The Big Picture: VBA Banker Day is your chance each year to join bankers from across the Commonwealth to advocate on behalf of our industry before your elected state representatives. 

Why It Matters: This is a critical opportunity to meet your local legislators and let your voice be heard and share success stories and concerns with your state legislators as they make policy decisions impacting your bank and our industry in the General Assembly legislative session. 

Agenda 

The morning events will take place at the Greater Richmond Convention Center before bankers walk to the General Assembly building (201 N 9th St).

• 7:30 – 8:00 am – Registration & Continental Breakfast 
• 8:00 a.m. – Breakfast Program, Including Session Preview and VBA Issues & Logistics Briefing
  • Matt Bruning, VBA EVP, Government & Member Relations
  • Keynote Speaker to Be Announced!
• 9:00 – 11:30 am – Legislative Visits at the General Assembly Building

​Registration

Registration will open soon!

VBA EVENT POLICIES

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the VBA Event Policies.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Registrations are transferable but any cancellations must be received by January 8, 2026 to receive a refund. Cancellations received after that date will not receive a refund. 

DIETARY RESTRICTIONS, SPECIAL NEEDS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES NOTICE

Please send any dietary restrictions or special needs that may affect your participation in this event to Marie Basil to discuss accommodations.

Hotel Information

Richmond Marriott Downtown
500 East Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23219

The VBA has reserved a block of rooms at the Richmond Marriott Downtown for $185/night, plus additional taxes and fees. To reserve your room, click here. Please note, all reservations must be received by December 25, 2025 to take advantage of the negotiated rate.

Important Reminders for Planning Your Banker Day

A representative from your bank is responsible for setting meetings with the local legislators you would like to meet with during Banker Day. We recommend reaching out to your legislators at their district offices or via email before the end of the year to request a meeting.

You can find the names of your state legislators to help determine who to schedule your visits with here. The VBA staff is also able to assist in connecting you with other local bankers attending Banker Day, to consolidate meetings for the legislators who have multiple groups of bankers attending the event. Please contact Matt Bruning for more information on scheduling your meetings.