
Overview
The financial industry’s premier event for bank executives and members of the board, Bank Director’s Acquire or Be Acquired Conference, offers unparalleled networking opportunities for senior leadership teams eager to explore financial growth, strategic initiatives and business partnerships. Celebrated as the industry’s foremost conference for CEOs, board members and executive teams, this annual gathering is your gateway to discovering new avenues for growth.
Engage in Topical Discussions and Gain Practical Insights
Over three days, bank officers and directors delve into the current economic climate, explore ways to enhance shareholder value and gain insights into the evolving competitive landscape.
Explore Technology Strategies and Partnerships
Join our exclusive FinXTech sessions crafted for executives driving digital strategies and technology partnerships – and members of the board who want a deeper understanding in technology. Engage with industry experts to uncover key insights into the rapidly changing technology landscape, digital growth strategies, core contracts and the essentials of being a strategic partner while enhancing customer experiences.
Network with Influential Industry Professionals
Acquire or Be Acquired connects senior leaders with influential peers eager to explore growth avenues, strategic initiatives and valuable partnerships. The distinguished audience includes officers and directors from public and private financial institutions, fintech experts, law firm partners, investment bankers, accounting partners, management consultants and investors, all gathering annually in Arizona.
For more information, please email events@bankdirector.com or call our events department at 877-397-7595.
Register
The rate includes all conference activities, materials, meals and beverages at the event site. The price does not include travel or hotel accommodations.
Conference Rates
Early Individual Rate: $2,495 (Expires September 19, 2025)
Standard Individual Rate: $2,795
Early Group Rate: $2,395 (Expires September 19, 2025)
Standard Group Rate: $2,595 (For groups of 3 or more from the same financial institution.)
Membership Program Conference Rates
If your bank is a participating program member, please contact 877-397-7595 to find out about special conference rates and/or event passes that may be available to you and your board. For questions or to learn more about Bank Director’s membership program, please email bankservices@bankdirector.com.
Guest Registration
The guest rate of $595 covers entrance to the Sunday lunch and all evening receptions. Guests interested in playing with attendees in the golf tournament can sign up based on space availability for an additional fee of $205. Guests interested in playing with attendees in the pickleball tournament can sign up based on space availability for an additional fee of $50. (If a guest would like to attend the sessions, please register them as an attendee. A guest is a spouse, significant other or friend who is not in a financial services occupation. A co-worker (even a spouse co-worker) or an associate within the financial services industry is not considered a guest and should register as an attendee.)
Non-Banker Rate: $4,495
This registration fee applies to attendees who are board advisors/observers, investment bankers, attorneys, accounting firms, and other vendors and service providers. This rate also applies to managing directors of a bank’s investment banking practice. Bank Director reserves the right to verify your company profile and adjust your registration rate if necessary.
About the Hotel
Experience a transformative stay at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, nestled within the serene beauty of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert and offering a wide range of exceptional experiences. Get in the game with 17 pickleball courts, a fully stocked pro shop and certified instruction. Golf aficionados can tee off on two championship courses, complete with PGA professional instructors, tournament play and club fittings. The spectacular pool area features five pools, a relaxing lazy river, luxurious cabana cottages and pool suites. Escape to this luxury desert oasis where breathtaking views, personalized service and cutting-edge amenities will captivate your spirit like no other resort can.
The room block at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is currently sold out. However, rooms may become available closer to the time of the event. If you are a registered banker attendee and want to be added to the hotel waitlist, please email events@bankdirector.com or call our events department at 877-397-7595. For a list of nearby hotels, please click here.
Payments & Cancellation
Conference registration includes admittance to all conference activities and the conference materials. Payment will be accepted by check, American Express, Visa, MasterCard or Discover. If paying by check, please make payable to DirectorCorps, Inc. and include the attendee’s name(s) and/or a copy of the registration form and mail to:
Conferences
Bank Director
201 Summit View Drive, Suite 250
Brentwood, TN 37027
Due to commitments and expenses, all cancellations after December 5, 2025, will be subject to a $500 processing fee. We regret that no refunds will be given after January 9, 2026; however, substitute participants are welcome. DirectorCorps, Inc. assumes no liability for any nonrefundable travel, hotel or related expenses incurred by registrants.
For more information, please contact our events department at 877-397-7595.
Agenda
Venue
Award-winning AAA 4-Diamond JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa welcomes guests to its beautiful 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert. This luxury resort will take you to a place where luxury, personal services, invigorating recreation and excellent dining are abundant. This premier resort also impresses with the award-winning Revive Spa and championship Wildfire Golf Club, home to the LPGA Founders Cup. Relax and enjoy the company of friends and family indoors or outside on one of many patios with inviting fire pits overlooking the resort’s waterways. Among the leading North Phoenix resorts and resorts near TPC Scottsdale, the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is your one-stop vacation haven.
This acclaimed Phoenix, Arizona property features:
- A Poolside Bar
- Tennis Courts
- Championship Wildfire Golf Club
- Award-winning Revive Spa
- A full-service Salon and Fitness Center
Discounted Hotel Rate
The room block at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is currently sold out. However, rooms may become available closer to the time of the event. If you are a registered banker attendee and want to be added to the hotel waitlist, please email events@bankdirector.com or call our events department at 877-397-7595.
Below is a list of nearby properties to the host venue with availability:
Cambria Hotel – Phoenix
4425 East Irma Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85054
1.1 miles away
480-585-6644
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
7575 East Princess Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3.9 miles away
480-585-4848
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Phoenix North – Scottsdale
4575 East Irma Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85054
1.1 miles away
877-570-9579
SpringHill Suites Scottsdale North
17020 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
3.7 miles away
480-922-8700
For more information, please email events@bankdirector.com or call our events department at 877-397-7595.