# American Banker Small Business Banking 2026

- Dates: 26 October 2026 to 28 October 2026
- Location: Swissotel Chicago, Chicago, United States
- Organiser: American Banker
- Industry: Fintech
- Expected attendance: 376

## Who attends

An influential community of senior leaders from national and regional banks, community banks, and credit unions—driving innovation and the future of small business financial services.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://small-business-banking.americanbanker.com/)
- [Registration](https://small-business-banking.americanbanker.com/register/)
- [Agenda](https://small-business-banking.americanbanker.com/agenda/)
- [Call for speakers](https://small-business-banking.americanbanker.com/apply-to-speak/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Banking
- Business
- Small Business
- Small Business Banking

## Speakers

- Patrick Cristino, Head of Small Business, Citizens Bank
- Claudia Davis Adamson, EVP, Head of Small Business Banking, Truist
- Heather Kesner, EVP, Head of Small Business Banking, U.S. Bank
- Michael McGinley, Head of Small Business Banking, Live Oak Bank
- Stacy Armijo, Chief Experience Officer, Amplify Credit Union
- Gary Class, Global Industry Strategist, Teradata
- James Duff, Head of Business Banking, BMO
- Ana Liza Grandner, Chief Payments Officer, First Bank of the Lake
- Tom Gregory, TD Bank U.S
- Timothy Little, Managing Director; Business Banking Midwest Region Executive, Bank of America
- Jonas Ng, First Senior Vice President, Head of Small Business Banking, Valley National Bank
- Chris Nichols, President, Institutional Banking, SouthState Bank
- Daniel Pische, Director, Office of Financial Assistance SBA
- Cristin Reid, Capitol National Bank
- Rakesh Sahay, Head of Embedded Banking
- Chana Schoenberger, Editor-in-Chief, American Banker Live Media
- Elaine Szeto, Integro Bank
- Brian Waldron, Dort Financial Credit Union
- Blake Weathers, SVP, Business Lending and Account Services, America First Credit Union

## Where to stay

- **Jaslin Hotel**: 1.3 km from the venue, 261 West Cermak Road, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jaslinhotel.com/)
- **Benedictine Bed and Breakfast**: guest house, 1.4 km from the venue, 3111 South Aberdeen Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://chicagomonk.org/visit-us/benedictine-bed-breakfast/)
  - Phone: +1-888-539-4261 x202
- **SpringHill Suites Chicago Chinatown**: 1.5 km from the venue, 2357 South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/chisn-springhill-suites-chicago-chinatown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 312-766-9668
- **The Polo Inn**: motel, 1.8 km from the venue, 3322 South Morgan Street, Chicago, 60608
  - [Hotel website](https://thepoloinn.com/)
- **Wyndham Chicago McCormick Hotel**: 1.9 km from the venue, 11 West 26th Street, Chicago, 60616
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wyndham/chicago-illinois/wyndham-chicago-mccormick/)

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/american-banker-small-business-banking-chicago/