IT Institute

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IT Institute

Nov 3 - Nov 6, 2025 | In-Person Institute

Information technology solutions continue to evolve creating opportunities for community banks to increase efficiency, improve service capabilities, and better safeguard customers.

Your ability to understand how these solutions can be applied to your bank's current technology platform can mean all the difference in today's competitive environment.

Developed for community bank IT managers and officers, the IT Institute provides solutions to strengthen existing IT security capabilities, develop operational efficiencies, create business continuity solutions, enhance social marketing capabilities, and more.

To earn the Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO) certification, you will be required to attend this program in its entirety, complete all assignments, and achieve a passing score on the certification exam(s). If you decide to enroll in the certification testing after you register for the class, please contact an ICBA Education representative at 800-422-7285.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand IT budgeting and systems selection.

  • Learn cloud trends.

  • Be familiar with asset management.

  • Gain knowledge of cybersecurity tactics.

Date
Information (Central Time unless otherwise noted)
Monday, November 3
IT governance and board reporting

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Framework basics for IT and cybersecurity (NIST, CIS, CRI)

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 4
Vendor management

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Ensuring Robust and Secure IT Systems: Key Focus Areas (Vulnerability management/software development and user access management)

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 5
Data governance and IT asset management

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Lunch

12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Preparation for assessment and deploying emerging technologies

1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 6
Incident response preparation and exercise

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Monday, November 10

10:00 p.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Certification Exam – Held via ICBA Online Portal for those enrolled in the Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO) certification program. The certification exam will be available following the conclusion of the institute. You will be able to access and complete the exam any time after the institute adjourns. However, you must complete the exam no later than the exam time shown above. The exam is timed, and you will be allotted the same amount of time to complete the exam no matter when you choose to take it.

Note - If you do not pass the exam, you will have the opportunity to retake the exam at a future retake date. 

Pricing

ICBA Members: $2,699

Non-Members: $3,599

Non-Bankers* : $4,499

Certification Testing Fee: $500

Printable Registration Form

*Attendance may be subject to ICBA approval.


Attendance & Cancellation Policy

  • Full payment is required prior to event attendance. 
  • Registration fee is valid for only the individual registered. Each attendee must register.
  • A substitute registration will be accepted. Please notify ICBA Education if registration needs to be changed. 
  • If registration is cancelled more than 30 days prior to the event start date, you will receive a full refund. 
  • If cancellation is within 30 days prior to the event start date, 20 percent of the registration fee paid will be deducted for costs. 
  • No refunds will be issued once the bank has received event materials or after the event start date. 
  • All rights are reserved by ICBA. No recording or distribution of the content is permitted unless expressly agreed by ICBA. 

Continuing Professional Education Credit (CPE) Requirements

To receive full CPE credit for the in-person event you must meet the following requirements: 

  • Sign in daily. The sign-in sheet will be located on the registration table outside of the conference room.  
  • Attend the session in its entirety. 
  • Participate in all group activities and projects. 

* View CPE Credit Hours in the “Who Should Attend” section.  

This event is not recorded. For more information, call 800-422-7285 or email [email protected]

Atlanta, GA

Hotel information coming soon!

Who should attend: Technology officers, IT managers and chief information officers.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of information technology.

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Hours: 31

Certification Offered: Certified Community Bank Technology Officer (CCBTO)

Tim Dively
Tim Dively

Digital Growth Director

CliftonLarsonAllen, Charlotte

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Randall Romes

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen, Minneapolis

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Kevin Villanueva

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen, Tri-Cities (Kennewick)

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Sundeep Bablani

Principal

CliftonLarsonAllen, Austin

Code of Conduct

Registration, attendance, or participation at this event constitutes an agreement to adhere to the ICBA code of conduct and complaint policy. ICBA aims to be welcoming, safe, and inclusive to all participants, with the most varied and diverse backgrounds possible.

As such, The Independent Community Bankers of America (“ICBA” or the “Association”) has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

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Suitcasing Policy

Suitcasing is the act of soliciting business by non-exhibiting companies during the event or in other public spaces, including another company's booth, a convention center, or a hotel lobby. It is ICBA event management’s objective to do everything legally possible to protect its exhibitors and community banker attendees from suitcasing.

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