Agenda

September 21-24, 2025
Omni Grove Park Inn • Asheville, NC

Sunday, September 21

Convention Registration & Welcome Reception

3:30 - 5:30 PM

Convention Registration

Location TBD

6:00 - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception

Cocktails & hors d'oeuvres with stunning Blue Ridge Mountain views. Perfect opportunity to reconnect with colleagues and meet new faces.

 

Dinner

On Your Own

Monday, September 22

KBA Annual Golf Tournament & Reception with the Exhibitors

8:00 - 9:00 AM

KBA Annual Golf Tournament

Check-In/Registration (Continental breakfast/coffee available)

9:00 AM

Shotgun Start

Golfers will receive a box lunch and beverages will available throughout the day.

3:00 - 5:30 PM

Convention Registration

Location TBD

5:30 - 7:00 PM

Reception with the Exhibitors

Location TBD

 

Dinner

On Your Own

Tuesday, September 23

General Session I - Ballroom

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Convention Registration & Information

Location TBD

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Breakfast with the Exhibitors

Ballroom

8:00 AM

Call to Order & Welcome

April Perry

Chairwoman, KBA Board of Directors
CEO/Chairwoman - Kentucky Farmers Bank Corporation


Moderators:
John T. McGarvey, Esq. Morgan & Pottinger P.S.C.
Ballard W. Cassady, Jr., President and CEO Kentucky Bankers Association
April Perry, Chairwoman KBA Board of Directors

8:00 - 9:00 AM

Congressional Update

Congressman Andy Barr

Federal legislation updates and advocacy efforts affecting community banking

9:00 - 10:00 AM

Michelle Bowman

 

10:00  - 10:15 AM

Refreshment Break

 

10:15 - 11:15 AM

Washington Update

Blake Earley and Timothy Schenk

Fireside Chat

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Craig Dismuke

Keynote

 

12:15 PM

Adjourn

Lunch on Your Own

5:00 PM

Cocktail Hour

Location TBD

 

Dinner

On Your Own

Wednesday, September 24

General Session II - Ballroom

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Breakfast with the Exhibitors

Ballroom

8:00 - 9:00 AM

TBD

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Business

Report of Resolutions Committee
Installation of KBA Board Members
Election & Installation of KBA Treasurer 2025-26
Installation of KBA Vice Chairman 2025-26
Installation of KBA Chairman 2025-26

10:30 - 10:45 PM

Refreshment Break

 

10:45 - 11:30 PM

TBD

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

Q&A

Gordon Chang and Ballard Cassady

Fireside Chat

12:15 PM

Adjourn

Lunch On Your Own

 

5:15 - 6:00 PM

Pre-Banquet Reception

 

6:00 PM

Annual Banquet

Presiding, April Perry, Chairwoman, KBA Board of Directors

Ballroom

8:00 PM

Desert Bar/Jazz Player

Ballroom