The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) is set to host ICBA LIVE 2025, an event designed for community bankers. Scheduled from March 11-14 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the gathering aims to provide a platform for discussing key policies and emerging technologies affecting local banking.
ICBA LIVE will include insights from industry leaders, over 60 expert-led sessions and roundtables, as well as an Expo with more than 250 providers focused on community banking. Among the speakers are Rohit Bhargava, a bestselling author who will discuss how banks can adapt to shifting consumer expectations; Dave Fishwick, known for his community-focused bank story featured in the Netflix film "Bank of Dave"; and Kerri Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist who will share lessons on leadership and resilience. ICBA leaders Lucas White, Jack Hopkins, and Rebeca Romero Rainey will also provide updates on community banking and policy priorities.
The event will feature the ICBA ThinkTECH Showcase on March 11 with live startup pitches from fintech innovators. Attendees can gain quick insights into fintech solutions at ThinkTECH in an Instant & ThinkTECH Success sessions scheduled for March 11-12.
Journalists interested in covering the event can register by contacting Nicole Swann and Phalen Kuckuck via email.
The ICBA's mission is to create an environment where community banks thrive through advocacy, education, and innovation. The organization emphasizes its role in channeling deposits into local neighborhoods to foster economic growth.