CEO/Market President
Training for CEOs and Market Presidents
Find a full list of in person and virtual events on our event calendar.
VBA Annual Convention 2021
To be held at the Belmond Charleston Place in Charleston, South Carolina, an exciting first-time location for our event, the 2021 Convention will combine a great lineup of speakers on timely topics and networking with bankers and industry providers. We have all had more than our share of disruption – to say the least – over the past year, and we hope that this September event will be a time to finally come together, enjoy each other’s company and educate ourselves on industry topics together.
Sales and Marketing School
Offered by the VBA in partnership with the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Bank marketing has undergone radical changes in the past several decades and the financial services sales process has experienced a similar transformation. Both have been influenced by one thing more than any other—the customer’s behavior. Because the customer is more knowledgeable, has more tools at their disposal and is in greater control, marketing and sales must collaborate more effectively than ever before if the bank expects to sustain long term growth and profitability.
Digital Banking School (Virtual)
Offered by the VBA in partnership with the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
Banking continues to evolve – and as consumer preferences have moved from lobby to service multi-channel, multi-touch interactions, the demand for digital banking services has grown exponentially.
Bank Directors’ Symposium – Virtual
Co-sponsored by the Virginia Association of Community Banks
The Directors’ Symposium, co-sponsored by the Virginia Association of Community Banks, provides bank board members with current data, thought-provoking industry trends and networking opportunities with other directors and regulators. The program is designed to benefit both new directors and seasoned veterans on the Board.
The 2021 program will be offered in a virtual format with half days of sessions on April 27 and April 28.
ABA/VBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association
Virginia Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association are excited to announce the 2nd annual virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for bankers nationwide.
Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is more pressing than ever. Build your DEI Playbook with practical takeaways from the ABA/VBA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit.
Choose between expertly-curated strategy sessions to build a DEI Playbook that is unique to your bank’s needs—no matter where you are on your DEI journey. At this summit, you’ll hear insights from the experts and gain tangible strategies for implementing change.
Mid-Atlantic CEO Forum
An Event for Bank CEOs and Senior Leadership
This event, brought to you by five states (DE, MD, PA, VA and WV) will bring together bankers and industry partners for sessions with nationally recognized speakers providing relevant and timely content geared specifically to bank CEOs and other senior leaders.
Women in Banking Conference
One-day conference designed for women in the financial industry
This conference is designed for all women involved in the financial industry who would like to participate in engaging and thought provoking sessions on finding success in the industry.
VBA Women’s Mentorship Program
Knowledge. Empowerment. Motivation. Connection
As part of our overall diversity and inclusion efforts, the VBA has created the Women’s Mentorship Program to assist our member banks with preparing the talented women within your banks for future senior leadership positions.
ABA CEO & Banker Leadership Certificates
The ABA offers three certificate programs featuring preeminent Wharton faculty that provide top-notch training for emerging leaders.