Conferences & Special Events

Ag lending requires highly specialized lending skills and an understanding of the unique markets available to farmers in Illinois. As in all other industries, ag banking is constantly changing. Ag lenders need to stay current on the latest issues in agricultural markets, economics and risk management. The Ag Banking Conference addresses these and other important issues to increase your knowledge and improve your ability to serve ag customers.

August 25-26, 2021 | A Hybrid Experience
In-Person: Crowne Plaza Springfield, Springfield, IL
Virtual: Streaming through the Illinois Bankers app

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Experience top-notch educational programming, an expansive marketplace venue, and networking events throughout the entire conference.

New Date Announced: August 11-14
Branson Convention Center, Branson, MO

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The year-in-review on state and federal banking industry developments, legislation, regulation, court decisions, and the regulators' latest hot button issues.

December 3, 2021
Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel, Chicago

This event features experts and innovators in the Fintech space to help banks identify innovative products/services and potential partnerships with Fintech companies while considering risk factors in the development of Fintech strategy and associated processes.

October 7, 2021
Chicago Marriott Southwest at Burr Ridge
Burr Ridge, IL

Whether you are a full-time compliance officer or an internal auditor, or if compliance is one of your many hats, this conference will help you identify and manage cutting edge issues that are central to a successful compliance or audit program.

May 14, 2021
A Virtual Experience

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Fall 2021 

This annual event features industry experts, banking leaders, and regulators addressing issues critical to the banking industry. Chief executive officers, presidents, senior managers and directors will benefit from the educational programming and peer-to-peer networking.

November 4, 2021
Gleacher Center, Chicago

Join us for the Spring Law Review, where members of the IBA will meet and greet each other and return to their banks with invaluable compliance tips, too! The IBA Law Department will provide in-depth analyses on important developments in Illinois and federal banking laws over the past twelve months, and how they can and will affect your bank.

2022 Date To Be Announced

The ONE Conference gathers financial industry professionals to exchange views, receive consultation and grow their knowledge beyond their own interest. It is a multi-day day event with intensive programming offering specific tracks of training and general session topics. Participation in this conference invokes a deeper understanding of the profession and empowers personal development.

Network with your peers, compare notes with those who have similar challenges and successes, and learn from top-rated speakers on management, leadership, industry issues and personal development. The conference focuses on helping your bank stand out and succeed.

October 28-29, 2021
Crowne Plaza Springfield
Springfield, IL

This annual event is held exclusively for Illinois bankers to learn the latest in industry trends. It begins with a delicious breakfast followed by a brief business meeting and legislative update. The finale of the event is a keynote speaker who addresses a pressing topic relative to the banking industry.

December 2, 2021
Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel

Plan now to join us for this exciting, reinvigorated event in Springfield – focused on promoting the vital role your bank plays in advancing Illinois’ economy. 

You can expect to hear from top-rated experts and high-level elected officials, as well as gain insight with up-to-the-minute political and regulatory updates. We will also feature returning favorites such as our Illinois Bankers PAC Brews fundraiser and our legislative networking reception.

This event begins with a state and federal legislative report as well as a brief IBA update. The fun begins with an afternoon of golf followed by a cocktail reception for prizes, networking and more fun!

October 4, 2021
Pekin County Club, Pekin

You understand the day-in and day-out burdens of compliance and regulatory issues, but your legislators don't - unless they hear from YOU! That's why the IBA encourages you and your colleagues to participate in our new meeting series "Let's Talk Banking." Together, we can educate our elected officials about the challenges we face, and discuss the issues most pressing to our industry.

This event begins with a state and federal legislative report as well as a brief IBA update. The fun begins with an afternoon of golf followed by a cocktail reception for prizes, networking and more fun!

May 20, 2021
St. Clair Country Club, Belleville

Each year the IBA organizes a three-day fly-in to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal regulators, Illinois' Congressional delegation, and key legislative and federal agency staff. In addition, the visit includes an extensive update on regulatory and legislative proposals that could impact your business.

Fall 2021

This event brings together women leaders in the banking industry for an afternoon of industry updates and education capped with a networking reception.

July 2021 Virtual Event