2025 Bank M&A Survey: Primed for a Rebound

Senior bank executives and board members express more interest in opportunistic M&A and greater confidence in their own banks’ valuations.

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Throughout the year, Bank Director asks officers and directors of financial institutions to share their thoughts on board-specific issues like mergers & acquisitions, compensation, managing risk, growth and strategic planning. Our reputation for qualified, independent research studies and data analysis provides a bank’s board members with unparalleled insight and information. We invite you to explore the work we have done in conjunction with various business partners.

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What Drives My Bank’s Value?

What Drives My Bank’s Value?

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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.

January 7-7, 2025

The Positive Impact of Board Performance Surveys

The Positive Impact of Board Performance Surveys

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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.

January 14-14, 2025

Acquire or Be Acquired

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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.

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Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

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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.

February 11-11, 2025

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

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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.

March 9-11, 2025 Multiple Locations

Bank C-Suite Summit

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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.

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

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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.

May 5, 2025 Nashville, TN

Advanced Certification Workshop

Advanced Certification Workshop

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The Advanced Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors with five or more years of board and/or professional banking experience. 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.

September 7, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Bank Board Forum

Bank Board Forum

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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.

September 8-10, 2025 Marco Island, FL

What Drives My Bank’s Value?

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.

January 7-7, 2025
Learn More

The Positive Impact of Board Performance Surveys

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.

January 14-14, 2025
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Acquire or Be Acquired

Phoenix, AZ

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.

January 26-28, 2025
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Mastering Digital Maturity for Business Banking

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.

February 11-11, 2025
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Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Multiple Locations

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.

March 9-11, 2025
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Bank C-Suite Summit

Nashville, TN

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.

May 5-6, 2025
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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Nashville, TN

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.

May 5, 2025
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Advanced Certification Workshop

Marco Island, FL

The Advanced Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors with five or more years of board and/or professional banking experience. 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.

September 7, 2025
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Bank Board Forum

Marco Island, FL

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.

September 8-10, 2025
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Acquire or Be Acquired

Acquire or Be Acquired

Learn More

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.

January 26-28, 2025 Phoenix, AZ

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

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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.

March 9-11, 2025 Multiple Locations

Bank C-Suite Summit

Bank C-Suite Summit

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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.

May 5-6, 2025 Nashville, TN

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Learn More

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.

May 5, 2025 Nashville, TN

Advanced Certification Workshop

Advanced Certification Workshop

Learn More

The Advanced Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors with five or more years of board and/or professional banking experience. 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.

September 7, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Bank Board Forum

Bank Board Forum

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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.

September 8-10, 2025 Marco Island, FL

Acquire or Be Acquired

Phoenix, AZ

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.

January 26-28, 2025
Learn More

Bank Director’s Chief Executive Exchange

Multiple Locations

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.

March 9-11, 2025
Learn More

Bank C-Suite Summit

Nashville, TN

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.

May 5-6, 2025
Learn More

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP

Nashville, TN

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.

May 5, 2025
Learn More

Advanced Certification Workshop

Marco Island, FL

The Advanced Certification Workshop is a comprehensive training program for directors with five or more years of board and/or professional banking experience. 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.

September 7, 2025
Learn More

Bank Board Forum

Marco Island, FL

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.

September 8-10, 2025
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