Leadership is more than a title — it's about courage, authenticity and the willingness to grow. At the 2025 FLD Leadership Conference, we invite you to Lead Boldly. This year’s theme challenges emerging leaders to step into their potential with confidence and vision. Through inspiring keynotes, hands-on sessions and meaningful networking, you’ll gain the tools and mindset to lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving industry.
New this year, we’ll be joined on Day One by students participating in banking internships from IBA-member banks from throughout the state. This unique opportunity allows future bankers to learn alongside emerging professionals and build connections that support the development of Indiana’s next generation of banking leaders. Whether you’re managing your first team or preparing for the C-suite, this conference will empower you to make bold moves that shape your future — and the future of community banking.
Speed Roundtables
Back by popular demand, a session of speed roundtables will take place each day of this year's conference. This fast-paced networking session helps you connect with other conference attendees and discuss current issues and trends in banking.
FLD Trivia Night, featuring Hambone's Trivia
Join with fellow attendees for an evening of networking, food and fun. This year the FLD Leadership Conference is partnering with Hambone's Trivia for a unique and memorable trivia experience. This will be a friendly competition, with topics ranging from history to pop culture, to geography and more. Teams will be determined at the event, and fabulous prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening!
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 to Thursday, July 10, 2025
All events for the 2025 FLD Leadership Conference will be held at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel located on the north side of Indianapolis at 11925 N Meridian St, Carmel, IN 46032.
Hotel reservations can be made online or by calling Renaissance at 317-816-0777 . The Indiana Bankers Association rate of $168 will be available until Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Josh Myers
317/333-7165
Whether you have a leadership title or not, we all have the power and responsibility to influence our teammates. Do you reactively support your team as needed or do you proactively empower your team to achieve extraordinary success? Bank leaders today are required to be powerful coaches that can engage, enlighten and energize their team to embrace better approaches to achieving success. But do you know how? This interactive session will share with you some rocket-fueled ideas that will boost you and your team’s performance.
Strong communication skills are a cornerstone of professionalism—and in today’s fast-paced, digital-first environment, the way we communicate can make or break relationships. This session explores essential etiquette for every medium, from email and phone to video calls and handwritten notes. Learn best practices for tone, timing and technology, including tips on subject lines, reply-all, CC/BCC, text abbreviations, emojis and virtual meeting etiquette. We’ll also discuss how to choose the right communication channel for your message and why a thoughtful thank-you note still matters. Whether you're connecting with colleagues or clients, this session will help you communicate with clarity, confidence and class.
In one of the largest burnout studies to date, Gallup found that 60% of employees feel emotionally detached at work, while 19% report being outright miserable. Workers in the U.S. and Canada rank among the most stressed in the world. In this insightful session, attendees will explore the personal and professional toll of chronic stress—and learn how to break free from the “Overachiever’s Trap.” Walk away with a renewed definition of success, tools to protect your mental and physical health, and practical strategies to lead a more focused, fulfilling life without compromising your drive or ambition.
Step outside the routine of your day-to-day responsibilities and recognize the greater impact you can make through your role in the financial industry. Whether you're customer-facing or behind the scenes, you have the opportunity and privilege to share your knowledge and experience to support and uplift your community. This session will remind you that with a servant mindset, you can be a powerful source of financial education and hope. You'll leave inspired to see community impact as a shared mission—one that includes every role and every voice in your organization.
Being a leader in today’s banking industry is about more than just what happens inside the bank. Today’s leaders should be willing to engage with grassroots advocacy efforts and make their voice heard to elected officials to create the best possible environment for the bank to support their customers and communities, and it is easier than you might think. This panel will include insights from current FLD members who have advocated for their banks and communities and the impact it has made.
Avoiding tough conversations at work is common—but it comes at a cost. Research shows that one in four people put off uncomfortable conversations for over six months, leading to frustration, burnout and disengagement. What if you could shift your mindset and approach difficult conversations with confidence and clarity? In this interactive session, you’ll learn practical strategies, powerful phrases and a simple four-part framework to help you prepare for and navigate challenging conversations. You’ll leave with a clear plan for your next conversation and the tools to communicate what you need to say, the way you want to say it.
