From the President — After Forty Years
Ballard W. Cassady, Jr. at the KBA Annual Convention

From the President

After Forty Years.

A farewell from KBA President & CEO Ballard W. Cassady, Jr. — forty years of service, and a deep love for the bankers, the industry, and the communities he devoted his career to.

“How do you leave the people you love behind? I intend never to find out.”

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KBA Convention — Events at a Glance

2026 Events at a Glance

Save these dates for KBA’s 2026 flagship events. Full agendas, speakers, and registration details will be announced on each event site.

Please note: We are early in our event planning. All event dates and locations are subject to change.

2026 Regulators Forum

June 24th or June 25th

Two Dates and Locations

Bowling Green | Lexington

Women in Banking

July 27-28, 2026

The Marriott Griffin Gate Resort | Lexington, KY

kbawomeninbanking.com

Fraud Academy

August 18–20, 2026

Downtown Hyatt Regency
Lexington, KY

kbafraudacademy.com

135th Annual Convention

September 19–21, 2026

The Mayflower Hotel | Washington, DC

kbaconvention.com

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