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January 25-27 | Avon, CO

Set against the stunning backdrop of the Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the 25th Annual Winter Summit will bring together the most influential voices in banking regulation—giving you the chance to have the conversations that just don’t happen over email or webinars.

About the Program
This exclusive, invitation-style gathering is designed to create something truly rare in today’s industry: direct, face-to-face access to senior regulators, seasoned banking attorneys and top-tier professionals from across the country all in a relaxed, intimate environment.

Why Attend?

  • Engage with senior regulators and legal experts.
  • Real conversations.
  • Ask tough questions and get real, unfiltered answers.
  • Insight into upcoming regulatory changes and challenges straight from the source.
  • A chance to recharge, reconnect and refocus.

 

Join us to gain insider perspectives on the regulatory landscape and walk away with actionable insights...

and maybe even a little powder on your boots!

Registration Fees
IBAT Member: $995 | LD Member: $945
Spouse/Guest: $400  | Non Member: $1,595

   

2026 Speakers

 
Rob Blackwell
Chief Content Creator and Head of External Affairs
IntraFi

Dr. Bill Chittenden
President and CEO
SWGSB Foundation at SMU Cox 

Dale Sheller
Managing Director
The Baker Group 


 
Anthony Clark
Assistant Regional Director
FDIC
Jeff Bongiovanni
Jeff Bongiovanni
Vice President in Banking Supervision
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
 

Troy Thornton
Deputy Comptroller
OCC

Jared Whitson
Director of Bank and Trust Supervision
Texas Department of Banking
   
Sandy Brown
Partner
Alston & Bird LLP
 
 
Chet Fenimore
Chairman
Fenimore Kay Harrison LLP
 

 Agenda

Sunday, January 25, 2026
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:30-8:30 p.m. Group Dinner
   
Monday, January 26, 2026
7:00-7:45 a.m. Registration
7:45-8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Opening Remarks
8:00-10:00 a.m.
General Session: Attorney Insights
  • Sandy Brown (Alston & Bird LLP)
  • Chet Fenimore (Fenimore Kay Harrison, LLP)
4:30-5:30 p.m. General Session: 2026 Regulatory Landscape
Moderator: Anne Balcer (Community Bank Advisory Services)
Panelists:
  • Anthony Clark (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
  • Jeff Bongiovanni (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)
  • Troy Thornton (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
  • Jared Whitson (Texas Department of Banking)
5:30-6:30 p.m. Economic Update 
  • Dale Sheller (The Baker Group)
7:00 p.m.  Group Dinner 
   
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
7:30-8:45 a.m. Breakfast and Opening Remarks
  • Julie Courtney and Curt Nelson (IBAT)
  General Session: The Current Trends and Hot Topics in Community Banking
  • Dr. Bill Chittenden (SWGSB Foundation at SMU Cox)
9:00-10:00 a.m. Open Forum: Regulator and Attorney Panel
Moderator: Anne Balcer, Community Bank Advisory Services
Panelists:
  • Anthony Clark (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
  • Chet Fenimore (Fenimore Kay Harrison, LLP)
  • Jeff Bongiovanni (Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas)
  • Troy Thornton (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency)
  • Jared Whitson (Texas Department of Banking)
4:30-6:00 p.m. What the Heck is Happening in D.C.?
  • Rob Blackwell (IntraFi)
6:00-7:30 p.m. Casual Group Dinner
(for attendees staying Tuesday evening)

Thank You to Our 2026 Event Sponsors

Strategic
TBG
Diamond
ICBA
Gold
Alston & Bird
 
Fenimore Kay Harrison
Silver
IntraFi
Ironcore, Inc.
SW Graduate School of Banking
The Bankers Bank
Whitley Penn, LLP
Bronze
Bedel Security
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