Your presence in Springfield puts a face to the 100,000-plus industry employees serving our families and communities every day. Your influence directly impacts the economic direction of Illinois’ economy. Gain insight with up-to-the-minute political and regulatory updates from experts and high-level elected officials. The day ends with a legislative networking reception with elected leaders, legislators, and staff members.

We are working on the 2025 agenda. To see the types of sessions you can expect, view our 2024 agenda below.

Program Location 

The Inn at 835
835 South 2nd Street
Springfield, Illinois 62704

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2024 Agenda

2024 Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Registration

9:30 A.M.
Welcome Remarks

  • Betsy Johnson, Board Chair, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Randy Hultgren, President and CEO, Illinois Bankers Association

9:45 A.M.
Special Guest Speaker

10:00 A.M.
Special Guest Speaker

10:30 A.M.
Legislative Update and Panel Discussion

  • Ben Jackson, EVP, Government Relations, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Aimee Smith, AVP, Government Relations, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Dave Sullivan, Legislative Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Marc Poulos, Legislative Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Kareem Kenyetta, Legislative Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Ben Whipple, Legislative Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association
  • Ryan McLaughlin, Media Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association

10:45 A.M.
Special Guest Speaker

11:00 A.M.
Special Guest Speaker

11:30 A.M.
Lunch

12:00 P.M.
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Briefing

1:00 P.M.
Depart for Capitol Complex

1:30 P.M.
Group photo – Capitol Rotunda

2:00 P.M.
Leader Meetings (Individual Meetings Available Upon Request)

4:00 P.M.
Illinois Bankers PAC Brews Fundraiser – DH Brown’s

5:00 P.M.
Leave DH Brown’s for Legislative Cocktail Reception

5:30 P.M.
Legislative Cocktail Reception

Marine Bank Building - 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield, IL 62701

7:30 P.M.
Adjourn

2025 Additional Details

2025 Additional Details

Room Block Location
President Abraham Lincoln Springfield, a DoubleTree by Hilton
701 East Adams Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Booking link
Deadline: March 24, 2025

Fee
"Bring the Bank" Fee - One price for unlimited attendees from the same organization.
Member per bank: $99
Nonmember per bank: $199

Questions
registrar@illinois.bank | 217-789-9340

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