Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 17, 2026
The agricultural industry continues to face economic uncertainty, shifting markets, and evolving challenges that impact both producers and lenders. The 2026 Advanced Ag Banking Conference provides agricultural banking professionals with timely insights, practical strategies, and peer perspectives to help navigate today’s lending environment.
Sessions will explore the agricultural economy, credit analysis, communication during uncertain times, estate and succession planning, lender well-being, farm bill updates, leadership and talent development, customer perspectives, and opportunities within agribusiness.
Join industry experts and peers for two days of education, discussion, and networking focused on strengthening agricultural lending and supporting farm customers in a changing marketplace.
CONFERENCE BROCHURE
Wednesday, September 16, 2026
8:30 am - Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 am - Welcome & Introductions
9:05 am - General Sessions Begin
12:30 pm - Lunch
1:00 - 4:30 pm - General Sessions Resume
4:30 pm - Day One Adjourns
Thursday, September 17, 2025
8:30 am - Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 11:15 am - General Sessions
11:15 - 12:00 pm - Talent Acquisition Panel
12:00 pm - Lunch
1:00 - 1:45 pm - Farm Customer Panel
2:00 - 3:00 - General Session
3:00 pm - Conference Adjourns
Topics coming soon.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Agricultural bankers with a strong desire to further their knowledge of financial analysis, commodity marketing, and risk management. This program is specifically targets toward graduates of the Midwest Agricultural Banking Schools or similar programs with a minimum of three years of agricultural lending experience.
IBA, KBA, MBA Members / Associates Members - $595
Additional Member from Same Institution - $495
The registration fee includes the program, materials, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments each day. Participation in IBA programs is limited to members, associate members, and non-members from an eligible membership category at applicable member or nonmember rates.
A surcharge of 100% for Non-members will be applied. Please register early!
The Advanced Agricultural Lenders Conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East, 155 Progress Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905
Participants are responsible for making their own reservations. Hotel accommodations are not included in the registration fee. To make your reservation with the DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East call 765-446-0900 or visit www.lafayetteeast.doubletreebyhilton.com. Please reference the Indiana Bankers special rate code 0003145564 to receive the negotiated rate of $129.
For additional information please contact:
Molly Gibbs, Assistant Vice President - Education & Training
mgibbs@indiana.bank
317-387-9380
Within three or more business days prior to the day of an educational program, no cancellation charge will be assessed. Within two days prior, 50% of the fee is assessed. Refunds are not provided for cancellations or absences which occur one day prior or on the day of the program. Substitutions are welcome at any time.