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2026 Conferences and Events For Bank Operations Professionals

Gain new insights into current trends, risks, and disruptions in the financial industry by attending one or more conferences for bank operations professionals. From fintech to regulatory expectations and cyber threats, this year’s conferences and other events are focused on helping your financial institution grow, adapt, and succeed in a rapidly changing banking environment. 

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Conference for Community Bankers

The Conference for Community Bankers is the foremost event for community bank CEOs. Community banking is about building relationships with your customers and your community. Attend the Conference for Community Bankers and expand your network of fellow bank leaders from across the country. Attend to hear from experts who understand community banking and leave with new insights and practical takeaways to grow your business. The conference takes place February 15th-17th at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida.

UnitiEast 2026 Conference

The UnitiEast 2026 conference is a valuable opportunity for financial institutions utilizing Unisys hardware and Fiserv Premier to connect, collaborate, and share ideas. Taking place September 8–11, 2026, at the Holiday Inn by the Bay in Portland, Maine, this event brings together professionals focused on optimizing their systems and operations.

Attendees can expect engaging discussions, peer-to-peer knowledge sharing, and insights into best practices across the industry. More details on sessions and speakers will be announced soon—be sure to check back for updates!

Kansas Bankers Association Bank Technology and Operations Conference 2026

With a focus on the forces shaping the next ten years in banking, you’ll find excellent key topics like digital banking, process and efficiency, managed service providers, and security. The conference takes place in Wichita, Kansas at the Hyatt Regency on February 9th-10th.

Texas Bankers Association Cyber Tech 2026

Make plans now to check out TBA’s Cyber Tech 2026 Conference! This year’s conference looks at staying on top of the technology trends and scams and becoming an advocate for cybersecurity best practices. The conference takes place in Horseshoe Bay, TX at the Horseshoe Bay Resort on February 11th-13th.

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Expand Expo Speaker Series 2026

Created in 2018, Expand Expo breaks the mold of traditional banking conferences – based on keynote speakers and breakout sessions – and focuses purely on training and development. Your team will come back knowing more than they did when they arrived; you won’t want to miss this one! This year, the Expand Expo Speaker Series is focusing on what makes our conference unique and creates a lasting impression – full-day workshops facilitated by expert speakers on topics designed to enhance performance and positively impact your credit union’s bottom line! Workshop dates are forthcoming, and will be held at Horizon Federal Credit Union in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

PA Bankers Association Women in Banking Conference 2026

The 2026 Women in Banking Conference features networking and professional development opportunities intended to strengthen women’s participation in the banking industry, the association, and local communities. The conference takes place on March 8th-9th and will be held at Hershey Lodge & Convention Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

SymCentral 2026 Conference

The 2026 SymCentral Conference will take place at the Sheraton Kansas City Hotel at Crown Center in Kansas City, MO on March 9th-11th, 2026. SymCentral’s mission is to provide resources and foster collaboration among its members and creates opportunities for shared learning, mutual support, and addressing common challenges.

South Carolina Bankers Association 2026 Annual Meeting, Convention, & Trade Show

The South Carolina Bankers Association will hold its 2026 Annual Meeting, Convention, and Trade Show on June 11th -14th, 2026 at The Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida. Check back for more event details!

2026 S&P Global Community Bankers Conference

S&P Global Market Intelligence offers unparalleled insight from the industry’s leading experts, including an exclusive chance to hear from executives of high-performing community banks. This conference is taking place on at May 5th-7th, 2026 The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Cornerstone IMPACT 2026 – Annual Meeting & Council Forum

A premier credit union-focused event powered by Cornerstone. The 2026 Cornerstone Annual Meeting & Expo will take place at Omni Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 12th-15th, 2026.

Jack Henry User Group Southern (JHUGS)

The Jack Henry User Group Southern brings together SilverLake users across the region for collaborative discussions, peer networking, and product insights. Attendees gain practical knowledge through user-led sessions and direct engagement with vendors and peers. This event will take place on March 23rd – 25th at the Perdido Beach Resort in Orange Beach, AL. 

Fintech Meetup 2026

Taking place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV from March 30th – April 1st, Fintech Meetup is a premier industry event focused on innovation, connecting banks, fintechs, and technology providers through curated one-on-one meetings. The event emphasizes partnerships, emerging technologies, and the future of financial services.

2026 Indiana Bankers Association MEGA Conference

This conference is a great opportunity for Indiana bankers to listen, learn and network with peers. This conference offers a unique program to help your bank find new ways to stay competitive in today’s changing environment. The 2026 Mega Conference will take place at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 19th-21st.

Jack Henry Mid-West Regional User Group

The Jack Henry Midwest Regional User Group offers a collaborative forum for SilverLake users to share best practices and explore system enhancements. Sessions focus on operational efficiency, compliance updates, and platform optimization. This conference will be taking place in Omaha, NE at the La Vista Hotel & Conference Center from May 18th – 20th. 

Jack Henry Mid-South Regional User Group (SMUG)

The Jack Henry Mid-South Regional User Group provides a focused environment for institutions to discuss operational strategies and system performance. Attendees benefit from peer-driven insights and targeted discussions relevant to the region. This conference will be taking place at The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center in Roanoke, VA from May 19th – 21st. 

MBA Bankers Education Summit and Trade Show (BEST) – 2026

The BEST Conference features five educational tracks. Gather fresh perspectives and new ways of thinking. Continuing education credits are available for most sessions. This conference is taking place at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme, MI from May 11th – 13th.

