Get ahead of what’s to come in this election year at the VBA/ABA Washington Summit. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of policymakers on Capitol Hill, at the regulatory agencies, and in the White House. 

Your participation can have a direct impact on public policy discussions that affect our industry, customers and communities. 

• Advance the policy discussion. Hear about key policy issues from the lawmakers who put them into action, including Virginia members of Congress.
• Network with the best. Numerous opportunities to meet and reconnect with bankers from across the country.
• Free for every banker. Encourage young leaders, directors, and colleagues from all areas of your bank to attend and engage in banking advocacy. 

Summit Agenda & Venue

The Summit will include the Mutual Community Bank Forum, Women and Allies Forum, Emerging Leaders Forum, and networking receptions.

View the full summit program here.

Agenda Overview

Sunday, March 8

• Mutual Community Bank Forum Registration, Reception & Dinner
• Emerging Leaders Welcome Reception

Monday, March 9

• Women and Allies Forum (morning)
• Mutual Community Bank Forum – General Sessions
• Emerging Leaders Forum (morning, beginning after the Women and Allies Forum, and afternoon)
• Orientation for Capitol Hill Visits
• Opening Reception

Tuesday, March 10

• Washington Summit Registration
• Washing Summit General Session (morning)
• Capitol Hill Visits (afternoon)
• DCBA/MBA/VBA Joint Capitol Reception, sponsored by FHLBank of Atlanta
  5:00-7:00PM | Art and Soul

Wednesday, March 11

• Washington Summit General Session (morning)

Registration Information

Registration for the Summit is free. 

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the ABA event policies.

Hotel Information

Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001

Book your reservation by 3:00 PM ET on Friday, February 13, 2026 to take advantage of ABA preferred rates. The room rate is $358 per night, single/double occupancy.

Learn more about travel and hotel information here.

Emerging Leaders Scholarships Available!

Are you a member of the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders? Would you like to attend the VBA/ABA Washington Summit? This is your opportunity to win one of two $750 scholarships to attend the Summit.

Hurry and apply! The deadline is January 29th at 5 pm.

How do I Apply? Simply submit a paragraph to the VBA on why you are interested in becoming more involved in advocating for the industry, what interests you about the VBA/ABA Washington Summit, and why you should be chosen as the scholarship recipient. Entries may be used in the Association’s promotional materials, including Virginia Banking Monthly, the official publication of the VBA, the VBA website, and other marketing/promotional materials as deemed appropriate. 

Entries must be submitted via e-mail to Chandler Owdom by January 29th at 5 pm*. Click here for the entry guidelines.

*All entries will be screened and the VBA reserves the right to select the contest winners. 

Qualifications: In order to be eligible for the scholarship, you must:

• Be a member of the Emerging Bank Leaders
• Be a first-time Summit attendee
• Have secured the appropriate internal approvals to attend the event, if selected to receive a scholarship

Questions? Contact Chandler Owdom.

Disclaimer: Registration for the event itself is free. Winners will submit their expenses to the American Bankers Association after the Summit to be reimbursed by the ABA up to $750 for eligible expenses (mileage costs, tolls, meals and hotel costs). The scholarship is nontransferable.