EBA 2026 Annual Conference

Advancing Environmental Banking and Sustainability Practices

The Environmental Bankers Association presents its 2026 Conference, February 10-12, 2026, in San Diego, bringing together environmental bankers, risk managers, and industry professionals for three days of comprehensive programming on environmental due diligence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable banking practices. This premier gathering addresses critical developments in environmental risk management, PFAS contamination, artificial intelligence applications, and regulatory frameworks shaping the environmental banking sector.

Why Attend

Environmental banking professionals face evolving challenges from emerging contaminants, changing regulatory landscapes, and advancing technologies requiring sophisticated risk management approaches. This conference provides essential insights into current practices, regulatory developments, and innovative solutions while facilitating connections among environmental bankers, risk managers, compliance professionals, and industry experts addressing similar challenges across financial institutions.

Key Conference Topics

The comprehensive program addresses critical areas in environmental banking:

• Environmental Due Diligence: AI applications in environmental due diligence processes and 2026 benchmark survey insights

• PFAS and Emerging Contaminants: EBA Phase II Data Collection Project addressing PFAS and auto repair facility risks

• Risk Management Strategies: Reducing environmental risk through preconstruction investigations and identifying hidden risks through environmental detectives frameworks

• Regulatory Compliance: New SBA Environmental Process, compliance gap bridging, and environmental reports and appraisals best practices

• Case Studies and Practical Applications: Orange County North Basin Superfund Site case study, expert-panel role play on contaminated sites, and concurrent banker-only and affiliate-only sessions

• Emerging Issues: Environmental red flags, social equity considerations, TSCA Turn addressing PCBs in practice, and future environmental risk management with AI

• Industry Standards: ASTM E1527-21 secrets, nuances, and comprehensive dialogue, including industry risks and RECs recommendations

Conference Experience

This three-day event features an opening welcome and state of EBA sessions, expert-led educational sessions, networking breakfast meet-and-greets with exhibitors, coffee and refreshment breaks, sponsored lunches, evening receptions, and opportunities to explore San Diego. The program includes Book Club Breakfast Meeting, BOG breakfast sessions, EBA Gives Back Activities, exhibitor interactions, and Board of Governors Luncheon, providing multiple formats for learning and professional connection.

What to Expect

The EBA Conference delivers comprehensive programming combining technical sessions, practical case studies, regulatory updates, and networking opportunities. Participants engage with leading environmental banking professionals while gaining actionable insights on managing environmental risks, navigating regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices. The San Diego location provides an inspiring setting for professional development while the structured agenda ensures participants gain maximum value through focused sessions, peer networking, and industry collaboration.