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Washington Summit
Conference | April 7, 2025

April 7-9, 2025 | Washington, DC | Attend ABA’s Washington Summit to make your voice heard by policymakers on Capitol Hill, at the regulatory agencies, and in the White House.
Risk and Compliance Conference
Conference | June 10, 2025

June 10-13, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | ABA Risk and Compliance Conference is a combination of our two powerhouse events: Risk Management Conference and Regulatory Compliance Conference. ABA's Risk and Compliance Conference will strengthen the effectiveness of both teams to withstand regulatory scrutiny and control tomorrow’s threats today.
Annual Convention
Conference | October 19, 2025

October 19-21, 2025 | Charlotte, NC The Annual Convention gathers bankers from institutions of all sizes to explore trends and emerging issues in financial services--and how we can respond to ensure a strong future for our industry.

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ABA Recognizes Next Generation of Bank Leaders with 2024 Emerging Leader Awards
October 22, 2024
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ABA Recognizes Next Generation of Bank Leaders with 2023 Emerging Leader Awards
October 03, 2023

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Serving Minority and Women Entrepreneurs

Detra Miller, the Administrative Vice President of Minority Business Banking at M&T, leads the charge in helping Baltimore’s minority and women entrepreneurs succeed.

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Industry Resources

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Owen Scholarship Fund The Jeffrey and Diana Owen Scholarship Fund awards one scholarship each year to cover tuition for a student to attend the first year of the American Bankers Association’s Stonier Graduate School of Banking.
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MinBanc Foundation Grants The MinBanc program reimburses training costs for minority- and women-owned banks, including training with ABA. Learn more about the program and find out if you qualify.

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