Bank Chat 2025

Community Bank Risk Professionals Training & Networking

Join us for BankChat! This annual event brings the entire Saltmarsh Banking Group together with community bankers and industry thought leaders in a collaborative approach to discuss risk-impacting issues facing community banks today.

April 14 & April 15

Monday, April 14 | 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, April 15 | 8:00 am - 3:30 pm

Nashville, TN

TBA Barrett Training Center
(211 Athens Way #100, Nashville, TN)

All Risk Professionals

All officers and staff responsible for managing critical risks of a community bank.

Agenda Overview

With insight from our thought leaders and lessons learned, attendees will learn the proactive steps banks are taking—or should take—to mitigate threats and seize opportunities. Our agenda features general sessions, breakout sessions and panels on critical credit, compliance, interest rate, fraud, strategic and reputation risk issues facing your bank today.

State of the Industry
Strengthening Fraud Controls
Cryptocurrency, Artificial Intelligence & FinTech
Fair Lending Solutions
Internal Controls & Compliance
Call Report Codes
Credit/Interest Rate Risk

Payment Controls
Risk Management Framework
Strengthening Client-Auditor Relationships
Liquidity Management
CRA CD Identification
Future of Risk Management
And more!

Registration Information

Registration includes a light breakfast, a lunch buffet, beverages and snacks on both days. Registration also includes a group dinner on Monday night of the event with speakers, sponsors, and the Saltmarsh Banking Group.

Early Bird

$250

Begins January 21, 2025

Use promo code EARLYBC25 for $150 off the standard registration price.
The last day to save your spot at early bird pricing is February 21, 2025.

Standard

$400

Begins February 22, 2025

Registration for BankChat closes on April 11, 2025.

BankChat FAQs

BankChat is the spring-time and slightly more casual version of Saltmarsh’s annual Community Banking Event, now in its 20th year and affectionately known as BankTalk. BankChat as a destination was born three years ago from the legacy of Saltmarsh’s mission to share knowledge and network with community bank risk management professionals.

All officers and staff responsible for managing critical risks of a community bank, such as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Credit Officer, Compliance Officers, BSA/AML Officers, Internal Control Officers, Fraud Officers, Internal Auditors and Audit Liaisons.

Yes! CE credit for CRCM, CERP, CAFP and CPAs. More details to come.

Full refunds will be issued if cancellation requests are received by March 14, 2025. No refunds will be permitted for cancellations after March 14, 2025. Cancellation requests must be in writing via email. "No shows" are not refundable. We recommend sending a substitute if you can no longer attend BankChat. If a substitution is not possible, contact seminars@saltmarshcpa.com for cancellation assistance.

Hotel Accommodations

Enjoy the event even more by staying overnight with us at the brand new Residence Inn Nashville Metro Center (251 Venture Cir, Nashville, TN 37228)! We have a room block for Sunday, April 13, through Tuesday, April 15, for $139/night. Last day to book is Monday, March 31, however, the block may sell out. Click here to book (group code "SB1SB1A").

What Bankers Say About BankChat...

"I enjoyed the small group setting and the ability to have open candid conversations with others that are in similar positions."

Joanne, First Community Bank of Tennessee

"BankChat topics are diverse and comprehensive, the speakers excellent, and the Saltmarsh group is professional and fun!"

Karen, Bank3

"I highly recommend attending as the networking opportunity was wonderful and the things I learned were very impactful for my role."

Natasha, Pendleton Community Bank