Senior Executive
Training for Senior Executives
Find a full list of in person and virtual events on our event calendar.
Burgers with Bruce
Back By Popular Demand! Make plans to join us next month for our Burgers with Bruce series. Each event will include an industry update from VBA President and CEO Bruce Whitehurst followed by a “Leadership Dialogues” panel. The panels will consist of bank CEOs and leaders from the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders Steering Committee.
VBA Performance Excellence Conversation Series
Monthly Subscription Series from Dave Martin, bankmechanics
The VBA Performance Excellence Conversation Series is a subscription-based monthly audio series created in partnership with Dave Martin with bankmechanics and is designed to be utilized to engage, inform and motivate your teams. Dave uses humor, storytelling and authenticity to address topics like motivation, employee engagement, business development, culture and performance excellence.
Executive Leadership Institute
For over a decade, the VBA’s Executive Leadership Institute (ELI), a 5-month leadership development program for highly motivated and high potential bankers who are currently in or progressing toward a senior level position, has been known for its intense level of connection, learnings and peer relationships that are fostered by its in-person format and deep content.
VBA Annual Convention
The Breakers Palm Beach
To be held on June 25-28, the 2023 Annual Convention will take place at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida. The 2023 Convention will combine a great lineup of speakers on timely topics and networking with bankers and industry providers.
The VBA Connect & Protect Experience
An Event for Marketing, Human Resources, Retail Banking, Training, Security, Enterprise Risk Management, Operations and Technology, and Compliance Professionals
The VBA Connect|Protect Experience is an event for marketing, HR, retail baking, training, security, ERM, operations and technology and compliance professionals that will uncover new ideas, trends and developments in banking.
VBA Women’s Mentorship Program
Knowledge. Empowerment. Motivation. Connection
The VBA 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/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.
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.
ABA CEO & Banker Leadership Certificates
The ABA offers three certificate programs featuring preeminent Wharton faculty that provide top-notch training for emerging leaders.