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.

Program Location 

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

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2025 Agenda

2025 Agenda

9:00 A.M.
Registration

9:30 A.M.
Welcome Remarks

  • Tony Nestler, President & CEO, Hickory Point Bank & Trust
  • Randy Hultgren, President and CEO, Illinois Bankers Association

9:40 A.M.
The Honorable Don Harmon, Illinois Senate President

9:50 A.M.
The Honorable Tony McCombie, Illinois House Minority Leader

10:00 A.M.
The Honorable Susana Soriano, Acting Director, Division of Banking, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

10:30 A.M.
The Honorable Margaret Croke, Illinois House Financial Institutions Committee Chair

The Honorable Dan Ugaste, Illinois House Financial Institutions Republican Spokesperson

11:00 A.M.
Industry Overview

11:30 A.M.
IBA Legislative Update and Political 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 Kenyatta, Legislative Consultant, Illinois Bankers Association

12:00 P.M.
Lunch

1:00 P.M.
Depart for Capitol Complex

Capitol Meetings Start (Other Individual Meetings Available Upon Request)

1:15 P.M.
Group photo – Capitol Rotunda

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

Illinois State Treasurer’s Office - 1 East Old State Capitol Plaza, Springfield

7:30 P.M.
Adjourn

*Subject to Change*

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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