The SW Graduate School of Banking at SMU Cox (SWGSB), a nationally renowned source for banking executive education, will hold its 162nd Assembly for Bank Directors at Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa in Vail, Colorado, on September 3-6, 2026. SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors attract banking leaders from across the country to address critical issues affecting the industry.

This executive-level learning experience is designed to strengthen governance, sharpen oversight and prepare boards for what’s next. From risk and succession planning to growth strategy and leadership accountability, every session is built to help directors think bigger and lead better. Discounted pricing is available when registering multiple board members from the same bank, making it easier to invest in a stronger, more aligned board.

Participants will gain CPE credit hours learning from the nation’s foremost banking experts while experiencing the breathtaking Colorado Rockies. Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa offers an elevated alpine experience that goes far beyond a meeting venue — it becomes part of the transformation. Executive education unfolds in an environment designed for both focus and renewal. This world-class resort surrounds every conversation with mountain grandeur and refined comfort.

The setting fosters meaningful dialogue, unhurried connection and the kind of strategic thinking that only emerges when leaders step away from the everyday.

“SWGSB Assemblies for Bank Directors provide the essential knowledge, strategic perspective and practical insights directors need to excel in the boardroom,” said William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., president and CEO of SWGSB. “Whether participants are new to board service or seasoned leaders, the program delivers expert guidance on the issues that matter most to community banks.”

The full program agenda and registration are live at swgsb.org/vail.