BankWorld 2027

BankWorld, the nation’s largest regional banking conference, is the opportunity to get your hands on the latest products and technology that are revolutionizing the future of banking. If you’re an executive, senior management, or staff member involved in operations, technology, lending, retail banking, marketing and sales, human resources, security, or compliance and risk management, BankWorld is for you. The conference will return in March 2027, with additional details to be announced in the coming months.

Jack Henry Connect 2026 Conference

The Jack Henry Connect 2026 annual conference is happening on October 19th–21st at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Missouri. This annual educational conference and technology showcase offers a unique opportunity for bank and credit union leaders to connect with technology partners, industry professionals, and Jack Henry leadership.

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PACB Convention 2026

The Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers will hold its 2026 convention on September 17th-19th at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The PACB Convention, hosted by the Pennsylvania Association of Community Bankers, is a conference designed for community banking leaders across Pennsylvania. It combines education (on regulation, governance, technology), networking, and strategic discussions to help attendees grow their institutions and strengthen their role in local communities — all in a relaxed, resort-style setting.

Jack Henry Northeast Regional User Group (NERUG)

The Jack Henry Northeast Regional User Group brings together users of the Jack Henry & Associates SilverLake core banking system from more than 30 financial institutions across Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont. Attendees explore enhancements, best practices, and strategies to maximize their core investment. The event will be taking place at the Sheraton Portsmouth in Portsmouth, NH from June 8th – 10th. 

2026 PeakCon

PeakCon is a hands-on training conference for Fiserv Premier® users, focused on practical learning across loans, deposits, automation, BPM, and analytics. Hosted by Peak Consulting, the event features interactive, workshop-style sessions with actionable takeaways. PeakCon 2026 will take place October 5th–7th at the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Nebraska.

2026 Bank Operations Institute

Facilitated by the Independent Bankers Association of Texas, the Bank Operations Institute (BOI) is a two-year banking program. With a curriculum focused on the community banking industry, attendees will learn practical bank management and leadership strategies designed to support 21st Century success. This conference is taking place at The Beeman Hotel in Dallas, TX from November 8th – 12th.

2026 PRINTING United Expo

Every segment of the printing industry is represented from commercial to industrial, packaging to apparel. PRINTING United exposes attendees to companies and relevant market solutions that will help exceed current and future needs for new levels of success. The PRINTING United Expo will take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 23rd-25th, 2026.

2026 Iowa Bankers Technology Conference

To help you continue to lead your bank’s technology department, the Iowa Bankers Association offers the IBA Technology Conference. Designed to help you make decisions to increase productivity, customer satisfaction, and profitability, the conference has two days of educational sessions that focus on the latest methods and most up-to-date technologies. Networking and professional development opportunities will abound! The conference will be held at the Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines, IA from October 27th – 28th. 

2026 FI FinTech Roundup Conference

A hand-picked V.I.P. event unlike any other conference – a unique gathering of the senior leadership of top-ranked innovative banks and the top-ranked best-of-breed vendors in the banking industry. The Roundup is unlike any other conference. Billing itself as “part of a movement to help community banks thrive,” it is a simple, small, select event and free for community bankers. This event sells out every year, so register in advance! The conference takes place in Fredericksburg, TX, from November 4th-6th, 2026.

Q2 Connect 2026

Hear about the state of digital banking technology, network with peers, and learn about Q2’s upcoming product releases, roadmap, and enhancements. Q2 Connect is going to be held at JW Marriott Austin in Austin, TX, on June 1st-3rd, 2026.

P3 – Prominent Premier Partners

P3 focuses on the future of payments, bringing together financial institutions and fintech leaders to explore innovation and collaboration. The event highlights trends in real-time payments, embedded finance, and strategic partnerships. The event will take place on September 15th – 17th at the Omaha Marriott Downtown in Omaha, NE.

17th Annual Global Operational and Back Office Excellence in Banking Summit

Taking place in Vienna, Austria from April 22nd – 23rd, the 17th Annual Global Back Office and Operational Excellence Banking Summit will equip professionals from the banking industry with the appropriate strategies to stay up to date with back office and operational strategies that some of the industry leaders are implementing and using these days. Participants can explore a broad range of current and future trends via the round table discussion, interactive panel discussion, case studies, etc. The summit is a strategic platform which is designed for information exchange and networking with top experts from all across the globe. 

ICBA LIVE 2026

The largest annual gathering of community bankers, ICBA LIVE, is where our industry shines the brightest. Sharpen your knowledge with our educational sessions, find a new spark with our illuminating keynote speakers, and celebrate our industry. Held on March 6th-9th, 2026 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.

MSUG (Multi-State User Group) Conference

The Multi-State User Group (MSUG) conference emphasizes peer-driven learning and collaboration among financial institutions. Attendees gain insights through training sessions, product updates, and networking opportunities. Mark your calendar for October 20th – 22nd to attend this event, being held in Nashville, TN at the Hilton Downtown. 

NH/VT Bankers Annual Conference

The NH & VT Annual Conference is a premier joint event hosted by the New Hampshire Bankers Association and the Vermont Bankers Association. Designed for CEOs and senior leaders from community banks across both states, the conference blends high-level industry education with meaningful networking in a relaxed, resort-style setting. Attendees participate in sessions on emerging banking topics—such as technology, regulation, leadership, and strategic planning—while also enjoying social events that encourage connection and collaboration. This conference will take place on September 14th – 16th at the Mountain View Resort & Spa in Whitefield, NH.

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