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Conference · Columbus · July 29–31, 2026

CBAO Annual Convention 2026: Meet Aloan in Columbus

Meet Aloan in Columbus at the Community Bankers Association of Ohio's 52nd Annual Convention.

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Dates
July 29–31, 2026
Venue
Hilton Columbus Easton
Columbus, OH
Aloan presence
On-site for 1:1 working sessions
Organizer
Community Bankers Association of Ohio
Hilton Columbus Easton, Easton Town Center

About the event

What is the CBAO Annual Convention?

The CBAO Annual Convention is the Community Bankers Association of Ohio's flagship gathering. The 52nd edition runs July 29–31, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Easton, inside Easton Town Center in Columbus. For more than five decades this convention has brought Ohio's community banking leaders together for education, peer connection, and a look at what is next for independent banking.

The format pairs keynotes and breakout education with the traditions that make the convention: the annual golf outing, a full exhibit hall of 62 partners, the CBAO FED PAC auction, and the Chairman's Celebration. It draws 250+ Ohio community banking professionals, the people banks actually send to set strategy and make lending and technology decisions.

Aloan will be on-site for the full convention for private 1:1 working sessions. If you run lending, credit, or operations at an Ohio community bank, bring a real commercial deal packet (tax returns, financials, bank statements) and we will spread it live so you can watch our AI commercial loan underwriting platform run on your own files.

Hotel: The Hilton Columbus Easton, set inside Easton Town Center, is the convention venue and host hotel. Reserve lodging through the official CBAO convention site (group code 941). Rooms book up during convention week, so reserve early.

Meet Aloan at the convention

Where to find us in Columbus

Book a 1:1 working session

  1. 01

    1:1 Working Sessions

    Book a private working session with our team during the convention. Bring a real commercial deal packet and we will run it through Aloan live so you can see the platform on your actual files, not a canned demo.

  2. 02

    Find Us On-Site

    Catch us around the exhibit hall and the convention's networking events across the three days at the Hilton Columbus Easton, from the welcome reception to the exhibit hall breaks.

  3. 03

    Schedule Ahead

    Convention schedules fill up fast. Reserve a slot before you arrive in Columbus so you get focused time with a founder rather than catching us between sessions.

Agenda

Schedule at a glance

Drawn from the published CBAO convention agenda. Times and events are subject to change, so check the official CBAO convention site before the event. Aloan does not have a session slot; we are on-site for 1:1 working sessions throughout.

Day 1 · Wednesday, July 29

Arrival and welcome. Registration, the annual golf outing, welcome reception, and dine-around dinners.

  • 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    Registration

    Check in, pick up materials, and get ready for the convention.

  • 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

    Annual Golf Outing

    A relaxed day on the course connecting with peers, sponsors, and industry partners.

  • 5:00–7:00 p.m.

    Welcome Reception

    The official opening reception, with refreshments and a chance to reconnect before sessions begin.

  • 7:00 p.m.

    Evening free for Dine Around events

    Informal dinners with colleagues at restaurants throughout the Easton area.

Day 2 · Thursday, July 30

Education and exhibits. Opening keynote, exhibit hall, breakouts, the FED PAC auction, and the Chairman's Celebration.

  • 8:00–9:00 a.m.

    Attendee Full Breakfast

  • 9:00–9:15 a.m.

    Convention Opening Ceremony

    CBAO leadership welcomes attendees and officially opens the 52nd Annual Convention.

  • 9:15–10:30 a.m.

    Keynote: Be The First

    Angela Gargano, 6x American Ninja Warrior

    A high-energy keynote on taking bold, intentional steps through uncertainty, built around Gargano's FIRST Framework for moving through change.

  • 10:30–10:40 a.m.

    Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

  • 10:40 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

    CBAO Exhibit Hall Networking Break

    Dedicated time with the 62 exhibitors serving Ohio community banks.

  • 12:00–1:15 p.m.

    Exhibitor & Sponsor Appreciation Lunch

  • 1:30–2:30 p.m.

    Concurrent Breakout Sessions

    • Women in Banking Panel: current and former CBAO Chairs with the 2026 ICBA Chair on leadership, growth, and mentorship

    • When the Breach Hits: why incident-response strategy determines whether businesses survive or simply recover

  • 2:30–2:45 p.m.

    Networking Break

  • 2:45–4:15 p.m.

    General Session: Net Interest Margin Expansion

    Using up-to-date peer data on net interest margin, cost of funds, and earning-asset yields to benchmark your institution and find opportunities to improve profitability.

