FLD Spotlight Opportunities

The following is a collection of education events, as well as other networking and advocacy opportunities, that provide content that can help develop leadership potential. These have been designated as FLD Spotlight Opportunities, and can be of great value to FLD members seeking to grow as a leader in the banking industry. Check back to stay updated for new opportunities.

Last Update: August 29, 2025

FLD Lunch and Learn Series
The IBA Future Leadership Division believes that one of the best ways to grow as a banking professional is to learn from each other through peer-to-peer connection and idea-sharing. Bankers, no matter their role or geographic location, each share common experiences that we all can relate to and learn from. This year the FLD will be hosting a series of rebranded FLD Lunch and Learn events that will serve as an opportunity to connect with other bankers and discuss topics that we all can learn from. These lunches require minimal time to attend, but offer great benefit and knowledge sharing that anyone, no matter their role or level of experience, can benefit from. This year's Lunch and Learn series will be held in Fair Oaks, Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, Jasper and New Albany. Registration to attend a meeting is only $25 per person.

New Albany - September 17
Indianapolis - September 19
Fort Wayne - September 23
Fair Oaks - September 30
Jasper - October 2

IBA Annual Washington Trip
October 5-7
The IBA Annual Washington Trip affords bankers the opportunity to talk with legislators and regulators about the successes and concerns of Indiana's banking industry. These officials need to hear your ideas firsthand in order to produce workable laws and regulations. This is your chance to tell policymakers face-to-face why the regulatory burden imposed on banks is too heavy and to make suggestions for modifications to burdensome rules. Bankers who have attended past Washington Visits were able to solve problems and raise issues of concern to policymakers individually. The trip is planned for maximum contact and productivity.

FLD 2 LDP Scholarship
Application Deadline - October 17
Have you been a member of the IBA’s Future Leadership Division for more than six months? Are you interested in taking your leadership to the next level? Or are you a bank leader who knows someone at your institution that is a current FLD member that you would like to encourage to attend the IBA's Leadership Development Program? Apply today for the FLD 2 LDP Scholarship, available exclusively for members of the FLD. This opportunity will provide $1,500 toward registration fees for the 2026 Leadership Development Program. The 2025 Leadership Development Program will be a series of four sessions held throughout the year. To apply for the FLD 2 LDP Scholarship, complete the application by October 17, 2025.