October 14–15, 2026 | Four Seasons Hotel | Washington, DC
99 Years Strong.
Celebrating Our Legacy, While Building the Future.
The National Bankers Association’s Annual Conference brings together leaders from mission driven banks, policymakers, and industry partners to explore the ideas, partnerships, and opportunities shaping the future of MDIs.
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This year’s theme, Advancing Growth. Accelerating Evolution., reflects the momentum of mission driven banks as strong, adaptive institutions positioned to thrive in a rapidly changing financial landscape.
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Over two days, we’ll explore the strategies, technologies, and policy developments helping MDIs expand their impact, strengthen the communities they serve, and shape the future of the sector.
Why Attend?
Advance
your bank's growth strategy through sessions on trends, technologies, and opportunities shaping the future of mission driven banks.
Engage
in dynamic conversations with legislators, regulators, fintechs, and the partners driving capital and innovation to mission driven banks.
Evolve
your thinking with expert-led sessions on transformative technologies, new business models, and strategies built for what's next.
Connect
directly with MDI CEOs and senior leaders. The relationships you build here drive the deals, partnerships, and progress that follow.
Accelerate
your impact by showcasing how your products and services support MDI growth and the communities they serve.
Explore the 2026 Program
Two days of timely conversations, practical insights and opportunities to connect, including:
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Policy, Regulation & the Economy: What Banks Need to Know
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Inside Washington: Politics, Polling & the Midterms
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AI in Action
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Annual State of MDI Report Release
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ECIP Office Hours
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Leadership & Industry Conversations
The full 2026 agenda will be available soon. Register early to secure your place—and while you wait, explore highlights from last year’s conference.
A Few of Our 2026 Conference Speakers
Richard Ditizio
CEO, Milken Institute
Todd McDonald
Chairman, National Bankers Association
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President
Liberty Bank & Trust Company
New Orleans, LA
Luke Pettit
Deputy Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of the Treasury
Jeff Wrase
White House National Economic Council (NEC)
Trey Maust
Chief Innovation Officer, FDIC
Megan Crespi
Senior Deputy Comptroller for Information and Technology Services, OCC
Congressman French Hill
Chairman, US House Financial Services Committee
John Anzalone
Founder of Impact Research
Ashley Entienne
Political Strategist/ Communications Executive
Harrison Fields
Partner, CGN, Former White House Deputy Press Secretary
John Rosenburg
Senior Executive Vice President, Head of Public Affairs, Wells Fargo
John Meyer
Managing Director of Cornerstone Advisors
Rob Blackwell
Chief Content Officer, IntraFi
Michael Hsu
Former Acting Comptroller of the Currency
Kristen Zschau
Vice President, Adoption Marketing and Automation, Fiserv
Denise Leonhard
General Manager, Zelle
Nicole Casperson
CEO, Fintech Is Femme
Your conference registration includes:
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Two days of industry insights and programming (breakfast and lunch included)
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Pre-conference activities
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Networking receptions and curated social events
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Invitation-only leadership dinners
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Awards celebration
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Corporate Strategic Advisory Council meeting
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Experiences for guests and significant others
Relive the Energy of Past Conferences
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Hotel Accommodations
Four Seasons Hotel
2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007
Located in the heart of historic Georgetown, Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is the capital's only Five-Star-Diamond luxury hotel. Ideally located near iconic institutions and historic landmarks – including the White House, Lincoln Memorial, Kennedy Center, renowned museums and universities – the Hotel stands at the intersection of the city's social and political heartbeat.
Our Strategic Advisory Council