  • 4:15–5:15 p.m.

    Exhibitor & Sponsorship Appreciation Cocktail Hour

  • 6:00–7:30 p.m.

    CBAO FED PAC Silent & Live Auction

    One of the convention's most anticipated traditions, supporting the association's advocacy efforts.

  • 7:30–10:00 p.m.

    Chairman's Celebration

    Dinner, entertainment, and recognition. The 2026 "Strike Gold!" theme celebrates outgoing CBAO Chair Diane Hoops.

  • 10:00–11:00 p.m.

    After Hours Bar

Day 3 · Friday, July 31

Closing sessions and awards. Annual meeting, exhibit hall finale, breakouts, and the closing keynote lunch.

  • 7:00–7:30 a.m.

    Attendee Full Breakfast

  • 7:30–9:00 a.m.

    Annual Meeting & State of the Industry Update

    Updates from CBAO leadership on association business and the state of community banking in Ohio.

  • 9:00–10:30 a.m.

    Exhibit Hall Finale

  • 10:30–11:30 a.m.

    Concurrent Breakout Sessions

    • Workforce Trends You Can Bank On Sticking Around: leading a multi-generational workforce through a changed hiring landscape

    • No Data, No Future: why a bank's AI and profitability strategy starts with clean, connected data

  • 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

    Keynote Lunch, Awards & Convention Closing

    Awards recognition and a closing keynote: a 2026 economic overview and Fed policy outlook.

Source: official Community Bankers Association of Ohio convention site (cbao.bank/Convention).

What we'll show in our 1:1

End-to-end AI commercial loan underwriting on your file mix

Bring a real commercial loan packet (tax returns, financials, bank statements) and our team runs it through Aloan in our 1:1 working session. The walk-through covers:

  1. 01

    Document intake and classification

    Tax returns, bank statements, financials, rent rolls, K-1s. Aloan tags each by type, year, and entity.

  2. 02

    Spreading with source citations

    Every number clicks back to the exact page. That's the audit trail SR 11-7 and OCC 2025-26 examiners now expect.

  3. 03

    Multi-entity consolidation, global cash flow

    K-1 tracing, Schedule E reconciliation, entity graph and global cash flow rollup. No Excel handoff.

  4. 04

    Risk flags and policy checks

    Revenue trend inversions, NSFs, UCC liens, covenant breaches, concentration risks, policy exceptions.

  5. 05

    Examiner-ready credit memo

    Borrower overview, financial analysis, risk factors, mitigants, recommendation. Every figure cites back to source. LOS hand-off, not re-keying.

FAQ

The CBAO Annual Convention, answered

Where is Aloan at the CBAO Annual Convention?

Aloan is attending the CBAO 52nd Annual Convention in Columbus, Ohio, July 29–31, 2026. Our team will be on-site at the Hilton Columbus Easton for the full convention for private 1:1 working sessions and around the exhibit hall and networking events. Book a slot ahead of the convention so you get focused time with the team.

How do I register for the CBAO Annual Convention?

Register through the official Community Bankers Association of Ohio convention site. The program covers July 29–31, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Easton, including the annual golf outing, keynote and breakout sessions, the exhibit hall, the CBAO FED PAC auction, and the Chairman's Celebration.

Can I book a meeting with Aloan in advance?

Yes, and we recommend it. Convention calendars fill up fast. You can bring a real commercial deal packet (tax returns, financial statements, bank statements) and we will run it through Aloan on-site so you see exactly how our AI commercial underwriting platform handles your file mix.

When and where is the CBAO Annual Convention held?

The CBAO 52nd Annual Convention takes place July 29–31, 2026 at the Hilton Columbus Easton (3900 Chagrin Dr, Columbus, OH 43219). It is the Community Bankers Association of Ohio's flagship annual gathering.

Who typically attends the CBAO Annual Convention?

The convention draws 250+ Ohio community banking professionals: community bank CEOs, executives, directors, and lending, credit, operations, compliance, and technology leaders, along with the 62 exhibitors and partners that serve Ohio's community banks.

What does Aloan show at banking conferences?

We demo AI commercial loan underwriting end to end: document intake and classification, automated financial spreading with source-document citations on every number, risk flagging, multi-entity consolidation and global cash flow, and examiner-ready credit memo generation. All on a real deal packet you bring.

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See you in Columbus

Bring a real deal packet to the convention. We will run it through Aloan on-site so you leave with a decision, not a pitch deck.

Book a 1:1 at the convention Official event page