2025 Winter Summit



About the Program
The 24th Annual Winter Summit is returning to Colorado in 2025. This unique meeting provides a memorable opportunity for bankers to have face-to-face interaction and invaluable conversations with senior regulators and banking attorneys. Join us at the beautiful Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa in Avon, at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain. Be sure to reserve your spot and hotel room before the December 23, 2024 deadline. 
  
The Winter Summit is one of the most favored programs offered by IBAT. Previous community banker attendees can't say enough good things about the environment offered and the time spent with regulators and attorneys in a more relaxed setting.

What Others Have Said:

"One of the best events I have attended."

"The content was relevant and with fun sprinkled in, you can’t go wrong."

"Extremely valuable time with regulators in a beautiful setting."

"Combines comradery, fun and work."

Who Should Attend

Any community bank employee interested in regulations on the horizon, plus executive level staff including: CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CCO, Presidents, CTOs, CROs.

Speakers

 
Rob Blackwell
Chief Content Creator and Head of External Affairs
IntraFi

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

Dillon Wiedemann
VP of Financial Strategies Group
The Baker Group 


 
Anthony Clark
Assistant Regional Director
FDIC

Tim Stearns
Vice President
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
 
 
 
Matt Vick
Associate Deputy Comptroller
OCC

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

Registration Fees
IBAT Member: $995
Spouse/Guest: $400  | Non Member: $1495


AGENDA

Sunday, January 26, 2025
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception
6:30-8:30 p.m. Group Dinner
   
Monday, January 27, 2025
7:00-7:45 a.m. Registration
7:45-8:00 a.m. Breakfast and Opening Remarks
8:00-9:00 a.m.
General Session: 2025 Regulatory Landscape
Moderated by Wendy Foster and Bill Briggs, IBAT
9:15-10:15 a.m.
Economic Update by The Baker Group
4:30-6:30 p.m. Apres-Ski: Attorney Insights
7:00 p.m.  Group Dinner 
   
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
7:30-8:45 a.m. Breakfast and Navigating the New Political Landscape
Rob Blackwell, IntraFi
9:00-10:00 a.m. Open Forum: Regulator and Attorney Panel
4:30-6:00 p.m. Director Overview: Elements of Your Strategic Plan
William T. Chittenden, Ph.D., SW Graduate School of Banking Foundation at SMU Cox
6:00-7:30 p.m. Casual Group Dinner
(for attendees staying Tuesday evening)


Hotel Information
The Westin 126 Riverfront Lane
Avon, CO 81620
Discounted rate: $319 plus taxes and fees  |  Reservation Cutoff Date: December 23, 2024

Hotel Cancellation Policy
No initial deposit is required at the time of reservation. 30 days prior to arrival, guests will be charged 100% of their stay and it will be non-refundable at that time.

 


Contact Mandy Robinson ([email protected]) with any registration or hotel reservation questions.


SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please download the sponsorship opportunities PDF, or contact Beth Sheahan at 512-275-2202 or [email protected].


Thank You to Our 2025 Event Sponsors

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Registration Cancellation Policy
Any cancellations made five business days before the program are subject to a $375 processing fee. Cancellations made after five business days are non-refundable.  
 
  Continuing Professional Education Credits
Available Credits: 8
No Prerequisite Required


Tax Information
The IRS requires a notice on all registration forms to inform the attendee of the registration fee amount representing food and beverage deductible as an ordinary business expense. We estimate the food cost portion of your basic registration fee is $459.13. Under current tax law, 50% of this amount is deductible as an ordinary business expense. For further details, please contact your accountant or tax advisor  
 
 
   

When
1/26/2025 - 1/28/2025
Where
Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa 126 Riverfront Ln Avon, CO, CO 81620 UNITED STATES

Registration Information


Sunday, 26 January 2025

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