BankTalk 2027

10/28/2026 - By Nancy Patton

Between regulatory demands, evolving technology, and day-to-day responsibilities, banking leaders rarely have time to step back and consider the bigger picture. BankTalk creates space for exactly that.

Saltmarsh’s signature annual banking event returns July 19–21, 2027, at the Raymond James Experience & Conference Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. Under the theme “Shaping the Future of Banking,” BankTalk will bring community and regional banking professionals together for fresh perspectives, candid conversations, and meaningful connections.

Step Away From the Everyday. See What’s Next.

For more than two decades, BankTalk has connected banking leaders with industry experts and peers to explore the issues shaping their institutions.

The experience goes beyond presentations and education credits. It is an opportunity to compare notes, ask questions, and consider new approaches alongside people who understand the challenges of community and regional banking. The goal is simple: leave with ideas you can put to work.

Thanks to the support of generous sponsors, BankTalk is complimentary for banking professionals, with no registration fees to attend.

Different Roles. Shared Challenges.

BankTalk is designed for professionals working across the bank, including:

  • Executive leadership: CEOs, CFOs, CIOs, presidents, and executive vice presidents exploring strategy, technology, risk, and growth.
  • Risk and compliance professionals: BSA and compliance officers, risk officers, and analysts navigating regulatory change and emerging risks.
  • Financial and operations management: Controllers and finance and operations professionals focused on reporting, efficiency, and cost management.
  • Department leaders: Managers and team leads across strategy, marketing, lending, IT, and deposit operations turning new ideas into action.

Whether you help set your institution’s direction or lead its daily operations, BankTalk offers a setting to learn from others and contribute your own perspective.

What to Expect at BankTalk 2027

The 2027 agenda is taking shape, with anticipated topics and experiences reflecting the issues that matter to community and regional banks.

Technology: Evaluate What Comes Next

From artificial intelligence and embedded finance to emerging cybersecurity threats, anticipated sessions will explore how banks can assess opportunities, manage risk, and make digital change part of their strategy.

Compliance: Navigate Change With Practical Insight

Expected topics include insider fraud, deregulation, and anti-money laundering. Expert perspectives and peer discussions will focus on the realities of community banking and approaches to strengthening compliance programs.

 

Leadership and Strategy: Make Room for Bigger-Picture Thinking

Anticipated discussions will address economic conditions, commercial real estate, mergers and acquisitions, fintech, and key accounting updates. A planned executive leadership and strategy panel will offer candid perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.

 

Interactive Workshops: Bring Your Questions

Concurrent workshops led by Saltmarsh specialists are expected to cover BSA, compliance, fair lending, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), accounting, and current expected credit losses (CECL). These sessions will combine focused discussion with peer exchange and practical takeaways.

 

Learn, Connect, and Earn Education Credits

BankTalk also offers professional education opportunities. Available credits may include CRCM, CERP, CAFP, ACAMS, and other certifications through ABA Professional Certifications. For CPAs, BankTalk offers up to six hours of Technical Business CPE.

 

Beyond the sessions, the event creates opportunities to build relationships with banking professionals from different institutions and markets. The most recent BankTalk welcomed more than 150 banking professionals representing 56 banks across 16 states.

Interested in Sponsoring BankTalk 2027?

Help make these conversations possible while introducing your organization to an engaged banking audience. With attendance exclusive to bankers and participating sponsors, BankTalk offers vendors a focused setting to connect with community and regional banking professionals and build relationships.

Explore 2027 sponsorship opportunities: Email marketing@saltmarshadvisors.com to learn how your organization can participate.

Banking Insight Grounded in Real-World Experience

Saltmarsh’s Financial Institution Advisory Group brings together former bank executives, regulators, auditors, and compliance leaders. The team supports institutions of varying sizes and structures with practical solutions informed by firsthand industry experience.

Whether your bank is navigating a merger, responding to regulatory pressure, or building internal capabilities, Saltmarsh offers guidance to help move your institution forward.

Click here to pre-register for BankTalk.

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