2025 Connecting Leaders Conference



IBAT’s Connecting Leaders Conference gives up-and-coming community bank leaders the opportunity to network, learn from and develop personal relationships with their peers and tenured leaders in the industry - all while enjoying family time in an informal setting.

Members and staff both enjoy the unique aspects of this conference that make it unlike any other event throughout the year.

This year's conference will be held June 26-28, 2025 at the Moody Gardens Hotel.
Registration Fees:
IBAT Leadership Division Member: $995
IBAT Member: $1,095
Non-member: $1,995
Additional Registrations:
Spouse Only Package: $695 
Family Package (Includes spouse & kids): $995
Hotel Information
Moody Gardens Hotel
7 Hope Blvd
Galveston, TX 77554

Discounted rate: $219 plus taxes and fees
Cutoff date: June 3, 2025
Click here to reserve a hotel room.
Hotel Cancelation Policy: 72 hours prior to scheduled date of arrival or pay 1 night fee.  Please contact Mandy Robinson at [email protected] for assistance in cancelling.
 

Conference Registration Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be received in writing to [email protected].  Any cancellations made on or before June 7, 2025 are subject to a $275 processing fee. Cancellations after June 7, 2025 are non-refundable as our obligations to the Moody Garden Hotel will be locked in. You may substitute another person in your place at any time prior to the program date by informing the registrar. 

Special Needs
Persons with disabilities who plan to attend these meetings and who may need auxiliary aids or services are requested to contact IBAT at least 14 days in advance of these meetings so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  Tax Information (if applicable)
The IRS requires a notice on all registration forms to inform the attendee of the registration fee amount representing food and beverage that is deductible as an ordinary business expense. We estimate the food cost portion of your basic registration fee is $525. Under current tax law 50% of this amount is deductible as an ordinary business expense. Please contact your accountant or tax advisor for further details.

Continuing Education Credits
Available Credits: 11
No Prerequisite Required

 
When
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
Where
Moody Gardens Hotel 7 Hope Blvd Galveston 77554

Registration Information

   
Description
Full Conference Registration
Full Registration for Bank/Company Individual - includes all events (excluding golf tournament) and sessions listed on the agenda.
Time
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
6/26/2025

Spouse Only Package
Register your spouse only.  Includes: Hospitality Cabanas, Thursday Night Event, Closing General Session and Lunch with Keynote Speaker, Hospitality Suite, Family Fun Night with Dinner and Live Entertainment.
Time
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
6/26/2025

Family Package
Register your spouse and child(ren).  Includes: Hospitality Cabanas, Thursday Night Event, Closing General Session and Lunch with Keynote Speaker, Hospitality Suite, Family Fun Night with Dinner and Live Entertainment.
Time
6/26/2025 - 6/28/2025
6/26/2025

Thursday Day Pass Only
Day Pass for Bank/Company Individual Includes: Breakfast; General Session & Luncheon; Concurrent Sessions; Pool Cabana Networking; Thursday Night Event
6/26/2025

Thursday Day Pass Only (Spouse/Guest)
Day Pass for Spouse/Guest Includes: Breakfast; General Session & Luncheon; Concurrent Sessions; Pool Cabana Networking; Thursday Night Event
6/26/2025

Thursday Night Event Only
Individual Event Ticket for Bank/Company Individual
6/26/2025

Thursday Night Event Only (Spouse/Guest)
Individual Event Ticket for Spouse/Guest
6/26/2025

Friday Day Pass Only
Day Pass for Bank/Company Individual Includes: Breakfast; General Session with CEO Panel; General Session with Keynote Speaker & Lunch; Concurrent Sessions; Hospitality Suites; Family Fun Night & Dinner, featuring Live Entertainment.
6/27/2025

Friday Day Pass Only (Spouse/Guest)
Day Pass for Spouse/Guest Includes: Breakfast; General Session with CEO Panel; General Session with Keynote Speaker & Lunch; Concurrent Sessions; Hospitality Suites; Family Fun Night & Dinner, featuring Live Entertainment.
6/27/2025

Friday Family Fun Night Only
Individual Event Ticket for Bank/Company Individual Includes: Dinner and Live Entertainment
6/27/2025

Friday Family Fun Night Only (Spouse/Guest)
Individual Event Ticket for Spouse/Guest Includes: Dinner and Live Entertainment
6/27/2025

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