Registration is now open for the annual IBA Legislative Reception and Winter Conference! This year’s event will tackle key issues shaping the future of banking, including Stablecoin, fraud prevention, and the role of artificial intelligence in finance. Take part in thought-provoking discussions, network with industry leaders, and connect with your local legislators during the Legislative Reception. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to help influence the future of banking — secure your spot today!
LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION: Monday, January 19th | Idaho Trust Bank, 888 W Broad St, Boise
IBA WINTER CONFERENCE: Tuesday, January 20th | Hotel Renegade, 1110 W Grove St, Boise
The conference kicks off with a Legislative Reception at Idaho Trust Bank, giving bankers the opportunity to connect with Idaho legislators, discuss issues impacting banks, and showcase the positive impact banks have across the state.
The program features timely, practical sessions led by industry and regulatory experts. Salvador Cruz, Director of the Idaho Department of Finance, provides a regulatory update highlighting key developments and what banks should prepare for in 2026 along with an interactive discussion on elder fraud prevention.
Lloyd E. McIntyre III of the FDIC leads an interactive session on payments fraud, covering current trends, FDIC expectations, control gaps, and proven strategies to reduce fraud losses.
A national policy outlook is delivered by Ron Haynie, Senior Vice President of Housing Finance Policy at the ICBA, addressing digital assets, stablecoins, tokenized deposits, deposit insurance reform, Section 1071, and capital requirements.
Emerging technology takes center stage during The Great Intelligence Reversal, presented by Joe McMann, Chief Revenue Officer and Co-Founder of Artificial Intelligence Risk, Inc., outlining a practical AI roadmap for community banks grounded in governance, compliance, and risk management.
The conference concludes with an economic outlook from Darin Baumgartner, Senior Director, OCIO Investments at Principal, offering insight into market trends and the 2026 economic landscape.
