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  • October 25-27, 2026
  • Salt Palace Convention Center
  • Salt Lake City, UT
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Watch key sessions, listen to podcasts and more from the 2025 Annual Convention.

13:22

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Opening remarks at 2025 Annual Convention

ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols kicks off the 2025 Annual Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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27:32

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Outlook for the OCC

Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan Gould sits down with ABA’s Naomi Camper to discuss his current policy priorities at the agency, recent organizational changes at the OCC, agency initiatives to reduce regulatory burden and the importance of the dual banking system and national bank preemption.

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26:52

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Capitol Hill Update from Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)

North Carolina Senator Ted Budd joins ABA Executive Vice President of Congressional Relations and Legislative Affairs Kirsten Sutton to discuss the latest news from Congress, the outlook for legislation affecting the banking sector and the latest on rebuilding efforts in Western North Carolina a year after Hurricane Helene.

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23:07

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Perspectives on growth and M&A

ABA President and CEO Rob Nichols sits down with First Citizens Bank Chairman and CEO Frank Holding to discuss lessons learned from the bank’s M&A experience. He shares his perspective on First Citizens’ approach, including the challenges and opportunities posed by bank M&A.

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30:48

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Policy and advocacy outlook

With Congress and the regulatory agencies pursuing major bank policy changes, ABA’s Senior Policy Team shares the very latest on the key legislative, regulatory and policy issues that could affect your bank and how banker advocacy can shape the future.

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14:33

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2025-2026 ABA Chair Kenneth Kelly Address

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24:50

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Stablecoins: Parsing the hype, panic and opportunity

Stablecoins have captured headlines, sparked regulatory debates, and raised questions across the banking sector. But behind the buzz lies a more nuanced reality that demands thoughtful engagement, not alarm. This session unpacks the current state of stablecoin regulation, development and adoption, with a focus on what matters most for banks.

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25:24

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Fraud and scams roundup in the U.S. and worldwide

Hear firsthand about how Australia stopped an expansion of their version of Reg E reimbursements and has worked to hold telecoms and social media companies accountable for protecting consumers from scams through a shared responsibility model. Hear from two International Banking Federation Scams and Fraud Working Group members about the latest trends, what is working and what we can learn from other countries’ fraud mitigation efforts.

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12:25

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Welcome to The Tar Heel State

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein welcomes America’s banks to the ABA Annual Convention. With North Carolina ranked as America's Top State for Business 2025 by CNBC, Governor Stein shares more on the local economy and the critical role banks play in the Tar Heel state and across the country.

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