SW Graduate School of Banking Announces 160th Assembly for Bank Directors

Bank directors, aspiring bank directors, and those in financial institutions’ C-suites will gather September 4–7, 2025, in Newport, Rhode Island, to address the latest issues affecting the banking industry

The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB), a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, will hold its 160th Assembly for Bank Directors at the Newport Harbor Island Resort September 4–7, 2025. SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors attract banking leaders from across the country to address the latest issues affecting the industry. From nationally known authorities on corporate governance to leading experts on risk management, the assemblies provide the knowledge to execute board duties with rigor and intelligence.

With regulators now requiring a full range of banking knowledge, you can rely on our assemblies to deliver programs of national interest, tailored to the unique duties and responsibilities of community bank directors. Attendees will gain CPE credit hours learning from the nation’s foremost banking experts while experiencing the history and grandeur of Newport at this premier waterfront resort. From sailing into a modern marina to cozy firepit dining, Newport Harbor Island Resort offers everything you could want in a New England coastal destination.

“Our national banking programs are designed to complement a financial institution’s efforts to assemble a board whose strategic vision and oversight are second to none,’’ said William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO of SWGSB.

The full program agenda and registration is now live at www.swgsb.org/newport.