IBAT Annual Convention

September 19–22, 2026 | San Antonio

IBAT’s Annual Convention is a four-day event that takes an in-depth look at key issues impacting the banking industry, specifically those related to community banks.

Join us at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio for everything you’ve come to expect from an IBAT event: great keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, regulatory updates, awards, peer-to-peer resource sharing opportunities, networking and entertainment.

Why Attend

Stay Ahead of What’s Next

Get a clear read on the issues shaping community banking right now, from regulatory updates to economic shifts, and put what you learn to work right away.

Connect with the Right People

Spend time with bankers who are dealing with the same challenges you are, along with industry partners who can help you solve them.

Learn What’s Actually Working

Hear what’s working and what’s not from bankers and experts who are in it every day, and walk away with ideas you can actually use.

Step Away and Reset

Take a break from the day-to-day, recharge and come back with a fresh perspective and stronger connections.

General sessions at IBAT Annual Convention

Keynote speaker at IBAT Annual Convention

IBAT Board President speaking at Annual Convention

The Convention Experience

IBAT’s Annual Convention is where the momentum of Texas community banking comes to life. It's where relationships are built, ideas are exchanged and the future of community banking takes shape.

From general sessions and peer conversations to signature events like the Chairman’s Opening Party and PAC Auction and Dinner, every moment is designed to deliver insight, connection and energy you can carry back to your bank.

Featured Keynote Speakers

OPENING KEYNOTE

Lt. Col. Dan Rooney

Decorated F-16 fighter pilot, founder of Folds of Honor, PGA professional and bestselling author, Dan Rooney brings a powerful perspective on leadership, service and purpose.

Rooney shares the principles that help high-performing teams lead under pressure, build cultures of accountability and unite around a mission that matters.

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Cord McCoy

Legendary cowboy, former Professional Bull Riders athlete and three-time The Amazing Race contestant, Cord McCoy delivers an unforgettable message on resilience, determination and grit.

After surviving a near-fatal rodeo accident, McCoy shares a powerful story of perseverance, mental toughness and the drive to keep moving forward.

Tentative Agenda

Agenda is tentative and subject to change.

Saturday, September 19

ADD-ON EVENT
Golf Tournament
Separate registration required
7:00 a.m. Registration & Breakfast
8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

2:00-5:00 p.m.
Registration

6:00-7:30 p.m.
WELCOME EVENT
Kickoff Welcome Reception
Celebrating Greg Wilson
Transportation Provided

Sunday, September 20

7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Registration

7:00-7:30 a.m.
Devotional

7:45-9:00 a.m.
Grab-and-Go Breakfast

9:00-10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Visionary Leadership · Performance · Risk Management · Technology & Innovation · Wild Card

10:00-10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break

10:30-11:30 a.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Visionary Leadership · Performance · Risk Management · Technology & Innovation · Wild Card

11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Opening General Session and Lunch

2:15-6:00 p.m.
EXHIBIT HALL
Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

6:00-8:30 p.m.
Evening Free

8:30-10:30 p.m.
NETWORKING
High Stakes & Lucky Breaks
Casino & Bingo Night

Monday, September 21

7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration

8:00-10:00 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
General Session and Breakfast

10:00-11:30 a.m.
EXHIBIT HALL
Exhibit Hall Open

11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m.
AWARDS
Awards Luncheon & General Session

1:45-2:45 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Visionary Leadership · Performance · Risk Management · Technology & Innovation · Wild Card

3:00-3:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break

3:30-4:30 p.m.
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Visionary Leadership · Performance · Risk Management · Technology & Innovation · Wild Card

5:30-6:30 p.m.
Hospitality Suites

6:30-9:30 p.m.
SIGNATURE EVENT
PAC Auction and Dinner

Tuesday, September 22

8:00-10:15 a.m.
GENERAL SESSION
Closing General Session and Breakfast: Annual Meeting and New Chairman's Address

An Experience Beyond the Meeting Room

Where education, connection and experience come together.

Set in the Texas Hill Country, La Cantera Resort & Spa offers a backdrop that elevates the entire event experience.

Whether you’re connecting between sessions, unwinding after a full day or extending your stay, La Cantera makes it easy to step away and fully engage.

Hotel Information

Signia by Hilton La Cantera Resort & Spa
16641 La Cantera Pkwy
San Antonio, TX 78256

Discounted Rate: $279 plus taxes and fees

Cutoff Date: August 28, 2026

Reserve Your Room

Thank You to Our 2026 Event Sponsors

Strategic Sponsor

Diamond Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

ADVANTAGE, Powered by JMFA
CollateralEdge
Diebold Nixdorf
Glory Global Solutions

Husch Blackwell LLP
IntraFi
SHAZAM

Bronze Sponsors

Agent IQ
Data Business Equipment, Inc. (DBE)
Digital Onboarding, Inc.
Eide Bailly LLP
FIntegrate Technology
HC3

Kristopher James Company
LemonadeLXP
Strunk LLC
The Bankers Bank
Whitley Penn LLP

Exhibit Encounters

Connect with trusted partners and explore solutions designed for Texas community banks.

ADVANTAGE, Powered By JMFA
Advantage Health Plans Trust
Agent IQ
BCC
CLA
CollateralEdge
Compliance Pathways
Compliance Select
Data Business Equipment, Inc. (DBE)
Diebold Nixdorf

Digital Onboarding, Inc.
Eide Bailly LLP
FIntegrate Technology
FORVIS Mazars
Glory Global Solutions
HC3
Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA®)
Integris

IntraFi
Ironcore, Inc.
Kristopher James Company
LemonadeLXP
PULSE
S&P Global Market Intelligence
SHAZAM
The Bankers Bank
TransFund