Convention

PA Bankers 2025 Convention
May 14-18, 2025 • JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort, Marco Island, Fla.

Experience four days of informative, inspirational and timely educational content, dynamic speakers, community service, networking, fine dining and entertainment during the PA Bankers 2025 Convention.

More info to come.



    Time Session
       
    Wednesday, May 14


    12 - 4 p.m. CHARITABLE OUTREACH OPPORTUNITY - St. Matthews House (pre-registration is required)
    Transportation will be provided by PA Bankers
    Limited to first 40 registrants.
       
    6:30 - 9 p.m. BOARD, PAST CHAIRS & STAFF RECEPTION & DINNER
    Sponsored by: Pillar+Aught
       
    Thursday, May 15  
       
    8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. OPTIONAL TOUR - Everglades Tour (see Tours tab for registration information)
       
    1 - 4 p.m. REGISTRATION
       
    1 - 3 p.m. AFTERNOON "WELCOME TO MARCO" RECEPTION
       
    1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Bank CEO Peer Exchange (pre-registration is required)
    Limited to Bank CEOs Only
    Moderator: Jack Salvetti, S.R. Snodgrass, P.C.
       
    3 - 5:30 p.m. CEO & DIRECTOR SESSION 
       

    3 - 4 p.m.

    Risk Volatility and Practical Solutions
    Don Musso, FinPro
       

    4:15 - 5:30 p.m.

    Investment Banking Panel
       
    6 - 7:30 p.m. CHAIR'S RECEPTION
    Sponsored by: PNC Bank

       
    Friday, May 16  
       
    7 a.m. CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
       
    7  - 8 a.m. SUNRISE $AVINGS SESSION
    Increase Revenue, Reduce Expenses & Improve the Customer Experience
    Hartman Executive Advisors
    ODP
    KeyTax Inc.
    Grudi Associates, LLC
    DARKDEFEND
    KlariVis
       
    8 - 8:50 a.m. CONCURRENT & GUEST SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    Succession Planning Topic
    Alan Kaplan, Kaplan Partners
       

    Concurrent B:

    Strategic Alternatives Analysis - Everyone Should Do It
    Jeff Marsico, The Kafafian Group, Inc.
       

    Concurrent C:

    Future of Payments
    Tony DeSanctis, Cornerstone Advisors
       

    Concurrent D:
    Guest/Spouse Session

    GUEST/SPOUSE SESSION - TBD
       
    9 a.m. OPENING CEREMONIES
    PRESENTATION OF COLORS

    NATIONAL ANTHEM
       
    9:10 - 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION/ANNUAL MEETING
    All Registered Convention Attendees
       

    "WELCOME & REMARKS"

    9:10 - 9:15 a.m.

    Welcome & Remarks - Duncan Campbell

    9:15 - 9:30 a.m.

    Recognition of Past Chairs & Sponsors

    9:30 - 9:40 a.m.

    50-Year Club Inductions

    9:40 - 9:55 a.m.

    Nominating Report & Board Election

    9:55 - 10 a.m.

    Installation of Officers
       
    10 - 10:20 a.m. "2024-2025 CHAIR'S REMARKS"
    Randy Black, First Citizens Community Bank
       
    10:20 - 10:40 a.m. SNACK BREAK
       
    10:40 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. GENERAL SESSION RESUMES
       

    10:40 - 11:30 a.m.

    Washington Update
    Kirsten Sutton, American Bankers Association (ABA) 

    Fireside Chat
    Moderator: Duncan Campbell, President & CEO, PA Bankers Association
    Panelists:
    Kirsten Sutton, American Bankers Association (ABA)
    Kathy Kraninger, President & CEO, Florida Bankers Association
       

    11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

    Future of Banking
    Don Musso, FinPro
       
    12:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
       
    2 - 4 p.m. OPTIONAL TOUR - Calusa Spirit Charter (see Tours tab for registration information)
       
    Saturday, May 17  
       
    7 a.m. REGISTRATION/CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
       
    7:45  - 8:45 a.m. CONCURRENT SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    Compensation Trends in Today's Banking Environment
    Matt Brei, Blanchard Consulting Group
       

    Concurrent B:  

    What's Important Now: Separate Signal Noise and Build a Nimble Balance Sheet
    Mark Fischer, PNC Bank
       

    Concurrent C:  

    Checking In: Check Fraud, The Dark Web and Elder Compliance
    Chuck Diulus, DARKDEFEND
       
    9 - 10 a.m. GUEST/SPOUSE SESSION - TBD
       
    8:55 - 9:55 a.m.
    CONCURRENT SESSIONS
       

    Concurrent A:
    Director Focused

    Current Views on the Role and Responsibilities of Bank Directors
    Ken Rollins, Esquire, Pillar+Aught
    Kate Sallie, Esquire, Pillar+Aught


    Concurrent B: 

    From Strategy to Success: Unlocking Technology's Potential in Community Banking
    Wade Barnes, Hartman Executive Advisors
    Shea Gabrielleschi, Hartman Executive Advisors
       

    Concurrent C:

    Connecting With Tomorrow: The Future of Customer Engagement
    Virginia Heyburn, engage fi
       
    10 - 10:15 a.m. COOKIE BREAK
       
    10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
    Randy Black, First Citizens Community Bank, 2024-2025 Chair
    Bill Kuzo, UNB Bank, 2025-2026 Chair
       
    10:30 a.m.   GENERAL SESSION
    TBD
    Ron Plesco, Jr., Partner, DLA Piper
       
    11:40 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. CLOSING GENERAL SESSION - TBD
       
    12:30 p.m. ADJOURNMENT
       
    1 p.m. SHUTTLE TO GOLF COURSE - PA Bankers Open (pre-registration is required)
    The Rookery at Marco
    1:30 p.m. - Scramble format

       
    6:30 - 8:30 p.m. CLOSING PARTY
       
    *schedule subject to change  

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Cost:
Member Bank/Director Rate: $1,275
Affiliate Member Rate: $1,865
Non-Member Financial Institution Rate: $2,450
Spouse/Family/Guest/Retired Banker Rate: $725



Contact:
Jackie Catalano
Vice President, Professional Development
(717) 255-6939
jcatalano@pabankers.com