wait to see you at Annual Convention. Use our Justification Letter template to get the buy-in you need to attend.

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Other Information

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Program | Annual Convention