Know Before You Go - Mega Conference

We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 Mega Conference! This year’s event will be May 27-29, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center and the JW Marriott.

Below are some links to information you might find helpful before you come to the conference.

Location – This year we will be in Hall B and the meeting rooms will be along Maryland Street from Rooms 120-128 to Wabash Ballroom. The Indiana Convention Center at 100 S Capitol Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46225. The Mega registration desk will be on the first floor of the Convention Center in Hall B. Directional floor stickers will help guide your way.

Golf - Registered golfers should have received a confirmation earlier this week. Please contact the IBA if you didn't receive it.

Tuesday Welcome Reception - All Mega registrants are invited to the JW Marriott on Tuesday night from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. for a welcome reception honoring our associate members. This event is on the 2nd floor of the hotel in room 201/5.

Hotel & Hospitality Suite – The JW Marriott is located at 10 S West St, Indianapolis, IN 46204, and is attached to the Indiana Convention Center via skywalk. This will be the site of the IBA hospitality suite on Tuesday and Wednesday nights on the 32rd floor of the hotel. Please plan to stop by!

Fintech Showcase – On Wednesday, May 28, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., you can experience live pitches of emerging companies in the 2025 Mega Fintech Showcase. This session is designed to allow bankers to engage with early-stage fintech companies that focus on developing products and solutions specifically for community banks and their customers. Thank you to Profit Resources Inc. for sponsoring this year’s showcase.

Maps and Dining Options – Click for a listing of local restaurants and maps of Indianapolis.

Registration - All registration materials will be distributed at the IBA registration desk, located in Hall B of the Indiana Convention Center. The IBA registration desk will be open during the following times:

  • Tuesday, May 27, 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 29, 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Continuing Education Credit - The Mega Conference is approved for CPE, CLE, ABA/ICB and SPHR credit. Stop by the registration desk to obtain a certificate of attendance and/or to sign the attendance sheets.

Dress Code – The IBA encourages attendees to dress comfortably for all educational sessions. Business casual dress (golf shirts, slacks, etc.) is appropriate. Due to temperature fluctuations at the Convention Center, a sweater or jacket is recommended.

Parking – This year our meeting rooms are located along Maryland Street. There are many parking options in the area surrounding the Indiana Convention Center. Click for a link to nearby parking options. For overnight guests, the JW Marriott offers valet and self-park for those staying in the hotel. Please ask at the front desk for payment process and rates.

Mobile App – With the IBA Event Mobile App, you can take advantage of features that will help you make the most of your time and keep you informed about the latest event happenings. You can download our new app to any of your mobile devices and sync your information and itineraries across devices.

Social Media – We encourage all attendees to include #IBAmega in your posts and have created “I’m Attending” and "I'm Exhibiting" graphics to let your followers/fans know that you will be at Mega.

Wi-Fi – Free Wi-Fi is sponsored by Dentons. To access, the network is called Mega Wi-Fi and the password is “DENTONS” in all caps.

Handouts – Handouts are available in the mobile app before, during and after Mega, and are also available through a webpage while you are at your computer. Each attendee will receive a full-size notepad for jotting down notes during sessions.

Exhibit Hall Game – Attendees need to visit 16 exhibitors to be entered into drawings. This contest is for bank-employee registrants only; participants do not have to be present to win. Prizes include cash, electronics, handbags and gift cards. Game cards are available in the exhibit hall. You can also visit the IBA booth or ask an IBA staff member for details.

We look forward to seeing you at Mega!