2025 Banking on Women Conference

Date:

Oct 22, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025

Location:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center,
13700 Conference Center Drive South
Noblesville, IN 46062

The Banking on Women Conference is your opportunity to unlock your potential, build confidence and help you chart a course so you can own your future!

This conference, where women take the lead, encourages professional development and leadership in your bank, while also promoting the importance of fostering relationships and inspiring women to reach their career goals and aspirations. Our powerhouse speakers will help you advance your decision-making and negotiating processes and teach you how to deliver and apply these insights to benefit your future and your financial institution’s future.

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Agenda

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

8:00 a.m. Registration and Meet & Greet
9:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening Remarks
11:30 a.m. Banking on Women Luncheon
1:00 p.m. Sessions Resume
5:30 pm Networking Reception
7:00 pm Day One Adjourns

Thursday, October 23, 2025

8:00 a.m. Breakfast Begins
9:00 a.m. Opening Remarks and General Sessions Begin
11:30 a.m. Banking on Women Awards Luncheon
1:00 p.m. Closing Keynote Speaker
2:00 p.m. Closing Remarks & Grand Prize Giveaway


Topics

The Voice of the Brand: Why Women Are Key to Building Trust - Amber Farley, Executive Vice President, Brand Development 

Amplifying Your Voice – A Discussion on Speaking Up and Standing Out - Lisa Arnold, President & CEO of Home Bank, Sherry Coley, Managing Partner Northeast Wisconsin Region, Amundsen Davis, LLC, Asha Cermak, Attorney at Amundsen Davis, LLC (moderator)

Extinguishing Burnout, Torching Fear and Igniting Hope - Jason Barnaby, Chief Fire Starter, Fire Starters Inc.

The Woman in the Arena - Kate Maxwell, Speaker and Change Agent

Practical Styling Strategies Tailored for Today's Workplace - Nicole Blair Wear, Owner of Nicole Blair Wear and House of Blair

The Im'Perfect Leader - Mitch Issacs, Executive Director, Shafer Leadership Academy

The Readiness Reset™: Clarity and Confidence to Lead Like a Woman in Banking - Debbie Peterson, CSP, Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Readiness Strategist, Author

Gaining Emotional Clarity and Mastering Self-Regulation - Starla West, Executive Coach, Keynote Speaker, and Expert Trainer

Ask Boldly; Win Big - Negotiation Strategies for Success! - Cassandra Faurote, CCP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP and Charlotte Westerhaus-Renfrow, J.D., M.Ed., Total Reward Solutions, LLC

Leading from Anywhere: Building and Maintaining High-Performing Teams in a Distributed World - Kristin Love, Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Operations Officer, Performance Trust Capital Partners


Additional Information

Who Should Attend:
The Banking on Women Conference welcomes members of any financial institution or financial services provider interested in the enhancement and career growth of women in Indiana.

Dress Code:
Business/business casual attire is appropriate for this event. Please bring a sweater for the meeting rooms.

Fees
MEMBER Registration Fees *On or before Sept 2 After Sept 2
Full Conference Registration $345 $375
One-Day Registrant $300 $330

Fees listed are for members. Nonmembers pay a surcharge of 100% on registration fees. *Nonmembers are not eligible for early bird pricing.

Special pricing for groups of 10 or more is available by contacting Laurie Rees at Lrees@indiana.bank

Sponsorship Opportunities - Sponsorship Brochure

  • Platinum Sponsor - $12,500
  • Diamond Sponsor - $10,000
  • Emerald Sponsor - $5,000
  • Ruby Sponsor - $2,500
  • Sapphire Sponsor - $1,000

For more details on sponsoring the Banking on Women Conference, please contact Laurie Rees, Lrees@indiana.bank.

location

The Banking on Women Conference will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Noblesville Indianapolis Conference Center, 13700 Conference Center Drive South, Noblesville, IN 46060.

Hotel Reservations & Rates
Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. To make your reservation contact Hilton reservations at 1(317) 674-1900 and mention the Banking on Women Conference 2025. Or you can book using the link below.

Booking Link: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/rooms/?ctyhocn=INDNBES&arrivalDate=2025-10-21&departureDate=2025-10-23&groupCode=CES93U&room1NumAdults=1&cid=OM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink

Code: 93U

The cut-off date for reservations is October 1, 2025. Reservations received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space or rate available basis.

Association Contact

For questions or more information, please contact Laurie Rees or Elizabeth DeHaven at (317) 387-9380.

Image Use Policy
Registration in IBA events constitutes an agreement to the IBA’s use and distribution of the attendee’s image or voice. Details at: https://indiana.bank/policy.

Special Needs
The IBA is committed to providing the best education in the best facility possible. To that end, we strive to accommodate any special needs bankers may have while attending our programs. If you require any special accommodations or have dietary restrictions, please indicate so on your registration form.

Cancellation Policy

Registrations canceled in writing on or before October 1, 2025, will receive a refund.