Registration is open for our 120th Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall
Join us for our 120th Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s conference will address the pressing issues facing banks and their employees, including AI, fraud, ongoing M&A activity, and digital assets. Industry experts will be on hand to inform and engage attendees on these critical topics, and concurrent breakout sessions will focus on real-world applications designed for bankers.
We encourage attendees to register as early as possible; register and pay by February 13, 2026 to enjoy early bird registration rates.
New for 2026 We are expanding our Emerging Leaders Training and introducing enhanced discounted pricing. Each member bank may utilize one complimentary registration for an Emerging Leaders Network member (includes attendance at the sessions and Emerging Leaders dinner).
Now entering year two of this initiative, Emerging Leaders will enjoy a dedicated half-day training session prior to the start of the Annual Conference — built specifically to help them grow into the next generation of industry leaders. A special networking event will also take place on Wednesday evening following NJBankers’ Opening Reception, giving Emerging Leaders the opportunity to build connections, share ideas, and elevate their careers.
Returning for 2026 Our Directors Training Session, presented by FinPro, will once again be offered for all directors. This session will address the most timely and important issues facing bank boards today.
Hotel Information
Conference attendees are encouraged to make their hotel reservations NOW, as we anticipate the hotel being sold out during our stay. Hotel reservations must be made by Thursday, April 2, 2026, to receive the NJBankers sleeping room rate of $319 per night (plus taxes and fees).
The Annual Conference offers numerous sponsor opportunities to build brand awareness, connect with attendees and put your company front and center. This year, we are also excited to bring back our Exhibit Hall, and offer two levels of opportunities, Basic Exhibitor and Premier Exhibitor.
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NJBankers Welcomes New Governor, Adminstration & Legislators
Governor Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as the 57th Governor of New Jersey last week and NJBankers was proud to attend her inauguration at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Governor Sherrill also recently announced her nomination for Commissioner of the Department of Banking and Insurance, Susan Ochs, and we look forward to working with Governor Sherrill and Commissioner Ochs to support our members, their customers, and a resilient New Jersey economy.
In addition, the new legislative session recently began. NJBankers extends a warm welcome to the new members of the Assembly and congratulates all legislators on the start of the new session. We look forward to working together to advance policies that support New Jersey’s communities, economy, and banking industry.
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January 13, 2026:
From January 8-9, OceanFirst Bank hosted our ERM Committee's first 24-hour format focus group. Over the course of 2 days, facilitators from our Endorsed Provider Wolf & Company, P.C., as well as from our Associate Members EY and Vikar Technologies led the group on a variety of topics related to risk encountered by the banking industry, ranging from fraud to AI to industry trends. The group also discussed building a CRO network and enjoyed a group networking dinner at Buona Sera in Red Bank.
Thank you to everyone who attended the event! We had a great 24 hours of discussion and peer networking.
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Endorsed Provider Happenings An Endorsed Service Provider has an exclusive relationship with NJBankers for their products and services.
Join Abrigo for their upcoming webinar "2026 Nacha-ready: Navigating Nacha rule changes & ACH compliance" on February 3 at 2:00pm. Register online here.
Read the Compliance Alliance Question of the Week, "We received a “Satisfactory” CRA rating in November 2023 and have $3.4 billion in total assets. Under the FDIC’s updated examination guidance, when should we expect our next CRA exam?" here.
PMC is offering several two-day seminars this winter and spring in the New Jersey area. The seminars are designed for bankers of all levels, whether you are just starting out or looking to expand your IRA knowledge. Learn more here.
Bank margins, earnings set to expand, possibly defy credit concerns: Net interest margin expansion has driven returns higher across the banking industry in 2025. Earnings growth should continue in the coming quarters, even as credit costs continue to migrate higher. View S&P Global Market Intelligence's US Commercial Bank Outlook - Q1 2026 here.
Read the Wolf & Company article "I Spoke With Bank Directors to Find Out Their Top Priorities – Here’s What Stood Out," which covers how bank directors are prioritizing personal digital experiences, integrating technology into core strategy, and balancing complex regulations. Access the article here.
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