Whether through a full conversion or sidecar, modernizing the core gives community banks the foundation to rethink digital strategy and forge stronger fintech partnerships. This webinar features real-world insights from a banker and their core provider, covering benefits, challenges and lessons learned. Attendees will gain practical guidance to modernize successfully, drive growth and enhance customer engagement.

In a period of growing margin pressure and ongoing bank consolidation, mid-sized financial institutions are under pressure to modernize while carefully managing risk. In this webinar, PwC explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent automation can be responsibly applied to enhance operational efficiency and support long-term resilience. Gain insights into governance and oversight models, and how to align IT, risk, finance and HR to support an integrated transformation.

Hear from practitioners how private bank M&A may differ from the headline deals you read about. What’s different this cycle? How have deal dynamics changed? What about the impact of CECL, AOCI, etc?

Fraud is a rising threat as criminals get smarter and leverage technology to trick customers and their institutions. We’ll dive into fraud trends and what banks are doing to mitigate the threat, with a webinar moderated by Bank Director’s Executive Editor Jackie Stewart.

Discover the critical role of strategic planning in driving organizational success. In this webinar, learn why boards should play a strong role in the strategic planning process, and how they can shape a clear, actionable vision that aligns with the organization’s mission and objectives.

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.

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 Bank Audit & Risk Conference is now part of the Bank Board Forum 2026! Offering practical industry solutions regarding pressing audit and risk issues facing bank leaders today, these topical sessions are part of a new comprehensive event. From cybersecurity threats to regulatory scrutiny, the Bank Board Forum provides the tools and insights you need to protect your institution and drive growth.

The Bank Compensation & Talent Conference is now part of the Bank Board Forum 2026! 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 at this year’s Forum.

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.