Chapter Event Calendar

Join us at the upcoming RMA Central Texas Chapter Luncheon for a can't miss conversation with Adam Mustafa, CEO of Invictus Group - a national voice and strategic advisor for banks navigating uncertainty. 

Please join the RMA MidSouth Chapter on Thursday September 18, 2025, at 11am Central Time/ 12pm Eastern Time for a discussion onHow to Identify and Monitor Tariffs' Impact Your Borrower's Repayment Ability.

Speaker: Dev Strischek
Tickets: FREE

Join RMA RVA for an evening of connection and conversation at our upcoming Networking Event! Come mingle with colleagues and peers in the financial and risk management community, expand your network, and enjoy a relaxed evening at Capital Ale House.

Please join the RMA Toronto at our annual CRO luncheon panel discussion on September 24, 2025. We will be hosting a networking session at 11:30 AM, followed by lunch and the panel discussion.

Please join the RMA Central Ohio Chapter on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, for a casual free lunch as we reconnect with fellow members of the Central Ohio RMA Chapter.

Step away from the technical talk and join us for a refreshing luncheon filled with travel tips, tricks, and inspiration. Whether you're planning your next getaway or just dreaming of one, this session will help you travel smarter, pack lighter, and explore better.

Please join the RMA North Central Chapter on Thursday, September 25, 2025; for a guided tour of Grand Farm Innovation Campus. Learn more about what Grand Farm is and the problems in agriculture they are working on solving.

Fuel up on delicious bites and sip on cool drinks while you expand your business horizons. Join top-tier professionals across finance, legal, and accounting sectors for an evening of real conversations, fresh connections, and future collaborations.

Don’t miss this exciting evening of fun and networking.

Join us for a for a free social networking event. 2 Drink tickets provided for each registrant. Light snacks will be provided. 

Contact CalgaryAlbertaRMA@gmail.com for more details and to register.

The Canadian Model Risk Management Roundtable is a forum that brings together leading practitioners and representatives from major financial institutions across the country. Designed to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing, this event offers a unique opportunity for industry leaders to explore emerging trends, challenges, and best practices in model risk management—particularly in the age of artificial intelligence.

Please join the RMA Emerging Leaders group for a Coffee & Conversation on the construction industry. There will be time to network before the panel discussion begins at 9am. Panelists will include:

• Jon Smith, Founder & President of Great Falls Construction
• Patrick Brady, Attorney & Owner of Brady Law PLLC
• Ron Milley, President & CEO of Consultant Services Commercial
• Mike Tanguay, AVP & Regional Manager, Berkley Surety

You’re invited to the RMA Portland Metro Chapter’s 2025 Membership Luncheon: State of Banking, West Coast Markets! Our panel of leaders will share their insights on the current banking environment and what to expect next.

Networking opportunities will be available before and after the event.

Join us for a compelling session with Adam Mustafa, CEO of Invictus Group, a leading voice in bank strategy and risk management. Adam will explore the impact of tariffs and trade wars on banking and lending, offering insights into:

• How geopolitical tensions affect local and regional banks
• Strategic steps institutions must take to prepare for future economic shocks
• Advanced stress-testing techniques beyond regulatory requirements
• The limitations of monetary policy in trade war scenarios
• Implications for capital planning and commercial lending portfolios

Expect a data-driven, forward-looking presentation that equips financial professionals with the tools to navigate uncertainty and safeguard institutional resilience.

Join us for the 2nd Annual Networking event to kick off the 2025/2026 RMA New England Season!

Connect. Collaborate. Lead. The evening is designed to bring together risk management professionals, industry leaders, and emerging talent from across the region. This premier networking event sets the stage for a year of thought leadership, collaboration, and professional growth. Whether you’re reconnecting with colleagues, meeting new peers, or exploring opportunities to get involved, the Season Kickoff is the perfect way to energize your professional journey and strengthen your connections within the RMA community.

The Northern Indiana Chapter of the Risk Management Association will be holding a networking event at Pedal City on October 2nd, 2025 from 4-6 pm. Registration is free and includes one complimentary drink. Please join us for fun, conversation, and to learn more about the chapter's upcoming programming.

Please join the Maine Chapter for their three-day Commercial Lending School II on October 15, 22, & 29, 2025.

Designed as a sequel to the popular six-day Commercial Lending School I Fundamentals of Commercial & Industrial (C&I) Credit Analysis (CLS I), Commercial Lending School II, Intermediate Commercial & Industrial Credit Analysis, builds upon the basic skills learned in CLS I and the on-the-job training or experience gained since completing CLS I.

Using a specific case study tailored for the course, Commercial Lending School II: Intermediate Commercial & Industrial Credit Analysis examines the “best practices” credit analysis steps needed to accurately assess credit risk, develop risk mitigation strategies to ensure bankability, and structure the proposed loan. This course provides a hands-on, proactive case study experience and aims to further enhance critical thinking skills related to credit analysis.

Join us for lunch and a networking deep dive presented by Chief People Officer of Calvetti Ferguson, Jared Hamilton.

