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 Director Certification Workshop – Course II of the Bank Director Certification Program – is a comprehensive training program for directors currently serving or wanting to serve on a bank’s board. During the workshop, participants receive a thorough grounding in corporate governance, leadership skills, management best practices and financial strategies that strengthen and enhance overall performance.

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 Board Forum is the meeting ground for bank leaders to acquire and discuss emerging strategies and solutions for today’s evolving landscape. From successful board training and compensation best practices to audit and risk insights, this year’s Bank Board Forum explores topics related to all areas of a bank’s board and committees.

Bank Director’s 2025 Bank Audit & Risk Conference offers practical industry solutions to pressing audit and risk issues facing bank leaders today. From cybersecurity threats to regulatory scrutiny, this event provides the tools and insights you need to protect your institution and drive growth.

Join your peers in attending the 2025 Bank Compensation & Talent Conference to dive into the latest strategies for recruiting, developing and compensating top talent. Gain firsthand insights into the innovative approaches and best practices being used by successful banks to build and maintain high-performing teams.

In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about alignment. Setting clear, measurable expectations for your bank management team ensures every leader is rowing in the same direction. We’ll discuss how to equip your leadership with the tools they need to lead with purpose and how to use technology to provide daily feedback towards those expectations from the bank’s internal team all the way back to board. Set expectations. Strengthen leadership. Elevate your bank.

Bank Directors’ Acquire or Be Acquired Conference is the financial industry’s 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 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 banking industry landscape.

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.

Each of Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchanges is designed to bring together a small group of bank CEOs from across the country to discuss strategic matters most pressing to banks today in a closed-door, off-the-record setting.