Strategic Compensation Summit
Brought to you by Blanchard Consulting Group
Oct. 27-29, 2026
Minneapolis, MN
Aligning People, Pay, & Purpose
Join an exclusive summit where HR and compensation professionals from financial institutions gather to learn, connect, and influence the future of compensation strategy.
Elevate Your
Compensation Strategy
Learn how to apply data-driven strategies to design competitive pay programs that attract and retain top talent across your organization.
Connect with
Your Peers
Engage in dynamic peer group sessions specifically designed for HR and compensation leaders in financial institutions.
Learn from
Industry Experts
Hear from leading compensation leaders who are shaping the future of pay and performance in the financial industry.
Why Attend
Who Should Attend
HR
Leaders
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CHRO
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SVP/VP of HR
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Director of HR
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Director / Manager of Compensation & Benefits
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Total Rewards Manager
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HR Business Partner
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Talent & Culture Director
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Employee Relations Manager
C-Level
Executives
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CEO
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President
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CFO
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COO
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CAO
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CPO (Chief People Officer)
Board & Comp Committee Members
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Board Chair or Vice Chair
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Compensation Committee Chair
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Compensation Committee Member
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Human Capital Committee Member
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Governance Committee Member
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Agenda Overview
More Detailed Agenda to Come
Tues. Oct. 27, 2026
DAY 1: Peer Connection & Collaboration
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 4:30 PM
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Registration & Check-In
HR Peer Group Sessions
Networking Mixer
Dinner on Your Own
Eagan, Minnesota
Wed. Oct. 28, 2026
DAY 2: Total Compensation Strategies
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Eagan, Minnesota
7:30 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 8:45 AM
8:45 - 9:45 AM
9:45 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 10:45 AM
10:45 - 11:45 AM
11:45 - 12:30 PM
12:30 - 1:30 PM
1:30 - 2:30 PM
2:30 - 3:15 PM
3:15 - 3:30 PM
3:30 - 4:30 PM
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Breakfast & Registration
Introduction & Welcome
Base Salary & Salary Administration Best Practices
Sponsor Session - Leadership Development
Break
Cash Incentives
Sponsor Session - Succession Planning
Lunch
Equity-Based Incentives
Sponsor Session - HR Legal Update
Break
Executive & Employee Benefits
Reception / Cocktail Hour
Thurs. Oct. 29, 2026
DAY 3:
Governance, Technology &
Takeaways
Omni Viking Lakes Hotel
Eagan, Minnesota
7:30 - 8:30 AM
8:30 - 9:30 AM
9:30 - 10:30 AM
10:30 - 10:45 AM
10:45 - 11:45 PM
11:45 - 12:00 PM
Breakfast
Board Compensation & Comp Committee Best Practices
Software Solutions & Blanchard Surveys
Break
Banker Panel
Closing Remarks
*Agenda Subject to Change*
Venue
Eagan, Minnesota
Immerse yourself in a Nordic-inspired conference experience at the stunning Omni Viking Lakes Hotel in Eagan, Minnesota — a modern retreat that blends upscale comfort with Minnesota’s natural beauty. Just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and the airport, the hotel offers the perfect balance between connection and escape.
During the Strategic Compensation Summit, you will enjoy a serene setting designed to foster learning, collaboration, and renewal. Between sessions, unwind with a rejuvenating spa treatment, stroll along nearby nature paths, or relax in the hotel’s inviting indoor pool.
Get to Know the Hosts
Blanchard Consulting Group is a national leader in compensation consulting for financial institutions, providing trusted expertise to banks and credit unions since 2011. Our team specializes exclusively in designing competitive salary structures, incentive plans, and total rewards strategies that align with organizational goals and regulatory standards. Backed by proprietary survey data and more than a decade of hands-on consulting experience, we deliver data-driven insights that help financial institutions attract, retain, and reward top talent.
Have Questions?
Need assistance or have any questions?
Please contact Elyse Hoffmann (elyse@blanchardc.com) or use this contact form.
We would be happy to help!
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Strategic
Compensation
Summit
Join an exclusive summit where HR and compensation professionals from financial institutions gather to learn, connect, and influence the future of compensation strategy. Our goal is to elevate the role of HR leaders as strategic partners by providing them with data-driven insights, practical tools, and opportunities for meaningful collaboration with peers.