American CBA LLC

Event Description

The Association for Cannabis Banking is proud to present a full-day virtual conference designed to equip financial institutions, service providers, and industry leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to succeed in the fast-evolving cannabis financial ecosystem. With expert-led sessions covering lending, risk, compliance, marketing, insurance, and payments, this event offers a 360-degree view of the opportunities and challenges shaping cannabis banking today.

The day opens with a powerhouse panel on building and maintaining a smart cannabis lending program. Bankers, attorneys, and cannabis executives will share practical strategies to structure lending programs that balance compliance and growth. 

Midday sessions pivot to the future of cannabis business models and the complex intersection of marketing, compliance, and public perception. These sessions are designed to spark new ideas for growth and community trust.

The afternoon shifts to risk and resilience. From risk assessments and mitigation strategies to bridging partnerships in cannabis payments, attendees will gain actionable insights to strengthen their programs. 

The program closes with an unflinching look at federal rescheduling, addressing misconceptions and clarifying what changes—and what doesn’t—for banks, credit unions, and cannabis-related businesses. 

About the Virtual Conference

The Association for Cannabis Banking is excited to host a special one-day virtual conference that brings together a sample of the most in-demand sessions from our 7th Annual Cannabis Banking Symposium.

In just one day, attendees will experience a condensed version of the symposium’s most impactful topics—covering lending, receiverships, risk assessment, payments, insurance, marketing, and federal rescheduling. Designed for busy bankers, regulators, and service providers, this event offers a front-row seat to the critical conversations shaping cannabis banking today, all without leaving your desk!

10 Key Takeaways

1. Learn how to design and sustain a compliant cannabis lending program that supports long-term growth.
2. Understand the legal and operational realities of cannabis receiverships from an experienced court-appointed receiver.
3. Explore how future cannabis business models will influence financial services and banking partnerships.
4. Gain practical strategies for marketing your cannabis banking program while protecting your institution’s reputation.
5. Hear proven risk assessment and mitigation strategies from leading risk and compliance professionals.
6. Discover how bank/processor partnerships can close critical gaps in cannabis payments infrastructure.
7. Understand the role of insurance in safeguarding both financial institutions and cannabis operators.
8. Clarify the implications of federal rescheduling—what it does, what it doesn’t, and what it means for compliance.
9. Connect with thought leaders across law, banking, risk, and cannabis operations for practical, real-world insights.
10. Leave with actionable recommendations you can immediately apply to your cannabis banking program.