Education & Events

Wrap Up the Year with Cheer! Join your fellow bankers for one of the season’s most anticipated holiday events. The day kicks off with a delicious breakfast, followed by an insightful industry update and a business meeting to elect the 2025 Chicago Area Chapter officers. Don’t miss this chance to connect, celebrate, and set the tone for a successful new year! Sponsorship Opportunities Available, please connect with Robin Lane, Rlane@illinois.bank. 

Stablecoin and the GENIUS Act – What Every Bank Needs to Know Now
Samah Chowdhury, Senior Director of Innovation Strategy, American Bankers Association 

The regulatory future of payment stablecoins is no longer speculative—the GENIUS Act has passed, and a new avenue for payments is on the horizon. In this timely and actionable session, ABA’s Samah Chowdry will unpack the GENIUS Act’s most critical provisions, including issuer requirements, prudential standards, and oversight mechanisms. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how this legislation impacts banking—and what it means for your institution. From real-time payments to emerging competitive threats, discover how stablecoins are poised to transform financial services.

Discussion Highlights

• Understand the GENIUS Act’s implications for banks of all sizes
• Identify strategic opportunities and risks in the evolving stablecoin ecosystem
• Explore practical pathways for adoption, compliance, and innovation

Whether you're in compliance, strategy, innovation, or executive leadership, this session will equip you with the insights needed to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment.

Location
The Westin Chicago Lombard
70 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL

Event Price Per Person
IBA Members $90
Nonmembers $150
Special Offer: Register 8 or more from your organization and receive 10% off. When registering, use the promo code “Holiday Table.”

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