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2026 Annual Convention

Monday, June 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM (EDT) to Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
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Event Details

Brought to you by a partnership between the North Carolina Bankers Association and the Ohio Bankers League, this year's Annual Convention will take place at The Cloister, an elegant resort tucked away on a private island along the coast of Georgia.

Agenda

June 29
8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Golf @ The Plantation Course A historic course for a historic resort, Plantation course is a classic design that revives traditional character through authentic features. While strategically engaging and capped by a challenging finishing hole, the course remains playable for golfers of all levels.

A separate registration fee is required for Golf -- $425 per person.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Executives & Directors Workshop @ Mizner Ballroom Future Proofing Your Strategic Plan
Brett Rawls, Head of Client Engagement, Profit Resources Corporate Governance

Best Practices and Current Trends in Regulatory Compliance
Matt Walker, Counsel, Vorys 
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Welcome Reception & Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall @ The Cloister Ballroom
6:30 PM - 8:15 PM NCBA and OBL Board Dinner @ Ocean Room Invitation only.
June 30
7:00 AM - 7:30 AM Prayer Service (Optional) @ The Cloister Chapel
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall @ The Cloister Ballroom
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Rapid Fire Presentations @ Mizner Ballroom
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM Welcome & Opening Keynote - General Session @ Mizner Ballroom
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Guest Activity: Oyster Shell Decoupage
10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall @ The Cloister Ballroom
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Breakout Sessions - You Choose your session! ALCO Game Show! Bank Trivia! – Clubroom
Omar Hinojosa, HUB  

Beyond the Hype: The GENIUS Act and Digital Settlement Solutions for Community Banks – Sapelo
Daniel Farra, ClearTrust, LLC 

Key Bank Regulatory Developments in 2025-2026 – Oglethorpe
Brendan Clegg, Luse Gorman, PC 

Understanding the Limits of Your CECL Calculation Through Sensitivity Analysis – Cumberland
Justin Crawley, Abrigo
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Breakout Sessions - Round 2 - Choose Your Session Connecting the Dots Fintech's Role in Seamless Financial Interactions - Clubroom
Dave DeFazio, StrategyCorps

Basis Points Up for Grabs: The 2026 Deposit Playbook- Sapelo
Joe Kennerson, Darling Consulting Group 

Making Agentic AI Usage Combined with AIGRCC Accessible & Easy - Oglethorpe
Alec Crawford, Verapath

The Fraud Arms Race: Deepfakes, Mules, and the Strategic C-Suite Response - Cumberland
Brandie Thacker, EPCO
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM NCBA Luncheon Join us as we celebrate NCBA Chairman Jim Marshall for his service to North Carolina's banking industry, and the installation of Steve Fisher as NCBA Chairman for 2026-27.  We will also install incoming members of the NCBA Board of Directors and recognize those who have completed their terms. Additionally hear from keynote speaker Mike Burke, President of Choice One Bank and incoming Chair of the ICBA.NCBA member banks, affiliate members, and sponsors are invited to attend. 
July 1
7:30 AM - 1:00 PM Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall @ The Cloister Ballroom
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM Rapid Fire Presentations @ Mizner Ballroom
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM General Session @ Mizner Ballroom Reform, Risk and Reality: 2026 Federal Banking Update
Join NCBA and OBL Presidents Peter Gwaltney and Mike Adelman for a conversation breaking down what has happened in Washington, D.C., over the past 18 months and sharing insights on what these developments mean for our banks.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Guest Activity: Sea Island Beach Ecology Walk
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall @ The Cloister Ballroom
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM Executive Roundtables Bankers only.
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Closing Keynote & Luncheon Crucible of Crisis: Resilience in the Face of Adversity – Mizner Ballroom
Kris “Tanto” Paronto, Speaker, Keppler Speakers