Why Attend

ICBA LIVE 2026

March 6-9, 2026

San Diego, California

San Diego Convention Center

ICBA LIVE is more than a convention—it’s a celebration of community banking and the people who power it.

It’s where ICBA members come together to connect with peers, be inspired by bold ideas, and gain practical insights to stay competitive in a rapidly changing world.

Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned executive, LIVE is your place to connect with industry peers, discover new solutions, and return home energized to lead with purpose.

Community

ICBA LIVE audience

Join the largest gathering of community banks in the world—where relationships are built, ideas are shared, and the future of community banking is shaped together.

Learning

ICBA LIVE crowd looking at speaker

Experience unmatched educational programming designed exclusively for community bankers, with insights that drive real-world results.

Innovation

ICBA LIVE expo

Connect directly with vetted fintech and solution providers offering real-world tools and technologies tailored for community banks—only the best, curated for impact.

Who Attends ICBA LIVE?

ICBA LIVE brings together a dynamic mix of community banking professionals from across the country—including bank presidents and CEOs, emerging leaders, directors, compliance officers, and operations experts.

Attendees represent institutions of all sizes and stages, united by a shared commitment to innovation, service, and the future of community banking.

Whether you're shaping strategy in the boardroom or driving change on the front lines, ICBA LIVE is where you’ll find your peers, your partners, and your next big idea.

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2026 Theme

ANCHORED IN PURPOSE

Community banks are the anchors of local communities—providing strength, stability, and direction through every economic tide. Community banks help businesses grow, create opportunities, and guide innovation with a steady hand.

As ICBA members, your commitment grounds the communities you serve and keeps them moving forward with confidence. You don’t just support progress—you make it possible, every single day.

“Anchored in Purpose” represents an opportunity for recalibration.

Anchoring offers a moment to pause, reflect, and realign. It creates space to reassess shifting conditions—whether in markets, missions, or mindsets—and to chart a course grounded in both purpose and possibility.

Let ICBA LIVE be your anchor—your moment to take pause, reconnect with peers, and set a bold new course for the future of our industry.

Testimonials

Here’s what our 2025 Nashville Attendees had to say about ICBA LIVE.

“It was a wonderful event to meet new community bankers while attending top-notch education sessions... Every session I attended was educational, and I walked away with many ideas to bring back to my bank. ICBA LIVE was also really fun, giving me a much-needed break, and I came back refreshed and ready to tackle whatever comes next.”