R/SE

Welcome to R/SE—the annual lending conference where innovation meets leadership. We call it R/SE because it’s about elevating your institution, your team, and your impact. Over a few days in San Antonio, Texas, you’ll gain strategies to lend better and faster, discover ways to deepen community engagement, and learn from peers and national thought leaders who will inspire you to lead boldly. This is your opportunity to rise above challenges, rise to new possibilities, and rise together as an industry.

Walter Isaacson — Visionary Leadership & Innovation 
Celebrate big ideas with celebrated author and journalist Walter Isaacson. The New York Times–bestselling biographer of Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, and more, Walter will explore how vision, resilience, and ethical leadership can empower banks and credit unions to thrive — even against today’s biggest institutions

Kevin O’Leary — Growth, Grit & Financial Reality 

Closing out R/SE 2026: Kevin O’Leary, aka “Mr. Wonderful” from Shark Tank — serial entrepreneur, strategic investor, and unapologetic business realist. Hear straight talk on what it takes to fund and scale successful businesses and how community financial institutions can play a vital role in backing the entrepreneurs who build our future. 

Strengthen your institution’s ability to serve your community while enhancing resilience in a changing financial landscape. Connect with peers, industry experts, and decision-makers from community banks and credit unions nationwide. 

Lending strategy & best practices | Digital transformation & SMB innovation 

Compliance, risk management, and LOS efficiency | Leadership and community impact

Our goal is to strengthen your institution’s ability to serve your community while enhancing resilience in a changing financial landscape. Connect with peers, industry experts, and decision-makers from community banks and credit unions nationwide. 

High-Impact Keynotes

Hear from thought leaders shaping the future of finance, entrepreneurship, and community banking. 

Elevated Experiences
From evening receptions and live music, to a Texas-style celebration and a golf scramble — because relationships drive growth. 

Unmatched Networking

Connect with peers, industry partners, and solution providers in an intimate, trust-focused environment. 

Hands-On Workshops & Breakouts

Gain actionable insights on lending, compliance, digital innovation, growth strategy and more. 

Seats are limited and pricing increases with each tier. Register by December 31 to save 15% and lock in the best rate. 

If you are interested in a sponsorship opportunity, please email Mike.Horrocks@bakerhill.com