When and where is the 2027 Conference for Community Bankers?

February 14–16, 2027 at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, 1000 H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (San Diego area).

How much does registration cost?

ABA members pay $1,595 before December 4 and $1,995 after; nonmembers pay $3,495. Additional team members from ABA member banks pay $1,395 before December 4 ($1,795 after), eligible board members $995 before December 4, and spouses/guests $395.

What time does the conference start?

Registration opens at 7:30 am PT on Sunday, February 14, and the opening general session begins at 1:00 pm. The program closes with the Closing General Session and Reception from 4:15 to 5:45 pm on Tuesday, February 16.

How do I book a hotel?

SPARGO is the exclusive housing vendor for the conference. ABA warns that it and its partner hotels never contact attendees directly to book rooms, so reserve only through the official booking link.

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ABA Conference for Community Bankers 2027

Name: ABA Conference for Community Bankers 2027
Start: 2027-02-14T07:30:00+00:00
End: 2027-02-16T17:45:00+00:00
Location: Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center

ABA's annual conference where community bank executives, board members and emerging leaders share strategies and network.

14–16 February 2027 · Sun 7:30am – Tue 5:45pm GMT-8
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center · Chula Vista, United States
Registration open · on www.aba.com

About this event

The American Bankers Association's Conference for Community Bankers is a three-day gathering of community bank executives, board members and rising leaders focused on practical, solutions-oriented content and banker-to-banker networking. The 2027 edition takes place at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center in Chula Vista, near San Diego.

Programme

The 2027 agenda (all times Pacific) opens on Sunday 14 February with an opening general session at 1:00 pm and education sessions, and continues with general sessions on Monday and Tuesday mornings, followed by education, peer exchange and master class sessions.

Opening, daily and closing general sessions
Education and peer exchange sessions
Master Class sessions on Tuesday
Industry Insight lunches and breakfasts
Partner Game Changers and Spark! sessions
Dedicated board governance track

Who attends

The conference is designed for leaders of community banks. ABA offers a special registration rate and a dedicated governance track for bank board members who are not employed by their institution, along with team pricing for member banks bringing several staff.

Networking and exhibition

Networking is built into the schedule, with a first-time attendee meet and greet, a 5K fun run/walk benefiting the American Heart Association, a Big Game tailgate party on Sunday, receptions in the Hub and a closing reception. More than 125 industry providers sponsored and exhibited at the 2026 conference.

Tickets & passes

ABA Member — USD 1,595: Before Dec. 4; $1,995 after
Team (ABA member, each additional) — USD 1,395: Before Dec. 4; $1,795 after
Nonmember — USD 3,495
ABA Partner Network Member — USD 1,995
Board Member — USD 995: Eligible non-employee board members; before Dec. 4, $1,995 after
Spouse/Guest — USD 395

ABA Conference for Community Bankers 2027 is a Finance event taking place 14-16 Feb 2027 at Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, Chula Vista, United States.