This conference, held annually for Midwest Bank Leaders, addresses economic developments, government relations, and advancements in technology among other key drivers forcing change in the banking industry. Join CEOs, presidents, senior managers, and directors on November 3rd to network, exchange views amongst colleagues, and prepare for 2023. Download the Agenda
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:05 a.m. Welcome from Our Host Dan Watts, President, Forest Park National Bank & Trust Company
9:05 a.m. – 9:50 a.m. The Behringer-Geiringer Report John P. Behringer, CPA, Partner, National Financial Institutions Sector Leader, RSM US LLP John M. Geiringer, Partner, Regulatory Section Leader, Barack Ferrazzano Financial Institutions Group
10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Observations on National and Regional Economic Data & Trends Brian Battle, Director, Performance Trust Capital Partners
11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Five Days before the Election - Federal, State and Local Update Randy Hultgren, President & CEO, Illinois Bankers Ben Jackson, Executive Vice President, Government Relations
11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Networking Lunch
12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. A More Profitable Institution – C&I Loan Growth & Diversification through Partnerships Wayne Gore, Senior Managing Director, Alliance Partners 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Close Encounters of the FinTech Kind Dave Defazio, StrategyCorps 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. PANEL: State of the Economy: The Banker’s Perspective Moderator: Dan Watts, Director and President, Forest Park National Bank & Trust Panelists: Tim Crane, President & Treasurer, Wintrust Van Dukeman, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer of First Busey Corporation, Chairman of Busey Bank Carolyn Jaw, Executive Vice President, Group Head, Sales, Strategy, and Solutions, FHLBank Chicago Betsy Johnson, President & CEO, Solutions Bank, Chair of Illinois Bankers Association
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Networking Reception
Hotel Information Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk 301 East North Water Street Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 464-1000 Rate: $239++/night *Good thru Oct. 20, 2022 Reservations
Fee Per Person IBA Member $345 Nonmember $495
450 Cityfront Plaza Dr Chicago, IL 60611-5500