Save the Date: ThinkBIG 2027
May 24-28, 2027 | Nashville, TN
Be bold—join us for exciting content and networking that have made ThinkBIG the can't-miss conference for bank and credit union professionals for over two decades.
Registration coming soon
Where Banking Meets BOLD Ideas
Why attend ThinkBIG?
- Network with peers, professionals, and regulators
- Earn essential continuing education credits
- Participate in interactive sessions, panels, and discussions
- Gain product best practices, insights, and advice from power-users
- Immerse yourself in bold ideas shaping industry trends, hot topics, and regulatory discussions
Situated in the heart of Nashville, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center welcomes guests to a stunning resort experience. Guests can explore nine acres of airy indoor garden atriums, award-winning dining, and a luxury resort near downtown Nashville. Add days before or after ThinkBIG to explore Nashville's downtown, enjoy the onsite spa designed for relaxation, or golf at the nearby Opryland hotel golf course. The resort is located near Nashville International Airport and iconic venues. Booking link and more details coming later this fall >>>
Abrigo customer user groups
May 25, 2027 | 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Our customer user groups are consistently a favorite part of ThinkBIG. Abrigo customers are invited to attend these sessions with the product group for peer interaction, roundtables, and lunch. Our teams host these sessions to share what we're working on, gain insight into your needs, and facilitate peer-to-peer discussions. See the agenda page for a listing of potential user groups.
Main conference sessions
May 25-27, 2027
ThinkBIG begins at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, with a kickoff session, keynote, and welcome happy hour. The exhibitor hall and other special product experiences open the next morning as sessions kick into high gear. We celebrate with a farewell dinner event Thursday night, leaving you Friday, May 28 for last minute breakfast meetings or to enjoy Nashville.
Experience ThinkBIG
ThinkBIG 2027 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center will blend the natural beauty of the resort atrium gardens with bold ideas to help you think bigger. From May 25-27, you’ll experience inspiring keynotes, dynamic workshops, and purposeful networking — all designed to help you:
- Turn bold ideas into action and create lasting value.
- Cultivate a culture of innovation that drives transformation across your organization.
- Lead confidently as you adopt new technologies, refine your strategies, and adapt to evolving customer expectations.
- Connect with industry peers and thought-leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what banking can be.
Registration rates
- Early Bird Registration - $1,350
- Regular Registration - $1,650
- Government/Regulators - $1,295
- Non-bankers - $1,900
Gaylord Opryland room rates
- $329 per night + taxes (double & single occupancy) inclusive of Resort Fee
- (Add $20 per person per night for over 2 occupants. Children twelve (12) years and under are free when occupying the same room as their parents.
- Applicable taxes will be added to room rates (currently 9.75% State Tax, 7% Occupancy Tax and $2.50 City Tax).
There is great knowledge being disseminated here, and bankers who value that need to be attending.
A Missouri bank, $3 billion in assets
Conference tracks and sessions
Attend Abrigo’s bold, industry-leading conference to gain new insights on driving growth, enhancing performance, and managing risk effectively. The sessions will be categorized under these tracks:
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Financial Crime
BSA compliance, anti-money laundering, and fraud prevention professionals
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Lending & Credit
Lending and credit professionals
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Marketing
Bank marketing professionals
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Portfolio Risk
Portfolio risk, allowance, ALM, loan review, and investment accounting professionals
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Technology
Technology and innovation professionals
Benefits for clients | Tuesday, May 25
Attend Abrigo mini customer user groups for Abrigo products
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BAM+ Beginners
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BAM+ Advanced
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Abrigo Allowance (ALLL)
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360 View CRM
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Loan Loss Analyzer
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Abrigo Fraud Detection
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Loan Review
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Underwriting Automation
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Abrigo Asset/Liability Management
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Stress Testing
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Sageworks System Administrators
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TPG Investment Accounting
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Due Diligence Manager
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Scenario Tuner
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Connect Data and Reporting
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Leasing
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Presentation Configuration
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Form Configuration
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Construct
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$10B+ FI Roundtable
Who attends ThinkBIG?
Continuing education credits
2027 NASBA Credits
NASBA CPE Credits: Earn up to 17
Abrigo is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
FinCrime Credits
Continuing education credits will be available for this conference. The number of credits will be posted here after review by accrediting bodies.
Continuing education credits are only eligible for those individuals who participate during the live delivery of the program.
FAQs
How do I register?
Use the register now button throughout the ThinkBIG website to register online. Registration ends April 22, 2027. This is a hard deadline to ensure the best experience for everyone.
Who should attend ThinkBIG?
Banks and credit unions from across the United States should attend ThinkBIG. With multiple tracks available, such as Financial Crime, Lending & Credit, Portfolio Risk, Marketing and Technology, a wide variety of banking professionals attend each year.
What are the conference registration fees?
- Early Bird Registration - $1,350 (October 2026 - January 31, 2027)
- Regular Registration - $1,650 (February 1 - April 22, 2027)
- Government/ Regulator - $1,295 (now - April 22, 2027)
- Non-banker - $1,800 (now - April 22, 2027)
- Registration ends April 22, 2027
What does the conference fee include?
- Three days of education (including a user group customer day), sessions and networking, conference app for presentation documentation and the following meals.
- Three breakfasts (Tuesday- Thursday) *Tuesday for User Group attendees
- Three lunches (Tuesday - Thursday) *Tuesday for User Group attendees
- Cocktail reception Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
- Dinner event Thursday evening
- Plus, access to recorded General Session presentations for a month after the conference in the app
When does conference registration end?
Regular registration ends April 22, 2027.
What is the conference registration refund policy?
