Calendar of Events

2016 Conferences & Schools March 2016

TRUST SCHOOL March 8–11, 2016 | Little Rock The ABA Trust School is recommended for all trust department personnel seeking to expand their knowledge. This program will provide a solid foundation of skills and topics. April 2016

SECURITY WORKSHOP April 28–29, 2016 | Little Rock Bank security officers are challenged each day to be aware of the perils affecting their banks, while also modifying the policies, procedures and practices to prevent losses. The Security Workshop provides topics to address the security issues and concerns you face, the environment in which you operate, and the regulatory world in which we all live. May 2016

CONVENTION & TRADE SHOW May 11–13, 2016 | Little Rock The ABA’s annual Convention provides bankers from across the state with the opportunity to visit with peers, forge new connections, and open a dialogue on the current issues of banking. The event also features a top-notch Trade Show with vendors from across the country.

June 2016

COMMERCIAL LENDING SCHOOL April 4–8, 2016 | Little Rock The ABA Commercial Lending School is a comprehensive learning opportunity for both novice and experienced lenders.

COMPLIANCE SCHOOL May 9–12, 2016 | Little Rock Compliance is one of the most crucial and consuming issues in the financial industry today. The Compliance School will provide the latest knowledge and preparation needed to handle compliance issues. Participants will have the opportunity to interact with nationally-known compliance experts, as well as their peers.

CREDIT CONFERENCE April 19, 2016 | Little Rock In today’s environment, it is critical for bankers to be able to recognize opportunities among both new and existing customers. This conference will help community bankers regain the competitive advantage and begin to thrive.

LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE June 16–17, 2016 | Fayetteville The Leadership Conference provides bankers with a chance to further their leadership skills, listen to motivating speakers, and network with colleagues from across the state. The ABA Emerging Leaders Council assists with the planning of this event. August 2016

BANK MANAGEMENT SEMINAR August 3–5, 2016 | Destin, Florida With a line-up of timely banking topics, the Bank Management Seminar provides upper-level banking personnel the opportunity to solidify strategies for building a strong future for their respective banks while connecting with peers.

CONSUMER LENDING SCHOOL August 2016 | Little Rock The purpose of Consumer Lending School is to provide bankers interested in the field of consumer lending with the fundamental information needed to provide effective service to consumers and perform their job responsibilities professionally.

October 2016 November 2016

TRUST CONFERENCE November 2-3, 2015 | Hot Springs The role of a hometown bank’s trust department is a unique one — from assisting with estate and retirement planning to staying current on very specific legal and ethical responsibilities. The Trust Conference brings together professionals from across the state to discuss the tools and strategies needed to best serve your customers.

BASIC LENDING SCHOOL TBD 2016 | Little Rock Basic Lending School is designed to provide a solid foundation and overview of lending skills and topics. This five-day event provides classroom instruction, as well as the opportunity for students to put their knowledge to work with hands-on case studies.

AGRI LENDING CONFERENCE October 12-13, 2016 | Little Rock Agriculture plays a large role in the Arkansas economy, and it is undeniable that the ag industry comes with a unique set of challenges. The Agri Lending Conference provides high-quality, timely, and practical financial tools and economic information to both lenders and producers.

IRA SCHOOL October 25–26, 2016 | Little Rock Whether you’re looking to gain basic knowledge of IRAs, raise your comfort level, or sharpen your skills with the most up-to-date rules and regulations, the IRA School is for you.

TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE November 2016 | Little Rock What technologies need to be implemented to help your bank compete in the digital age? The Technology Conference is structured to give Arkansas bankers an understanding of the products available today, and how to use them to both benefit customers and safeguard data.

WOMEN IN BANKING CONFERENCE Fall 2016 | Little Rock The Women in Banking Conference is designed to empower and inspire women at all levels of the Arkansas banking industry, giving them the opportunity to network, compare notes with those who have similar challenges and successes, and learn about management, leadership, industry issues and personal development.

MARKETING CONFERENCE TBD 2016 | Little Rock Get your gears turning at this conference centered on your bank’s marketing strategies. Featuring speakers on a range of topics, this event will help bank marketers stay ahead of current trends while connecting with other professionals in the field.