Get ahead of what’s to come in this election year at the VBA/ABA Washington Summit. You’ll have your finger on the pulse of policymakers on Capitol Hill, at the regulatory agencies, and in the White House. 

Your participation can have a direct impact on public policy discussions that affect our industry, customers and communities. 

• Advance the policy discussion. Hear about key policy issues from the lawmakers who put them into action, including Virginia members of Congress.
• Network with the best. Numerous opportunities to meet and reconnect with bankers from across the country.
• Free for every banker. Encourage young leaders, directors, and colleagues from all areas of your bank to attend and engage in banking advocacy. 

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Summit Agenda & Venue

The Summit will include the Mutual Community Bank Forum, Women and Allies Forum, Emerging Leaders Forum, and networking receptions.

You can view the full program details and agenda here.

General Sessions Venue:

Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001

All ancillary meetings — including the Mutual Community Bank Forum and Emerging Leaders Forum — will be held at the Marriott Marquis Washington, DC, along with the opening reception on Monday, April 7.  

Agenda Overview

Sunday, April 6

• Mutual Community Bank Forum Registration, Reception & Dinner
• Emerging Leaders Welcome Reception

Monday, April 7

• Women and Allies Forum (morning)
• Mutual Community Bank Forum - General Sessions
• Emerging Leaders Forum (morning, beginning after the Women and Allies Forum, and afternoon)
• Opening Reception

Tuesday, April 8

• Washington Summit Registration
• Washing Summit General Session (morning)
• Capital Hill Visits (afternoon)
• 5:00-7:00 p.m. – DCBA/MBA/VBA Joint Capitol Reception 

Wednesday, April 9

• Washington Summit General Session

Registration Information

Registration for the Summit is free. You can register for the 2025 event here.

By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the ABA event policies.

Hotel Information

Currently, the ABA housing blocks are sold out over the peak dates of the 2025 ABA Washington Summit. A waitlist option is available, should cancellations occur, and rooms become available.

To add your name to the waitlist, please contact abahousing@spargoinc.com with your name, company, and desired arrival and departure dates.

For your convenience, the ABA has provided a list of hotels that are close to the Washington Summit. Please note, ABA is not currently holding rooms at any of these hotel properties and cannot guarantee availability or rates at any of the properties listed below.