When and where is the ABA Annual Convention 2026?

From 25 to 27 October 2026 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Bankers from institutions of all sizes, from community banks to large banks, along with the partners that serve them.

Is there an exhibition?

Yes. The Hub brings together more than 100 partners showing products and solutions for banks.

Registration is handled on the American Bankers Association's website.

Sunday, October 25, 2026

ABA Annual Convention 2026

Name: ABA Annual Convention 2026
Start: 2026-10-25T09:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-27T17:00:00+00:00
Location: Salt Palace Convention Center

The American Bankers Association's yearly gathering for bankers from institutions of every size, on AI, risk and digital change.

American Bankers Association

Date and Time

October 25 - October 27

Location

Salt Palace Convention Center

100 South West Temple Utah 84101

About This Event

ABA Annual Convention 2026 is a Finance event taking place 25-27 Oct 2026 at Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City, United States.

The ABA Annual Convention is the American Bankers Association's flagship yearly meeting, bringing together bankers from community, regional and large institutions to look at the trends and emerging issues shaping financial services. The 2026 programme focuses on practical, growth-minded topics such as AI and tokenization, risk management and digital transformation.

Programme

Alongside general sessions, the convention runs themed forums and topical sessions for bank leaders.

Innovation Forum: an AI class on enterprise adoption for operational efficiency, risk essentials, banker panels and use-case demos
Workforce Excellence Forum (new in 2026): integrating two cultures after a bank merger, leadership behaviours, communication and succession
Industry hot topics sessions
Guest program

The Hub

New for 2026, the exhibit area has been redesigned as The Hub, which ABA describes as a break from the traditional exhibit hall. More than 100 partners show products and services for banks.