Chicago Area Chapter Holiday Breakfast December 4, 2025 7:30 am - 10:00 am Register Add to iCalendar End the year on a high note by joining your fellow bankers at this favorite holiday event. The day begins with a delicious breakfast, followed by an industry update and business meeting to elect the 2026 Chicago Area Chapter officers. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, celebrate, and set the stage for an amazing new year! 2025 Chicago Area Chapter Officers 2025 Chicago Area Chapter Officers President Courtney OlsonSVP/Managing Director of Business BankingFirst Bank Chicago Vice President Christina StavropoulosVice President, Business Banker, Illinois MarketPeoples Bank Treasurer Lora KalkaChief Operating OfficerFNBC Bank & Trust 2025 Speaker2025 SpeakerSamah ChowdhurySenior Director of Innovation Strategy, American Bankers AssociationStablecoin and the GENIUS Act – What Every Bank Needs to Know Now The regulatory future of payment stablecoins is no longer speculative—the GENIUS Act has passed, and a new avenue for payments is on the horizon. In this timely and actionable session, ABA’s Samah Chowdry will unpack the GENIUS Act’s most critical provisions, including issuer requirements, prudential standards, and oversight mechanisms. You’ll gain a clear understanding of how this legislation impacts banking—and what it means for your institution. From real-time payments to emerging competitive threats, discover how stablecoins are poised to transform financial services. Discussion Highlights Understand the GENIUS Act’s implications for banks of all sizesIdentify strategic opportunities and risks in the evolving stablecoin ecosystemExplore practical pathways for adoption, compliance, and innovationWhether you're in compliance, strategy, innovation, or executive leadership, this session will equip you with the insights needed to make informed decisions in a rapidly changing environment. 2025 Event Details2025 Event DetailsLocationThe Westin Chicago Lombard70 Yorktown Shopping CenterLombard, IL 60148Fee Per PersonIBA Members $90 I Nonmember $150Special OfferRegister 8 or more from your organization and receive 10% off. When registering, use the promo code “Holiday Table.” Location The Westin Chicago Lombard70 Yorktown Shopping CenterLombard, IL 60148 Get DirectionsWe are proud to support The HarbourWhen registering, you will be given the option to contribute to the campaign by rounding up or donating.From the first young woman we took in during a cold winter night in 1971, we knew we had a responsibility to help young people when they needed it most. Five decades later, our mission guides us to provide emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness to promote their safety, stability and personal growth. Every day we empower young people to be self-sufficient through safe housing and support services to prevent homelessness. Sponsors Sponsors Sponsorship opportunities available! Please contact Robin at rlane@illinois.bank. Back to Listing
Location The Westin Chicago Lombard70 Yorktown Shopping CenterLombard, IL 60148 Get DirectionsWe are proud to support The HarbourWhen registering, you will be given the option to contribute to the campaign by rounding up or donating.From the first young woman we took in during a cold winter night in 1971, we knew we had a responsibility to help young people when they needed it most. Five decades later, our mission guides us to provide emergency housing and services to youth experiencing homelessness to promote their safety, stability and personal growth. Every day we empower young people to be self-sufficient through safe housing and support services to prevent homelessness.