This Spring, NJBankers is hosting a number of events to engage, educate, connect, and inform our members. 

Cannabis Banking Conference: May 13, 2026

As the cannabis industry enters a new era of regulatory change and national momentum, financial institutions are uniquely positioned to lead. This conference brings together bankers, operators, regulators, and industry experts for a full day of insight-rich sessions designed to help institutions build safe, scalable, and profitable cannabis banking programs.

Human Resources Conference: May 14, 2026
Be part of the conversation shaping the future of HR in banking. Our Human Resources Conference brings together industry experts and peers for a powerful day of insights, strategy, and collaboration. Explore critical topics - from employment law to AI and M&A - and work alongside colleagues across New Jersey to drive the industry forward.

NEW! Digital Assets Conference: May 20, 2026

As digital assets evolve from emerging technology to practical financial tools, financial institutions are shifting from exploration to execution. This new conference, held in partnership with our Associate Member Crowe, brings together banking executives for a half-day of actionable insights on how digital assets are reshaping financial services.

Banking on Women Conference: June 4, 2026

Join hundreds of women leaders, innovators, and rising professionals from across New Jersey’s banking community for a high-energy day of learning, inspiration, and powerful connection. Designed for women in financial services, the Banking on Women Conference brings together influential voices, practical strategies, and real-world insights to help you advance your career, expand your influence, and lead with confidence.

Plus, look out for more information on our Mid-Career Conference and Bankers Cup Golf Outing, coming soon. View all NJBankers upcoming events here. 

Time's running out to join us
in New Orleans for the
120th Annual Conference

There's less than a month left to the start of our 120th Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall. This year’s conference, held from May 6-8 at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, will address the pressing issues facing your employees and institutions, 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. Concurrent breakout sessions will focus on real-world applications designed for your team.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Webinar: High Touch Coaching in a High-Tech, Remote World
April 20, 2026

120th Annual Conference & Exhibit Hall

May 6-8, 2026

Cannabis Banking Conference
May 13, 2026

Human Resources Conference
May 14, 2026

New! Digital Assets Conference
May 20, 2026

Banking on Women Conference
June 4, 2026

Save the Date - Registration Opens Soon!

Mid-Career Conference
June 10, 2026

Annual Bankers Cup Golf Outing
June 16, 2026

Future Ready Internship Program
June-August 2026

See NJBankers.com for more event information

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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 webinar "From red flags to SARs: Real-world fraud scenarios AML teams are seeing now" on April 15 at 2:00pm. Register here.

Read the Compliance Alliance question of the Week, "Can a lender order an appraisal prior to receiving intent to proceed under Reg Z? Is it a regulatory violation if a lender orders one without having received intent to proceed? When can we first charge for an appraisal?" here. 

Join IntraFi for their upcoming complimentary webinars, including: "FDIC Deposit Insurance Coverage and Related Matters," a webinar for CPAs, financial advisors, and other business professionals explaining the intricacies of FDIC deposit insurance, or "Explaining ICS and CDARS" and discover how IntraFi's ICS and CDARS can help your bank grow large-dollar, franchise-building relationships. Register here. 

View "The Week Ahead" from The Baker Group, the exclusive endorsed broker-dealer provider for ICBA Securities, here. 

S&P Global Market Intelligence released their proprietary Deposit Rankings for community banks with less than $3B in assets, community banks with $3B to $10B in assets, and U.S. banks greater than $10 billion in assets based on March 11, 2026 data as of December 31, 2025. Get the deposit rankings here. 

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