Strategic perspective
Step away from day-to-day demands and focus on the questions shaping your institution and the industry.
Management Forum
The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
The 2026 NCBA Management Forum brings North Carolina banking leaders together for focused programming, candid conversation and valuable peer connection—all in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Register for the ForumStep away from day-to-day demands and focus on the questions shaping your institution and the industry.
Reconnect with fellow banking leaders and make room for the conversations that rarely fit into the workday.
Gather at one of North Carolina’s most iconic destinations, surrounded by Asheville’s mountain views.
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Registration Options
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Bank Delegate
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$850.00
Price will increase to $900.00 on
9/19/26 12:00 AM EST
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Affiliate Sponsor
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$850.00
Price will increase to $900.00 on
9/19/26 12:00 AM EST
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Affiliate Non-Sponsor
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$1,050.00
Price will increase to $1,100.00 on
9/19/26 12:00 AM EST
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| November 4 | |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | NCBA Board Meeting Dogwood Room |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Registration Heritage |
| 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception Skyline, Mountain View Terrace |
| November 5 | |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Breakfast Heritage B |
| 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM | Welcome Remarks Heritage A |
| 9:15 AM - 10:00 AM |
Winning Combination: Strategy, Culture, and Process Improvement
Heritage A Presented by Brett Rawls Profit Resources, Inc. We will take a look at how critical it is to have process improvement as part of the ongoing strategy and culture of your bank. By doing so, your bank will improve operational efficiencies and system utilization, increase employee engagement, and deliver a better client experience. |
| 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Regulatory Update Heritage B |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Networking Break Heritage B |
| 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | General Session Heritage A |
| 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM |
A New Era in NC's Population Change: What Bank Leaders Need to Know
Heritage A Presented by Dr. Michael Kline, State Demographer NC Office of State Budget and Management |
| 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Heritage B |
| 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | CEO Peer Group Discussion More details to come! This session is for bankers only. |
| 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM | The Age of Exploitation: Tracking Scams from Teens to Seniors Presented by Special Agent Robin Todd |
| November 6 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast Heritage B |
| 8:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Rapid Fires Heritage A |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Economic Update
Heritage A Christopher Chung, CEO Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina (EDPNC) |
| 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Networking Break |
| 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM | General Session Heritage A |
| 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM |
Voting Update
Heritage A Review of the latest voting results, key decisions, developments, and a focus on what they could mean for the banking industry. |
| 11:20 AM - 12:05 PM |
Legislative Updates
Heritage A |
| 12:05 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch Heritage B |
| 1:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Conclude |

Dr. Michael Kline, State Demographer
NC Office of State Budget and Management

Tanner Black, Vice President, Congressional Relations
American Bankers Association

Special Agent Robin Todd, Financial Crimes Unit
NC State Bureau of Investigation

Brett Rawls, Head of Client Engagement
Profit Resources Incorporated

Christopher Chung, Chief Executive Officer
Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina
Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains, this historic Asheville retreat pairs sweeping views and Southern character with the amenities of a premier conference destination.
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Book through the NCBA conference block while rooms remain available.
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Register nowYou must be an NCBA member to attend. To learn more about membership, contact Darrell Rogers or Janice Royster.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail drogers@ncbankers.org.