Live Streamed | August 6 and October 22, 2026 - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
IBA’s Senior Lending Peer Group provides an ongoing platform for building strong peer networks and engaging in strategic thought leadership. Each session focuses on current and emerging lending opportunities and challenges, alongside peer-led roundtable discussions. A variety of topics are determined by the participants and facilitators to center on lending practices, risk management, and the evolving regulatory, competitive, and economic landscape.
Benefits• Build meaningful connections with fellow banking professionals, fostering collaboration and long-term professional relationships. • Participate in focused peer discussions to share best practices, innovative lending strategies, and effective risk management techniques. • Stay informed with timely regulatory updates impacting the lending environment. • Gain insights into emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges to better adapt and strengthen your lending strategies. • Explore advanced risk management approaches to enhance portfolio performance and resilience. • Learn about technology integration and its role in modernizing lending operations. • Deepen your understanding of economic conditions and their impact on lending decisions. • Benefit from expert facilitation that keeps discussions productive, relevant, and action-oriented. • Engage with a comprehensive agenda covering a wide range of critical lending topics.
Technology Requirements• Have Zoom virtual meeting access• Interact with facilitators and all participants in a live, virtual environment• Actively participate in live and chat discussions• Have a complete, working computer microphone, camera, and speakers or phone access• Keep cameras on for the duration of the program
FacilitatorsKarl Nelson is the Founder and CEO of KPN Consulting. His career has included senior positions with Silverton Bank, IDC Deposits, and Promontory Interfinancial Network. In addition, Karl served as an SVP with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta from 1991 through 2002, where he managed the sales and marketing, strategic planning, and trade association/regulatory outreach efforts and served on the bank’s ALCO. Before joining the Home Loan Bank, he was involved with various regional banks for eighteen years. Karl serves on the faculties of the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin, and Boulder, Colorado, the Graduate School of Bank Investments & Financial Management in Columbia, South Carolina, the Financial Managers School in Madison, as well as the faculties of the state banking schools in Florida and Tennessee. Karl was an organizing Director and former ALCO Chair for a de novo bank in North Carolina, and consults regularly with community bank Boards and Management on business strategies.
Eric Nelson is the President of KPN Consulting. Eric has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. As president of the firm, he is directly responsible for client acquisition, association partnerships, and marketing. Before joining KPN Consulting, Eric served as CFO and Managing Partner of Greenbrier Properties, a commercial real estate company that developed, owned, and operated multifamily properties throughout the country from 2005 to 2009. His career has also included positions at Wachovia Bank, Henssler Financial Group, and Ameriprise Financial, and he has held Series 7, Series 66, and Insurance Licenses. Eric received his BA in Finance with a minor in Marketing from the Terry College of Business – University of Georgia.
Who Should Attend?Senior Lenders, Chief Lending Officers, and/or Chief Credit Officers will exchange ideas freely, dissect problems, and discuss important issues with peers. Each session is designed to be a rewarding experience where you can grow professionally as well as personally.
Fee Per Person (Two Sessions)IBA Members $400Nonmembers $650Substitutions Permissible