Breaking Barriers
Symposium

Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025

Conrad Washington, DC

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About Breaking Barriers



At ICBA, we're committed to empowering and advancing community banks nationwide. That's why we host an exclusive invitation-only event in Washington, D.C., where you will gain insights on current issues facing banks like yours, discuss solution opportunities, and ways to strengthen our advocacy voice.

  • Engage with experts on the latest issues facing community banks, from the current market environment to how new technologies like AI are transforming the banking industry.
  • Network with other large community bank leaders facing the same decisions you are.
  • Gain insights on the political landscape heading into 2026 and how it will impact your community bank.
  • Learn about ICBA's latest initiatives to support large community banks in Washington, D.C.

If you have questions about the event, please contact
Ron Haynie at Ron.Haynie@icba.org.

ICBA’s Breaking Barriers Symposium allows our bank to network with similar sized institutions as we navigate the ever changing landscape of growth, innovation, and regulation. The content is very timely, thought provoking, and the presenters are top quality.

- John R. Ramage, Executive Vice President

Troy Bank & Trust, Brundidge, AL

Past Event Speakers



Rebeca Romero Rainey

President & CEO

ICBA

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Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.)

Chairman, Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Financial Services Committee

Ken Morrison

Cyber Risk Control Director

Travelers

Ryan Donovan

President and Chief Executive Officer

Council of Federal Home Loan Banks

Jason Jones

President

Community Financial Services Bank

Charles E. Potts *

Executive Vice President, Innovation

ICBA

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Daniel Kurz

Deputy Special Agent

United States Secret Service

Christopher Dhanraj

Managing Principal of Investments

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