2026 CCBN Annual Conference
Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
68900 Frank Sinatra DriveRancho Mirage, CA 92270
United States
Where Community Banking Meets What’s Next
Join us in 2026 for three days of connection, insight, and possibility. This is the room where ideas get tested, relationships get built, and the future of community banking gets shaped. Expect bold conversations, practical strategies, trusted partner solutions, and the kind of collaboration you can only get when the entire community banking ecosystem comes together — in person.
This is the conference that moves us forward.
AUDIENCE
Bank Directors, Bank Presidents & CEOs, & Senior Bank Officers
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Blind Wine Tasting
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FREE |
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Sensory Experience
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FREE |
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Pickleball Tournament
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FREE |
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Member Spouse/Guest
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$495.00 |
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Non-Member Spouse/Guest
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$595.00 |
The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage
The room block is now closed. If you need accommodations, please contact the hotel directly or e-mail Madison Beahm at madisonbeahm@ccbnetwork.org
⚠️ Important Hotel Booking Notice
For all CCBN events, please book your hotel accommodations only through the official links provided on the CCBN website.
We have been made aware of unauthorized individuals and companies posing as hotels, travel agencies, or event partners and contacting attendees about room reservations. These organizations are not affiliated with CCBN and may attempt to collect payment or personal information.
Agenda
| November 2 | |
| 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | CCBN Board Meeting The Springs Room |
| 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Registration Ballroom Foyer |
| 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Welcome Reception: Under the Stars L'Edge |
| November 3 | |
| 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM | Registration & Breakfast Ballroom Foyer & Terrace |
| 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM | Welcome The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom |
| 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM |
Economic Outlook 2027
As financial institutions navigate an evolving economic landscape, a leading economist will offer timely insights on the outlook for growth, interest rates, and market conditions, and what they could mean for the banking industry in the year ahead. Dr. Mark Schniepp, Principal, California Economic Forecast |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
Executive Leadership Panel
A cross-sector panel of financial services leaders explores the key economic, regulatory, and market developments influencing the industry and the strategies shaping its future. Moderated by Ryan Hayhurst, President, The Baker Group Todd Mathison, President & CEO, Impact Retirement Advisors Shon Myers, Chairman, President & CEO of Farmers & Merchants Bank, Ohio Jeff DeVine, CEO, American Riviera Bank Lindsay Gullahorn, Owner and Principal, Gullahorn Strategies |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
AI Governance, Risk, & Opportunity for Community Banks
As AI becomes a strategic priority for community banks, leaders must balance innovation with responsible implementation. This session explores where AI can deliver meaningful value and the governance, oversight, and risk management needed for successful adoption. Moderated by Bailey Barretto, Senior Director, Abrigo Matt March, EVP/CIO, West Coast Community Bank Guy DeCorte, Chief AI Officer, KlariVis Armin Wasicek, CTO, ZorroFi |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Lunch Ballroom Terrace |
| 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM | Executive Roundtables Join fellow community bank executives for candid, small-group conversations focused on the issues that matter most to bank leaders today. These facilitated roundtables provide an opportunity to share experiences, exchange practical strategies, and learn from peers in a confidential, collaborative setting. |
| 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
Pickleball Tournament
Join colleagues for a friendly pickleball tournament designed for all skill levels, from first-time players to seasoned competitors. Whether you're playing to win or simply enjoying the camaraderie, this fun and active experience offers a great way to build relationships, unwind, and connect with fellow attendees outside the conference setting. JW Marriott |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Blind Wine Tasting
Challenge your palate in a guided blind wine tasting experience where you'll sample a curated selection of wines without knowing the labels. Learn tasting techniques, compare notes with fellow attendees, and discover how aroma, flavor, and appearance influence perception—all while enjoying a relaxed and engaging networking experience. Sunrise Room |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
Sensory Experience
Take a break from the conference and enjoy a hands-on sensory experience designed to inspire creativity and relaxation. Participants will create their own custom candles, body scrubs, bath salts, and other self-care products while connecting with fellow attendees in a fun, interactive setting. It's the perfect opportunity to unwind, recharge, and leave with personalized keepsakes to enjoy long after the conference. The Snug |
| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Reception & Dinner Vista Lawn |
| November 4 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Breakfast Ballroom Terrace |
| 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Welcome Back The Ritz-Carlton Ballroom |
| 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM |
Leadership Priorities for 2027: What Bank Leaders Should Do Next
As community banks prepare for the future, leaders must navigate workforce changes, succession planning, and technology investments while preserving the culture and relationships that define community banking. This session explores strategies for developing future leaders. Moderated by Tamara Gurney, Executive Chair & Director, Mission Valley Bank Rick Sowers, CEO, CalPrivate Bank AJ Antongiovanni, President & CEO, Mission Bank |
| 10:45 AM - 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM |
The New Fraud Landscape—Fighting the Emerging Threats of Tomorrow
As fraud schemes continue to evolve, community banks face increasing pressure to defend against AI-enabled scams, payment fraud, cyber threats, and sophisticated social engineering attacks. This session will explore the emerging fraud-related challenges created by new technology (AI) and provide practical strategies to strengthen fraud prevention and maintain customer trust. Sam Chen, Quantitative Analysis Consultant, DCG Mark Haberland, Managing Director, DCG |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
Lunch
Ballroom Terrace |
| 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM |
Deposits, Growth & Competition — Winning the Relationship Banking Battle
As competition for deposits intensifies and funding strategies continue to evolve, community banks must find new ways to deepen customer relationships while driving sustainable growth. This session will explore how institutions are strengthening their deposit franchise through relationship banking, strategic pricing, and innovative approaches to customer engagement in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Dan Marks, President, Growth Solutions, OptimaFI |
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM |
The Encore
The conference may be over, but we're not quite ready to call it a day! The Encore is a post-conference gathering to unwind, raise a glass, and keep the conversations going with fellow attendees. Come relax, celebrate a great conference, and enjoy one last chance to connect before heading home. Invite only |
6 CPE Credits
Program Level: Beginner
Prerequisites: None
Delivery Method: Group-Live
Field of Study: Business Management & Organization, Specialized Knowledge
Cancellation and Complaint Resolution Policy
Substitutions are allowed, at no additional cost. Written notice is required for all cancellations. The full registration fee will be refunded if the written request is received up to 4 weeks before the event and 50 percent if received 2 weeks before the event. No refunds will be granted within two weeks of the event. For more information regarding refund, complaint, and/or program cancellation policies contact our offices at 800-627-6613.
California Community Banking Network is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
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