Events

Onboarding a new director is a critically important process for the board of directors. In this webinar, discover how to help directors contribute effectively from day one, including best practices for matching directors’ skills to committee needs, incorporating new directors into critical committee roles and managing transitions in leadership assignments.

Every bank needs the right talent in place to drive its strategy forward — especially in the C-suite. Yet, too many banks lack an effective succession plan for their key executives, according to Bank Director’s 2025 Compensation & Talent Survey. In this webinar, we’ll discuss the survey findings with David Findlay, CEO of Lake City Bank, and Jude Melville, CEO of b1Bank, and dive into strategies for building your bench of C-suite talent.

Join us as we explore how performance surveys can transform governance practices and the strategic alignment of bank boards and committees. This webinar uncovers how proactive evaluation tools can also help governance/nominating committees assess individual director contributions and overall board performance.

Natural disasters and demographic shifts can present challenges for community and regional banks, which often depend heavily on geographically concentrated markets. KBRA Financial Intelligence (KFI) utilizes a unique combination of datasets to explore and quantify the impact of hurricanes, wildfires, population decline, and more on banks with high proximity to these disruptions.

Nearly nine months into Trump 2.0, it’s an opportune moment to pause, assess the bank regulatory and supervisory changes so far and consider what may lie ahead. Michelle King, CEO of Bank Director, moderates an interactive webinar with Meg Tahyar, head of Davis Polk & Wardwell’s Financial Institutions Group, and Michele Alt, Partner at Klaros. We explore the administration’s regulatory actions, anticipated rulemaking, court cases and advise on practical steps banks can take. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the session. This conversation will deliver actionable insights to help your institution navigate the shifting landscape with clarity and confidence.

The Bank C-Suite Summit is an exclusive conference designed for senior bank executives seeking comprehensive insights into bank operations and new growth strategies. During the event, attendees gain valuable knowledge and strategic tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of the banking industry.

The Corporate Governance Workshop is Course I in Bank Director’s Certification Program. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the premier growth and strategy conference for bank CEOs, senior executives and board members, providing senior leadership teams with numerous opportunities to meet and network with peers who are interested in exploring growth opportunities, strategic initiatives, and business partnerships.

The Bank Board Training Forum – now integrated with the Bank Compensation & Talent Conference – provides bank directors and senior executives with the education and training needed to address the issues and challenges facing them in today’s highly regulated and rapidly evolving banking and financial services industry.

The Advanced Director Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for bank directors with five or more years of board and/or professional banking experience. During the workshop, participants receive a thorough grounding in corporate governance, the role of the board and the committee issues most pressing to banks today.

The Corporate Governance Workshop is a must-attend for those new to serving on a bank’s board or those seeking directorship at a financial institution. Throughout the workshop, attendees are provided with a thorough grounding in corporate governance and important industry issues that greatly enhance the performance of individual directors.

Join Bank Director and Bank on Women for an exclusive peer exchange among female executives as they provide insight on serving on a bank board. The off-the-record, candid conversation provides an opportunity to learn from peers and share experiences.

A normalizing economy coupled with a new administration’s policy priorities have introduced uncertainty into the macroeconomic environment. Our expert panel will examine the impact on the outlook for bank issuance and investor sentiment.

44% of millennial-run businesses are likely to switch institutions in the next two years. In this webinar, we’ll examine how you can attract these customers based on new research from Datos Insights and Apiture. Join us to learn how millennial-run businesses’ banking preferences are different, discover the business-focused tools they expect, and gain actionable strategies to win in this market.

When a bank lands in trouble, regulators and investors look to the CEO — and the board, which has a fiduciary obligation to prioritize the organization’s shareholders. Often, that adversity can reveal governance gaps. In this webinar, Bank Director’s team explores essential strategies and practices that empower boards to enhance their oversight functions.

The banking industry is a high-stakes battlefield where financial institutions must deploy the right strategies, tools and alliances to conquer market share while driving profitability. Success depends on intelligence (data-driven insights), superior weaponry (cutting-edge digital solutions) and strong defenses (fraud protection and risk management).

