For more than 40 years, the Sheshunoff Affiliation Program has helped bankers by offering a platform for the sharing of ideas, networking and opportunity development. The 2026 Sheshunoff Chief Executive Officer Affiliation Program will be here soon and we hope you are already making plans to join us.

 

Reasons to Join Us in 2026:

  • Network with other top community bank executives from across the country
  • Gather ideas that will help you drive excellent performance and value throughout your organization
  • Return to your bank with actionable items that can be promptly implemented
  • Learn the best practices and innovations from some of the banking industry’s finest intellectual leaders
  • Participate in the High-Performance Idea Exchange – an open forum to discuss hot topics in the industry in a round table format
  • Economic Update – Dr. Ed Seifried will discuss the latest predictions and analyze the Fed’s latest policy actions.

 

Spring 2026 Meetings

 

Fall 2026 Meetings

 

To sign up for the 2026 Chief Executive Officer Affiliation Program, the renewal form can be found here.

We limit the size of each group so we encourage you to make your plans early as others are doing. To register or to find out more about our 2025 program, contact Karen Peterman at kpeterman@smslp.com or 512.703.1558.

We also offer Affiliation programs for Chief Financial Officers, Chief Risk and Chief Compliance Officers, Technology and Operations Officers, and Senior Loan Officers.  More information on all of Affiliation Programs can be found here.

What CEOs Say About the Program….

"Good discussions and thought provoking ideas presented. I am so busy at the bank that it is always good to step away, reflect, re-focus and learn from presenters and peers."

"Huge benefit in the way of exposure to national bankers vs state only. Always a good program."

"Really good, useful topics – very appropriate for this time."