Powering Potential: Unlock Your Leadership Potential With ICBA Resources

LEAD FWD Summit

The LEAD FWD Summit is a two-day experience with collaborative sessions, keynote presentations and hands-on exercises to elevate leadership capabilities. Attendees meet a diverse network of leaders and learn strategies to drive their careers forward. 

“LEAD FWD has a great program for our senior lender,” says Derek B. Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Georgia. “The sessions on technology and innovation have led to his bringing some new ideas for products and services to the table that are greatly expanding our ability to reach a younger generation of customers.”The 2025 ICBA LEAD FWD Summit is Sept. 8–9 in Bloomington, Minnesota. icba.org/LEADFWD

ICBA educational webinars

ICBA’s webinars offer education on emerging trends and hot topics. Available live and on demand, ICBA Education instructors and other experts cover topics like regulatory updates, risk management strategies and innovations in technology. icba.org/education/webinars

ICBA Education

ICBA Education provides learning programs for every career stage, from live events to online courses and certifications.

“ICBA Education has been such a great resource for our bank,” says Anita Drentlaw, president, CEO and CFO of New Market Bank in Elko New Market, Minnesota. “We take advantage of their online compliance courses, unlimited webinar package and various certifications and institutes. The vast variety of topics gives our team access to great learning opportunities to not only hone their technical skills but also develop as leaders.” icba.org/education

Certifications and institutes

ICBA’s certifications and institutes enable banking professionals to expand their expertise. With options for CPE credits and now 11 specialized certification programs, these livestreamed and in person offerings elevate professionalism and consumer trust. Recent additions include the Certified Community Bank Marketing Strategist and Certified Community Bank Data Analyst designations. icba.org/education/certification

Professional Development Planner

ICBA’s Professional Development Planner maps career paths with more than 80 job descriptions across various roles and levels. Users can identify competencies, address skill gaps and create tailored plans. icba.org/education