S&P Global Community Bankers Conference 2026

Event Description

For the last 14 years, the Community Bankers Conference, created by SNL Financial, has been the premier forum at which influential executives, board members, investors, technology providers, and advisers put forward their visions, views of the strategic issues facing community banks, and actions for success.

Community banking in 2025 was characterized by a complex mix of resilience, excitement, caution, and curiosity. With the improved regulatory tenor, the Fed’s pivot to lowering rates, and credit remaining relatively benign, banks are ready to reap the benefits of the momentum heading into 2026. Yet the sector faces long-term headwinds that could reshape confidence and strategy. Community banks must question whether the business model can endure in its current form and many within the industry are asking hard questions about sustainability in an environment that seems designed for larger players and new competitors.

This conference will explore the current opportunities for profitability and growth facing community banks in the near-term but also examine how traditional banking is being fundamentally reimagined through emerging technologies, changing customer expectations, and new competitive dynamics. Join industry leaders, innovators, and banking executives for an essential dialogue on the evolving landscape of financial services and how community bank executives can take action to ensure relevancy for the future.

Join S&P Global Market Intelligence for a unique opportunity to gain strategic insights, forge valuable partnerships, and position your organization for success in the next era of banking.

SouthState Correspondent Division’s Chris Nichols will be on this year’s Community Bankers Conference Advisory Board.