FLD Spotlight Opportunities

The following is a collection of in-person and online 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: April 28, 2025

FLD Networking Reception at Mega Conference
May 28
Mark your calendars for the FLD's Mega Networking Reception on May 28. This reception, sponsored by Krieg DeVault LLP, will be held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. EDT at Social Cantina in downtown Indianapolis. This event is open to all FLD members as well as Mega Conference attendees who are interested in learning more about Future Leadership Division membership and its networking opportunities. Attendees will have an opportunity to meet and establish new relationships with the FLD Advisory Board, FLD members and other bankers interested in growing as banking professionals in the state of Indiana. There is no charge to attend. Please RSVP for this event by contacting Josh Myers by May 23.

Emerging Leaders - A Digital Program
Begins June 17
The Emerging Leaders Digital Program is designed for key staff in your bank who are emerging as potential leaders. It is designed to deliver essential management skills from accomplished leaders that will enable the emerging leader to more rapidly develop. Participants will engage in 1½ hour video conference calls covering specific management topics once a month for 6 months. If you are unable to attend the scheduled video conference in a given month, a recording of the session will be made available to you. All sessions will start at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Homework assignments taking approximately 1 hour to complete will be assigned following each session. Participants will share a 1-2 minute report at the beginning of each meeting detailing how they have applied the takeaways from the prior meeting to their day-to-day activities in the bank Participants will gain experience with management/leadership competencies without ever being out-of-office. At the conclusion of the program, participants will have leadership plans in place preparing them to take the next leadership steps at their banks.

FLD Leadership Conference
July 9-10
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.

Supervisor Boot Camp
July 29-30
You don’t master the art of leading and managing through luck; you master it through training, experience, learning, and staying on top of best practices. As a manager or supervisor, you must have the attitude, aptitude, skill set, confidence, persistence, and commitment to excel in this multi-tasking, challenging role. This training will help take your expertise to a new level as you learn how to collaborate and coach your employees to excel on the job.
Whether you are new or seasoned managers and supervisors, attendees find this experiential training invigorating, motivating and applicable to managing and supervising others. You will learn how to manage crucial conversations and challenging situations. You will practice a coaching approach that encourages your staff to be engaged and accountable and walk away with a toolbox for immediate use back in your workplace!

IBA Annual Washington Trip
October 5-7
Save the date and plan to attend the 2025 IBA Annual Washington Trip. More details will be coming soon!