2026 NCBA Management Forum

Management Forum

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 to Friday, November 6, 2026

The Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804

NCBA Management Forum · Asheville

Lead clearly. Connect meaningfully.

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.

When November 4–6, 2026
Where The Omni Grove Park Inn
Who NCBA member bankers and affiliates

Make space for the bigger picture

Strategic perspective

Step away from day-to-day demands and focus on the questions shaping your institution and the industry.

Peer connection

Reconnect with fellow banking leaders and make room for the conversations that rarely fit into the workday.

A standout setting

Gather at one of North Carolina’s most iconic destinations, surrounded by Asheville’s mountain views.

Registration Options

Registration Options	Credits	Price
Bank Delegate		$850.00 Price will increase to $900.00 on 9/19/26 12:00 AM EST
Affiliate Sponsor		$850.00 Price will increase to $900.00 on 9/19/26 12:00 AM EST
Affiliate Non-Sponsor		$1,050.00 Price will increase to $1,100.00 on 9/19/26 12:00 AM EST

Agenda

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

Your Asheville home base

The Omni Grove Park Inn

Set against the Blue Ridge Mountains, this historic Asheville retreat pairs sweeping views and Southern character with the amenities of a premier conference destination.

Conference room rate $419 per night Available rooms are first-come, first-served.

Room-block deadline October 9, 2026 Or until the contracted room block sells out.

Ready to reserve your room?
Book through the NCBA conference block while rooms remain available.

Book Your Room

Parking

Self parking$35/day

Valet parking$45/day

Dining at the Grove Park Inn

Explore reservations, menus and dress-code details for the hotel’s on-site dining options.

Registration details

Save your seat in Asheville

Early-bird deadline September 14 Rates increase September 15.

NCBA member attendance

You must be an NCBA member to attend. To learn more about membership, contact Darrell Rogers or Janice Royster.

Refund policy

30+ days before the event Eligible for a full refund.

14–29 days before the event Eligible for a 50% refund.

Fewer than 14 days No refunds will be issued.

No-shows No refund or credit will be issued.

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please e-mail drogers@ncbankers.org.

For More Information:

Laura C Rasnick

VP, Conference and Events Manager

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