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Women & Allies Conference

Name: Women & Allies Conference
Start: 2026-03-05T00:00:00-08:00
End: 2026-03-05T23:59:59-08:00
Location: Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel

March 5

Location

Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel
1739 West Nursery Road
Linthicum Heights, MD 21090

The Women & Allies Conference is designed to benefit all individuals serving in a leadership capacity within their bank – from first-level managers to executives, throughout department and support areas. All bankers have an opportunity to be thoughtful allies to others in their organization. Together, we can make an intentional commitment to use our voice, credibility, knowledge, and/or power to support others.

Join bankers from across Maryland for a day of thought-provoking and engaging sessions celebrating leaders at all levels!

Agenda

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Welcome Reception | Networking

Thursday, March 5, 2026

7:45 – 8:30 a.m. – Registration | Breakfast | Networking | Headshots
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. – Welcome Remarks | Table Icebreaker
9:00 – 9:45 a.m. – Real Talk: Women in the Workplace
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. – Networking Break | Headshots
10:00 – 10:45 a.m. – Real Leadership: Leading with Purpose, Resilience & Impact
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Real Talk: Mythbusters — Breaking the Myths Holding Women Back
11:30 – 12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Real Leadership: A Fireside Chat on Legacy, Lessons & What Comes Next
1:00 – 1:45 p.m. – Real Talk: Women’s Health & Well-Being in the Workplace
1:45 – 1:55 p.m. – Networking Break | Headshots
1:55 – 3:25 p.m. – Real Impact: Hands-On Giving With Purpose
3:25 – 3:30 p.m. – Adjourn

*Session topics and speakers are subject to change.

Registration & AllyShip Support Levels

MBA/VBA Member Early-Bird Registration – $399 per person (Before February 13)
MBA/VBA Member Registration – $425 per person (After February 13)
Non-Member Registration – $649 per person

Interested in bringing multiple attendees and supporting this event at a higher level? The following Allyship Support Levels are available. All include recognition as a supporter of the event, including on signage, name tags, and promotional marketing.

Cheerleader Allies – $5,000
8 included registrations
Advocate Allies – $3,500
5 included registrations
Amplifier Allies – $2,000
2 included registrations
Champion Allies – $1,000
1 included registration

Hotel Information

Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel

The association has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Baltimore BWI Hotel at the rate of $149/night, plus applicable taxes and fees. Click here to make your reservation by the cut-off date, February 18, 2026.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Women & Allies Conference? Contact MBA for additional information.

Conference flyer listing sponsors under Trailblazer, Cheerleader, Advocate, and Champion Allies categories for the Women & Allies Conference on March 5, 2026.