What risks are bankers most concerned about for 2025 — and how are those being addressed by the industry? In this discussion, dig deeper into Bank Director’s 2025 Risk Survey to uncover how banks are managing credit and interest rate risk, updating BSA/AML compliance programs and cybersecurity oversight, and more. You’ll also hear from two seasoned risk leaders who will share how they’re tackling these challenges.

Discover actionable strategies for community and regional banks to enhance growth with agricultural borrowers while preserving liquidity. Join Agri-Access and Bank Director to explore innovative approaches and insights tailored for sustainable financial partnerships.

Are your business banking solutions keeping up with today’s demands? Alkami’s research reveals that digitally mature organizations that prioritize user experience, employee productivity, and culture/mindset achieve significantly higher (10x) revenue growth than peers. Register today to elevate your operations and position your institution as a trusted partner.

Many board members fear that peer-to-peer evaluations can threaten the collegiality of the board, particularly if it’s seen as a veiled strategy for removing unpopular directors from their seats. And yet when used appropriately, evaluations can be an effective tool to improve the performance of individual directors as well as the entire board. It can also serve to hold directors accountable for their contributions and participation while providing valuable feedback. Join Bank Director’s Bill Herrell and Jackie Wall to learn more about best practices, the benefits and how the findings can be used to enhance board engagement and long-term growth for your institution.

Bank boards should have a sense of the bank’s full fair value mark and how it impacts the institution’s tangible book value and capital levels. During this webinar, Bank Director’s Emily McCormick and Bill Herrell dive into the key metrics that drive a bank’s value – and why it matters.

As banks seek new growth opportunities, the board should have a clear understanding of how to monitor and measure their institutions performance all while clearly understanding the risk and possible exposures on the balance sheet. Prior to Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, Kiah Haslett and Bill Herrell discuss and debate key indicators focused on capital adequacy and market performance.

Will deal volume pick up next year? Hear from two senior bank executives experienced in making deals and learn more about what to expect for 2025, based on Bank Director’s 2025 Bank M&A Survey.

Data housed by financial institutions is often messy and vast, making it challenging for bank executives to harness and leverage. David Benskin, founder of Wealth Access, shares the blueprint to unify and unlock the power of data, specifically wealth data, to grow client relationships, increase engagement, and drive adoption, making wealth management a critical part of customer experience strategies.

In a new era of declining rates, most bankers are rethinking their strategies for funding and liquidity management. However, every strategy isn’t for every bank. Learn about the smart strategies banks are deploying now, and which ones might be the best for your banks’ balance sheet and growth goals.

Join Carl Streck, CEO of MountainSeed—ranked the number one sale-leaseback acquirer of bank branches by S&P Global—for an insightful webinar on sale-leaseback transactions. Featuring leading bankers, this session covers best practices, case studies, and strategies for leveraging these deals to unlock liquidity, optimize capital, and retain operational control.

Join Marble Cliff Capital’s Jack Kukura and Brian Graney to learn about using the Low Income Housing Tax Program to meet the Community Reinvestment Act’s (CRA) Lending Test and Investment Test. Find out how community and regional banks are using this program strategically to drive new business, reduce their federal and or state tax liabilities all while helping the communities where they are currently doing business.

Join Bank Director and Jack Henry as they dig into the results of the 2024 Technology Survey, including how banks are adopting technology, leveraging data and budgeting for 2025.

Bank leaders and boards need the right data at the right moment to make timely decisions — while also leveraging automated systems to warn them when something goes wrong. Join veteran bankers Barry Adcock and Mark Swanson as they discuss how they’ve used data to improve profitability while effectively managing risk.

Q2’s Jody McCrary and First Financial Bank’s Andrea Smiddy-Schlagel walk through the benefits and examples of how financial institutions can strengthen relationships with their small to mid-sized business customers by offering embedded fintech solutions through the digital banking platform. Hear a first-hand account of how First Financial Bank has successfully used this approach to drive growth and profitability to this underserved market.

Join Bank Director’s editorial team for a governance-focused discussion based on its recently-released 2024 Compensation & Talent Survey and the 2024 Governance Best Practices Survey, available in July. Find out how community bank boards are grappling with compensation and governance issues, including succession planning, risk oversight and board composition.