8 Hoosier Banker June 2016 COVER STORY Mega Impact” was the appropriately named theme of the 2016 Indiana Bankers Association Mega Conference. This year’s event, the 25th anniversary of the IBA Mega Conference, drew a record crowd of nearly 1,350 attendees. Events took place May 3-5 at the Indiana Convention Center and JW Marriott Indianapolis, kicking off with a golf outing on Tuesday, May 3, at the famed Brickyard Crossing Golf Course in Indianapolis. Congratulations to the winning golf team: Tony Gambaiani of Jackson County Bank, Seymour; Jared Houser and Jim Rush of United Bank, Evansville; and Jeff Niesen of Bankers’ Bank, Madison, Wisconsin. Also thank you to the IBA Future Leadership Division for selling mulligans at the outing to help raise BANKPAC funds. On Tuesday following the golf outing, the IBA hosted an associate members appreciation reception at the JW Marriott. This annual event presents an opportunity to recognize the support of the service providers who connect with the Indiana banking community as IBA associate members. On Wednesday morning, May 4, the first of two days of educational offerings began with concurrent tracks covering the topics of Directors, Human Resources, Retail Banking, Risk Management, Sales & Customer Service, and Trust. Also that day, the luncheon keynote speaker was legendary Coach Bobby Knight, who offered insights into leadership and character. Additionally on Wednesday, the luncheon provided recognition of IBA Five-Star Member banks and Diamond Award associate members. Later that afternoon, Mega festivities continued with the traditional Mega Celebration, held in the exhibit hall. That evening, members and prospective members of the Future Leadership Division gathered for a reception, while other Mega attendees explored the variety of dining options in downtown Indianapolis. The final day of Mega, Thursday, May 5, resumed with educational sessions on Business Lending, Compliance, Financial Management, Marketing, Operations & Technology, and Strategic Thinking. Thursday’s luncheon keynote, Dave SanderMega Impact of the 2016 IBA Mega Conference About the Author Christina M. Bennett, CMP, is vice president-meetings & events of the Indiana Bankers Association. She can be reached at 317-387-9380, email: cbennett@ indianabankers.org. son, inspired the audience with his recount of the courageous “Miracle on the Hudson” emergency plane landing in 2009. The luncheon on Thursday also showcased the best of Indiana bank marketing through the presentation of the IBA Maxi Awards. Thank you to all the planners, sponsors, attendees and others who helped to make the 2016 IBA Mega Conference an impactful success. We look forward to hosting you again at next year’s Mega, scheduled for May 2-4, 2017, at the Indiana Convention Center. t Select photos from the 2016 IBA Mega Conference are available on pages 10-12. To view all Mega photos, click on the photo dates below in Hoosier Banker Digital at indianabankers.org: • Day 1 - May 3, 2016 • Day 2 - May 4, 2016 • Day 3 - May 5, 2016 IBA Mega Conference Photos IMPACT MEGA
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