In Person - Lending
Training for Lending Professionals
Find a full list of in-person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Lending & Credit Conference
The Lending & Credit Conference provides the perfect balance of educational and networking opportunities through a combination of general sessions and peer group discussions. With a variety of sessions that address the most pressing issues facing lending and credit professionals, this educational event will help you navigate today’s economic and regulatory environment and prepare you for opportunities that lay ahead.
Virtual Advanced Commercial Lending School
Breaking into Banking 201: Analyzing Repayment Sources
This seminar is a “sequel” to the 101 course and is best taken after completion of that course, though it is not a prerequisite. The 201 course dives deeper into topics covered in basic course: analyzing a borrower’s balance sheet, income statement, collateral, and risk ratings.
Commercial Lending School
Commercial banking can be intimidating because of its complexity and the risk-oriented nature of the work. This course is a clear and thorough introduction to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending. It doesn’t assume much prior knowledge of the topic, so it’s ideal for those in their first year in the industry. Learners will walk away with a clear understanding of their job and how their specific role fits into the bank’s overall profitability goals.
2022 Virtual Treasury Management Symposium
This two-session virtual program provided participants with Treasury Management product and service perspectives to aid in business retention, expansion & acquisition.
Breaking Into Banking
An online or in-bank program to introduce commercial bankers to the key concepts, terminology, and processes involved in credit and lending.
Virginia Bankers School of Bank Management
The premiere, multidimensional educational experience in banking
Through the use of highly qualified instructors and a challenging curriculum, the VBA School of Bank Management is designed to provide a multi-dimensional educational experience in banking. Upon completion of three one-week summer sessions and eight home study problems, students will have developed a range of skills that should both enhance current performance and qualify them as candidates for advancement.
ABA/VBA/MBA Virtual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
Co-hosted by the American Bankers Association & the Maryland Bankers Association
American Bankers Association (ABA), Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) and Maryland Bankers Association (MBA) are joining together to host the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit for bankers nationwide. This virtual event is designed to help bankers become an agent of change for the banking industry and for the community. The DEI Summit will help bankers master the leading practices for mitigating the systemic barriers that disadvantage marginalized groups in the industry—and give actionable steps to implement change.
VBA Leadership Conference
Premier educational event for emerging bank leaders in Virginia
This conference is designed for emerging banking leaders and members of the Virginia Bankers Association Emerging Bank Leaders (EBL) group. This conference will give Emerging Bank Leaders the opportunity to share ideas and network with peers from across the state. You do not have to be an EBL member to attend.
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.