Tuesday, December 2 

5:45 – 7:00 pm
Welcome Reception and Check-In
Sponsored by OnCourse Learning

Wednesday, December 3 

8:00 – 9:00 am 
Check-in and Breakfast 

9:00 am
Ice Breaker Activity
Let’s reconnect and get to know each other better while learning fun ice breaker activities you can use to energize your own events and keep attendees engaged.

9:30 am
Speakers Bureau Showcase: Nationally Speaking Inc. 
Holly Zelinsky from Nationally Speaking, Inc. will host a speakers showcase just for us, featuring some of her brightest talents. If you’ve not worked with Holly yet, be ready to add a new tool to your arsenal!

11:00 am                                      
Break 

11:15 am   
Industry Panel
Our expert panel will delve into the current landscape of contract negotiations within the event industry and share their insights on key trends, challenges, and successful strategies for securing favorable terms in today’s dynamic event world.

12:15 pm                                      
Lunch

1:15 pm    
Peer Group Share
This summer we asked state banking associations to identify their most successful projects. Four states have agreed to share their unique initiatives that have driven their associations’ success, plus the lessons they learned along the way!

2:30 pm   
Sponsor Introductions
This conference wouldn’t be possible without them!

3:00 pm                                        
Free time to explore Denver

6:00 pm  
Group Event – Flight Club
Flight Club is an upscale entertainment concept combining elevated food and beverage menus with dynamic tech-enabled Social Darts. Join the fun!

Thursday, December 4 

8:30 – 9:00 am                     
Breakfast

9:00 am   
Speakers Bureau Showcase: Midwest Speakers Bureau Inc. Showcase
Angela Goble from Midwest Speaker Bureau hosts two of her favorite speakers for your consideration.

Ryan Lavarnway is a former Major League Baseball catcher, Olympic athlete, and World Series Champion with a 15-year professional career across eight MLB teams.

Mike Oster is a Leadership Expert, Veteran, and Inspirational Speaker. Mike brings a unique blend of military discipline, small-town authenticity, and real-world leadership experience to every audience.

9:30 am    
Roundtable Discussions
It’s our favorite time! Collaborate and share with your state peers to uncover best practices for successful events and programs, ask for help with your current challenges, and just maybe discover solutions for those things keeping you up at night.

10:30 am                                      
Break 

10:45 am   
Emotional Spanx 
Cindy Donaldson, Red Barn Consulting 
So many leaders feel like they have to “hold it all together.” Let’s flip the script. This edgy, vulnerable, and empowering keynote will encourage you to remove the masks, shed expectations, and show up as your fully human self. It’s about building trust through transparency—and how the most powerful leaders are the ones who lead with heart, not armor.

11:45 am                                      
Lunch 

12:30 pm                                      
TBD 

1:00 pm  
The Ever-Changing Banking Landscape and How It Impacts Your Association
Sean Payant, Ph.D; Haberfeld 
What’s happening with the economy, human capital, the rate environment, and regulations is impacting not only community banks but also our state associations. Join us as we examine factors impacting your members as well as your association, including shifting member expectations, profitability constraints, and evolving bank revenue strategies.

2:00 pm                                        
Break 

2:15 pm                                        
Sponsor Introductions
This conference wouldn’t be possible without them! 

2:45 pm 
Ice Breaker Activity 
Let’s have some more fun while learning about another fun ice breaker activity you can use to energize your own events and keep attendees engaged. 

3:15 pm 
Speaker Share
(No vendors) Bring your list of favorite speakers and presenters for the year.

6:00 pm
Group Dinner at Hotel with entertainment and reveal of next year’s destination.

9:00 pm                                        
Adjourn