Join us for lunch and a networking deep dive presented by Chief People Officer of Calvetti Ferguson, Jared Hamilton.

Discussion items will include:

• AI & GenAI Landscape – The evolution from automation to machine learning, Generative AI, and agentic systems.
• Generative AI & Reasoning Models – How LLMs and reasoning models function, and the new capabilities they enable.
• Responsible AI Practices – Balancing innovation with accountability through governance and safeguards.
• AI Governance Framework – Core components including inventories, taxonomies, and risk-tiering to manage AI use cases.
• Model Risk Management – Extending established MRM approaches to machine learning and GenAI applications.
• Testing & Validation – Practical methods and emerging tools for evaluating AI and GenAI use cases.

Join the RMA Great Smokies Chapter for a dynamic and practical session led by Jason Alpert, a nationally recognized expert in distressed debt investing and commercial loan workouts. In this presentation, Jason will walk attendees through The Workout Playbook, a field-tested guide for managing criticized and distressed commercial loans.

Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 16th, and get ready for a fun evening of networking!

This fall, RMA will be hosting an event at Elephant & Co. - home to delicious, unique Detroit-style pizza and an impressive selection of 50 self-serve taps featuring Eastern Market Brewing beers, ciders, and wines.

Just in time for Halloween, join TMA West Michigan and RMA West Michigan—if you dare—for a joint event featuring real-life financial nightmares that will leave you wide-eyed.

Moderator: Kurt MingerinkPanelists: Mike Almassian, David Nemes, Chad Salsbery, and Steve Wolf

Contact Reese Sastro at reese.sastro@firsthorizon.com for more event details.

Explore the full spectrum of CRE financing with perspectives from banks, credit unions, private lenders, and specialty finance. This lively panel brings together lenders and real estate leaders to discuss fresh capital options for both investors and small businesses. Join us for insights, networking, and a unique venue that mixes business with a relaxed, social atmosphere.

Join us for an exciting networking opportunity hosted your RMA Rocky Mountain Chapter and featuring The Colorado Society of CPAs, IMA – The Association of Accountants and Financial Professionals in Business, and the Financial Planning Association of Colorado. Connect with industry peers in a fun and relaxed environment. Don’t miss out—secure your tickets today! Bring along a friend or colleague and prepare for a fantastic season!

Please join us after work for a casual night of networking with rising professionals in the financial services industry.

Risk Management Association Rising Professionals Committee is an affinity group of the RMA New England Chapter. We are local professionals on the committee to provide junior to mid-level bankers (and other financial services professionals) training opportunities, networking venues and exposure to senior level individuals to equip them with the right knowledge and skills to be successful in their personal endeavors.

Join the RMA Buffalo Chapter for a dynamic panel discussion featuring three real estate market participants as they explore the evolving landscape of property valuation. This event will dive into how economic shifts such as interest rate changes, tariffs and market volatility are impacting real estate appraisals and lending practices.

Please click to register for the 2025 RMA West Michigan Commercial Lending Challenge.

Don’t let commercial banking haunt you! Join the RMA Philly Chapter’s Young Professionals Group for a night of networking including a tour of Stateside Vodka’s facility, two drink tickets and food for snacking. Discover banking solutions to Boo-st bottom lines and share scary and not so scary stories with other emerging financial professionals.

When deals go bad, they don’t just fail—they haunt. Join RMA Tampa Bay on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 7:30 AM (panel at 8:00 AM) for a spine-chilling panel as top bankers, lawyers, and turnaround professionals share their scariest workouts and most terrifying credit tales.

Join us for an exclusive and thought-provoking evening as we explore the future of the global economy through the lens of four transformative forces: tariffs, inflation, artificial intelligence, and stablecoins. This special program features Thomas Hoenig, former Vice Chairman of the FDIC and President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, sharing his expert insights on the evolving economic landscape. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to gain firsthand insights from one of the nation’s most respected economic voices.

Step Up and Join the Best!

Join us for an inspirational and provocative presentation from Liz Bentley, a nationally recognized executive coach. Want to excel in business? Want to attain your goals? Then you can’t miss this exciting event!

Please join the RMA Maine Chapter on Tuesday, November 4th for our annual banking outlook from Gerard Cassidy. Breakfast will begin at 8:30am, and Gerard will start his presentation at 9:00am.

For questions or assistance with registration, please contact Jaimie Drew at jdrew@mainebankers.com.

Please join the RMA NY Chapter on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, for our Annual Chief Risk Officers Roundtable. We will be hosting a networking reception at 5:15pm and the panel discussion will begin at 6:15pm. Topics may include:

• Key and Emerging Risks Impacting the Financial Services Sector
• Strategic Scenarios for 2026 and Beyond, Including the Impact of Elections in the US and Abroad
• The Evolving Regulatory Environment
• Harnessing Emerging Technologies to Strengthen Risk Management Capabilities

Join RMA AZ Chapter, Arizona Society of CPAs, and State Bar of Arizona November 19th for an evening of networking with attorneys, bankers, and CPAs sponsored by Arizona Escrow & Financial and TMC Financing.