For a full refund, cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by April 1, 2027. For a 50% refund, cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected] by April 22, 2027. No refunds will be given for cancellations after April 23, 2027.
Who should attend the ThinkBIG Financial Crime track?
BSA compliance, anti-money laundering, and fraud prevention professionals
Who should attend the ThinkBIG Lending and Credit track?
Lending and credit professionals
Special sessions for leasing professionals will be offered.
Who should attend the ThinkBIG Portfolio Risk track?
Portfolio risk, allowance, asset/liability management, loan review, and investment accounting professionals
Who should attend the ThinkBIG Technology track?
Technology and innovation professionals
Who should attend the ThinkBIG Marketing track?
Bank marketing professionals
Will you go virtual?
Abrigo is offering in-person attendance at the ThinkBIG Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in compliance with local government orders permitting such gatherings at this time. All attendees and staff are expected to fully comply with applicable safety precautions, such as staying home if exhibiting signs of illness.
If state or local guidelines prevent us from gathering, we will offer a virtual conference and will transfer registrations to virtual.
If any changes arise, Abrigo will notify registrants immediately via email.
Do I make hotel reservations or does Abrigo do that?
You should make your own hotel & travel reservations with the Fairmont Austin in our discounted room block. Reservation details are on the Hotel/Travel page of the ThinkBIG website. If you choose to book outside of our block, please ensure your hotel/travel is refundable.
Can I bring a guest to the events?
Yes, you can. Guest passes are $275 each and grant them access to the Tuesday and Wednesday evening cocktail receptions and Thursday evening special dinner event. Just add your guest ticket during the registration process.
I need to make my flight arrangements. What time does the first event start and the last end?
Early bird registration opens Monday, May 24 at 4:30pm. Customer Day activities begin on Tuesday, May 25 at 8:30 am. The full ThinkBIG conference begins at 4:30 pm on Tuesday, May 25 and ends at 9:30 pm on Thursday, May 27 with our BIG blow-out dinner event.
I would like to stay in Nashville before or after the conference. Could I get the same conference rate?
Stay after conference to enjoy exploring the sights and sounds of Nashville. This special rate is available checking in on Saturday, May 22 and checking out on Saturday, May 29, based on availability. So book early!
Conference ends on Thursday evening to give you Friday for last minute meetings or to explore Nashville!
When is the cutoff for the discounted room rate?
Make your room reservations at the hotel by April 28, 2027. Use the booking link on the Hotel & Travel page of the conference website. Rooms are based on availability. Book early!
Will there be shuttle service to the hotel from the airport?
No, you will need to make your own transportation arrangements. Taxis and Uber rides are readily available.
The resort located 8-9 miles from the Nashville International Airport (BNA).
If I drive, how much is on-property parking?
Self parking is $37/night plus tax. Valet parking is $55/night plus tax.
Can I see an Abrigo product?
The ThinkBIG Conference is an educational event. Due to popular demand, there will be optional sessions for demonstrations in afternoon Solution Centers and a Product and Partner Showcase in the Innovation Hall. Select partners will also have exhibit times where they are available to answer questions and share their solutions throughout the conference. To schedule an individual meeting or demonstration of Abrigo products, just ask any of the Abrigo Team members.
I can only attend for one day of the conference. Can I get a discounted rate?
We do not offer partial conference rates.
What is the recommended dress for the conference and for evening events?
Recommended attire for conference sessions is business casual; networking programs and events is resort casual. Be comfortable. Bring a sweater as conference rooms tend to be chilly. Make sure to bring comfortable shoes as the resort is quite large.
How can I stay up-to-date on all things ThinkBIG Conference before and during the event?
Continue to check the ThinkBIG conference website for additional information and speakers. A pre-conference email with further details will be sent to registrants with final details in early to mid-May.
What weather should I expect?
Though subject to change, historical averages in Nashville for late May include high temperatures in the lower to mid-80s and low temperatures in the mid-60s. Only one Happy Hour is outside this year. Our dinner event is in Delta Atrium Gardens where it's a cool 68 degrees year round.
What is the conference cancellation policy?
If Abrigo had to cancel a program, we would notify registrants via email. Plus, registrants will be registered for the virtual conference. See cancellation FAQ above for more detail.
Is Abrigo a NASBA registered CPE sponsor?
Yes. Abrigo is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.
Will I get CPE credit and how much?
We estimate that you will be able to earn up to 17 NASBA CPE credit hours depending on sessions you attend.
ThinkBIG 2027: Fighting Financial Crime hours will be posted once the agenda is approved by accrediting bodies.
Continuing education credits are only eligible for those individuals who participate during the live delivery of the program.
What is the record retention policy for CPE credits?
Abrigo keeps the documentation for 5 years. Copies of the CPE certificate for each individual with number of units earned are printed and filed as well as preserved in digital form. The information is also saved in an Excel file in the same manner.
Looking for the Sageworks Summit, MST National CECL Conference, BAM User Group (BUG), DiCOM User Group, or TPG User Group?
You are in the right place. ThinkBIG 2027 presented by Abrigo is the combination of these long-standing industry conferences.
Who can I contact with questions that weren’t answered here?
You can email our events team for help with any of your ThinkBIG conference related questions.
Cancellation & transfer policy:
For a full refund, cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] by April 1, 2027. For a 50% refund, cancellations must be submitted in writing by email to [email protected] by April 22, 2027. No refunds will be given for cancellations after April 23, 2027.
All general sessions will be available for viewing for a full month after the conference. If state or local guidelines prevent us from gathering, we will offer a virtual conference and will transfer registrations to virtual.
Interested in sponsoring? Learn more about our packages or contact our team at [email protected].
