CBI 55th Annual Meeting and Convention

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00 PM - Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)

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55th Annual Convention: Charging into the Future

The future of community banking is moving fast. Charge forward with renewed energy, sharper strategy, and the strength of your network at our 55th Annual Convention. Join us and industry partners for three days dedicated to accelerating progress, maximizing opportunity, and confidently leading what’s next for your bank and your community.

Here is our tentative schedule: 

Wednesday, July 15:

10:30 - 4:00 Shazam 4-Person Golf Scramble (1665 IA-86 Spirit Lake, IA 51360)

  • 10:15 Registration
  • 11:00 Shotgun Start

5:00 - 7:00 Opening Reception & Awards, Charging into the Future

Thursday, July 16

6:30 - 10:30 Fishing Tournament (State Pier, Arnolds Park)

  • 6:30 Registration
  • 7:00 Fishing Begins

8:30 - 10:30 Continental on The Queen, Breakfast and Boat Tour of West Okoboji

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch with Partners (Trade Show Area) Connections That Move Community Banking Forward

12:30 - 1:00 - Luke Brady, President, Community Savings Bank, President, CBI Board of Directors

1:00 - 1:30 Rob Sand, Iowa Auditor of State

1:30 - 2:30 Ag Panel, Powering Iowa's Rural Economy

  • Mike Naig, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture
  • Don Van Houweling, Van Wall Equipment Group
  • Kent Thiesse, Agriculture Economist and Analyst

2:30 - 3:15 Fraud and Security Panel, Energize Your Security Plan

  • Diana Kern, Sr. Financial Solutions Consultant, Shazam
  • Quentin McConkey, Fraud & Security Officer, BTC Bank
  • Chris Bedel, Owner, Bedel Security 

3:15 - 3:30 Nutty Bar Break, Recharge and Stretch 

3:30 - 4:15 ICBA Innovation, Wayne Miller, Chief Innovation Officer, ICBA

4:15 - 4:30 James Johnson, Iowa Superintendent of Banking, President & CEO, PCSB Bank

4:30 - 6:30 Trade Show (Roof Garden), Innovations Powering Community Banking

7:00 - 9:00 Young Bankers of Iowa Dinner

Friday, July 17

7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast

8:00 - 9:00 Annual Business Meeting

9:00 - 9:30 Morning Networking Break, Coffee and Conversation

9:30 - 10:00 U.S. Representative Randy Feenstra

10:00 - 10:30 ICBA Update, National Perspective on Community Banking, Jack Hopkins, Immediate Past Chairman, ICBA

10:30 - 11:00 Power Your Portfolio, ICBA Securities powered by The Baker Group

11:00 - 11:30 - Jim Hussong, Leadership, Entrepreneurship & Community Growth, Owner, Kozy Heat, Mayor, Arnolds Parks


Hotel Information: 


The Inn 

15 Dam Rd, Arnolds Park, IA 51331

712-337-6400

Rates starting at $259.00


Okoboji Inn & Suites

3400 Okoboji Ave, Milford, IA 51351

712-338-4424

Rates starting at $169.00


Bridges Bay Hotel

630 Linden Dr. Arnolds Park, IA 51331

712-332-2202

Rates starting at $159.00




Majestic Pavilion/Roof Garden
91 Lake Street
Arnolds Park, IA 51331 United States
Event Contact
Ross Dickinson
515-453-1495
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Wednesday, July 15, 2026 12:00 PM - Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 PM (CDT)
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