2026 NDBA Bank Management Conference

2026 NDBA Bank Management Conference

Friday and Saturday, February 13 & 14
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess  |  Scottsdale AZ

About the Conference

The 2026 NDBA Bank Management Conference is heading to the breathtaking Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — a AAA Five Diamond resort known for its desert elegance, world-class amenities, and warm Arizona sunshine. Click here to check out this beautiful resort.

Held February 13–14, this annual gathering brings bank executives, directors, and senior leaders together for two days of insight, strategy, and connection in one of the most beautiful settings in the Southwest.

   

Speaker Lineup

• the company we keep: building enduring networks, securely, intentionally and meaningfully
  Megan Roudebush, keepwith
   
• Planning for 2026: The Economy, Federal Reserve Policy, and the Outlook for Community Bank Balance Sheets
  Ryan Hayhurst, The Baker Group
   
• Compensation Trends in Today’s Banking Environment
  Matt Brei, Blanchard Consulting Group
  [click here] for speaker handout
   
• The Future of Banking: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
  Sean Payant, Haberfeld
  [click here] for speaker handout
   
• From Hype to Infrastructure: How Community Banks Can Compete in the Age of AI
  Stacey Bryant, Cornerstone Advisors
   
• A Conversation with the Experts
  Brandon Milborn, CSBS
  Lise Kruse, ND Department of Financial Institutions
  Rick Clayburgh, NDBA
   
• Washington Update: The Banking Landscape
  Kirsten Sutton, American Bankers Association
   
• Cybersecurity for All
  John Iannarelli, “FBI John”

Beyond the education sessions, the conference offers plenty of time to unwind and enjoy the resort — including a golf outing at TPC Scottsdale’s Champions Course, outdoor dining, and relaxed networking events. With insightful programming and an unbeatable location, this is a perfect winter getaway to recharge, learn, and connect alongside colleagues from across North Dakota’s banking community.

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