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Top reasons to attend Annual Convention

Our industry is reshaping itself every day. It’s crucial to meet these changes and challenges head-on – and Annual Convention is where you’ll learn how to do it.

Sustainable bank growth

Adopt strategies to remain agile, embrace disruptions and fuel growth in ways you have yet to imagine.

Your problems, solved

Find innovative strategies tailored to your bank’s specific needs, with the help of insights from experts.

Effective networking

Put your connections to strategic use through peer exchanges and benchmarking opportunities.

Develop as a team

Learn to create synergy between the C-suite and emerging leaders to support your bank at a higher level.

Let’s break it down

Get critical insights from General Sessions and keynote addresses

Be inspired by industry experts and big names, stay on top of trends and hear about critical topics that’ll form the baseline of your growth strategy. 2024 speakers included Jamie Dimon, General Mark Milley and Diana Nyad.

Focus on specifics during Knowledge Sessions

Take your pick of 20 concurrent Knowledge Sessions on innovation, leadership and talent management, profitability and customer experience. Send your team to different sessions to maximize your ROI.

Develop your team with the Emerging Leaders Program

Your rising talent can take advantage of professional development opportunities designed to build a crucial peer network and level-up their skills.

Demystify the innovation process at the Innovation Forum

Before Annual Convention begins, find yourself at the forefront of cutting-edge strategies. This program is included with your registration – be sure to select when you register.

Build strategic partnerships in The Hub

Meet with new industry providers or build upon the solutions that fit your bank's specific needs.

Receptions designed for networking and fun!

Strengthen your network, talk about the topics that matter and enjoy the Southern hospitality of Charlotte during our receptions.

Bring your team

Save money and increase your ROI when you register as a team . Send your top talent to our Emerging Leaders programming while they’re here to better support your bank’s mission.

What do other bank leaders think?

"Bravo to the ABA team. All of the details of the conference were executed with precision and expertise. Such a wonderful conference full of worthwhile information and networking opportunities galore."

"It is our job as CEOs to think strategically and navigate the path to the future. You can’t do that by sitting in your bank. You need to be open to new ideas and concepts and you get that at the ABA Annual Convention."

"The Annual Convention is the place to gain high-level insights into where the banking industry is going, and how banks like yours and mine can meet emerging challenges and compete effectively."

"What I enjoyed most about Annual Convention was connecting with bankers from all over the country. There was an exciting energy among all of the attendees as everyone was eager to participate in the sessions, ask questions and continue the conversation."

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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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