Convention

PA Bankers 2026 Convention
May 13-17, 2026 • The Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes, Orlando, Fla.

Experience four days of informative, inspirational and timely educational content, dynamic speakers, community service, networking opportunities, fine dining and entertainment during the PA Bankers 2026 Convention.



    Time Session
       
    Wednesday, May 13


    12:15 - 3:30 p.m. CHARITABLE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY - Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida (pre-registration is required)
    Departure Location: Plaza Porte Cochere
    Limited to first 50 registrants.
       
    6:30 - 9 p.m. BOARD, PAST CHAIRS & STAFF RECEPTION & DINNER (Private Event - Invitation Only)
    Location: Citrus Garden
    Dinner Sponsored by: Pillar+Aught
       
    Thursday, May 14  
       
    9 a.m. PA Bankers Association Registration
    Location: Napoli I & II
       
    1 - 3 p.m. AFTERNOON "WELCOME TO ORLANDO" RECEPTION
    Location: Napoli I & II
       
    1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Bank CEO Peer Exchange (pre-registration is required)
    Location: Siena I
    Limited to Bank CEOs Only
    Facilitator: Bob Kafafian, Wolf & Company
       
    1 - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION
    Location: Napoli I & II
       
    3 - 5:30 p.m. CEO & DIRECTOR SESSION 
    Location: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom - Salon 3
       

    3 - 4 p.m.

    Strategic Role of the Bank Director
    Jack Milligan, Bank Director
       

    4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

    Investment Banking Panel
       
    6 - 7:30 p.m. CHAIR'S RECEPTION 
    Location: Da Vinci Lawn & Terrace

    Sponsored by: PNC Bank

       
    Friday, May 15  
       
    7 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
    Location: Da Vinci Lawn & Terrace
       
    7 - 7:50 a.m. SUNRISE $AVINGS SESSION
    Increase Revenue, Reduce Expenses & Improve the Customer Experience
    Location: Siena I & II

       
    8 - 8:50 a.m. CONCURRENT & GUEST SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    2026 Regulatory Landscape: What You Need to Know Now
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 1
    Robert Brosch, Ncontracts
       

    Concurrent B:

    Has Your Fraud IQ Kept Pace with Your Fraud Risk?
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 2
    Matt Storlie, Wipfli LLP
       

    Concurrent C:

    The Future of Banking: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 3
    Robb Rempel, Haberfeld
       

    Concurrent D:
    Guest/Spouse Session

    TBD
       
    9 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES
    Location: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyers 4-6
    PRESENTATION OF COLORS

    NATIONAL ANTHEM
       
    9:10 - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION/ANNUAL MEETING
    All Registered Convention Attendees
       

    WELCOME & REMARKS

    9:10 - 9:15 a.m.

    Welcome & Remarks - Duncan Campbell

    9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

    Recognition of Past Chairs & Sponsors

    9:30 - 9:40 a.m.

    50-Year Club Inductions

    9:40 - 9:55 a.m.

    Nominating Report & Board Election

    9:55 - 10 a.m.

    Installation of Officers
       
    10 - 10:20 a.m. 2025-2026 CHAIR'S REMARKS
    Bill Kuzo, UNB Bank
       
    10:20 - 10:40 a.m. COOKIE BREAK
    Location: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer

       
    10:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m. GENERAL SESSION RESUMES
       

    10:40 - 11:10 a.m.

    Washington Update
    Kenneth Kelly, Chair, American Bankers Association (ABA) 
    Chairman & CEO, First Independence Bank, Detroit, MI
       

    11:10 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

    404: Old Leadership Playbook Not Found
    Claude Silver, VaynerX
    Sponsored by: FHLBank Pittsburgh
       
    12:20 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
       
    3 - 4:30 p.m. OPTIONAL TOUR - The Kentucky Experience - Bourbon Tasting (pre-registration is required)
    Location: TBD
    Must be 21 years of age to participate.
    Limited to first 45 registrants.
       
    Saturday, May 16  
       
    7 a.m. REGISTRATION
    Location: Napoli I & II

    CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
    Location: Da Vinci Lawn & Terrace
       
    7:45  - 8:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    Harnessing the On-Chain Opportunity: Perspectives on Stablecoin and Tokenized Deposits
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 1
    Emmett Shipman, Wolf & Company
       

    Concurrent B:  

    Cyber Resilience in Financial Services: Anticipating Threats, Managing Vendor Risk and Meeting Regulatory Demands
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 2
    Steve Ursillo, Cherry Bekaert
       

    Concurrent C:  

    Growing Low-Cost Deposits Using Product Design
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 3
    Ally Akins, Capital Performance Group
       
    9 - 10 a.m. Guest Session - TBD
       
    8:55 - 9:55 a.m.
    CONCURRENT SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    Capital Strategy: Managing Growth, Risk & Regulation in Uncertain Times
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 1
    Adam Mustafa, Invictus Analytics


    Concurrent B: 

    The Great Data Reversal - How Community Banks Reclaim Trust, Data, and Direction
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 2
    Joe McMann, Artificial Intelligence Risk
       

    Concurrent C:

    Fee Income – Bank on It
    Location: Plaza Ballroom - Salon 3

    Jeff Mazur & Gus Karris, PNC Bank
       
    10 - 10:15 a.m. BREAK
    Location: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyer
       
    10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
    Location: Ritz-Carlton Ballroom Foyers 4-6
    Bill Kuzo, UNB Bank, 2025-2026 Chair
    Pete Bochnovich, The Dime Bank, 2026-2027 Chair
       
    10:30 a.m.   Economic Update
    Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D., Stifel Financial Corp.
       
    11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CLOSING GENERAL SESSION 
    Age-Proof Your Brain
    Dr. Marc Milstein
    Co-Sponsored by: Webber Advisors and The Benecon Group, LLC
       
    12:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
       
    12:45 p.m.  OPTIONAL TOUR - DISNEY SPRINGS SHUTTLE (pre-registration is required)
    Departure Location: Plaza Porte Cochere
    Shuttle departs at 1 p.m. and will return at 4 p.m. 
       
    12:45 p.m. PA Bankers Open - Shingle Creek Golf Club (pre-registration is required)
    Departure Location: Plaza Porte Cochere

    Shuttle departs at 1 p.m. Shotgun Start: 1:30 p.m. - Scramble format
       
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CLOSING PARTY 
    Location: Fairways Function Lawn

       
    *schedule subject to change  

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Cost:
Member Banker/Director: $1,275
Affiliate Member: $1,865
Non-Member Banker: $2,450
Spouse/Family/Guest/Retired Bankers Network Member: $725




Contact:
Jackie Catalano
Vice President, Professional Development
(717) 255-6939
jcatalano@pabankers.com