ICBA LIVE 2026

FAQs

March 6-9, 2026

San Diego, California

San Diego Convention Center

We look forward to seeing you at ICBA LIVE 2026. Plan your visit with our most frequently asked questions. 

You need separately purchased registration/tickets to attend the Bank Director Current Issues Seminar or ICBA PAC Auction.  Exhibitors must purchase a ticket to A Night to Celebrate based on availability. These tickets are only available for purchase on-site. 

Auction participation is limited by Federal Election Commission (FEC) regulations to dues-paying ICBA members, associates and their immediate family members in the same household. See full ICBA PAC eligibility requirements.

They are receptions hosted and planned by various state partner associations. Attendance is by invitation only and sent from the State Association.

Registered ICBA LIVE guests can attend all ICBA LIVE events-except for events that require an additional purchased ticket or those designated by invitation only. Registered guests can attend all education sessions, general sessions, expo activities, and evening celebrations (ticket required for the ICBA PAC Auction). See full ICBA PAC eligibility requirements.

Bankers & Guests

  • Coffee is available each morning near the Learning Labs and General Sessions. Beverages are available inside the expo during specific times.

  • Friday - Welcome Reception in the Expo- beverages and light snacks

  • Saturday - Taste of San Diego Breakfast Sampler & Lunch in Expo

  • Sunday - A Night to Celebrate Reception & Dinner

  • Various receptions and other by invitation events.

Exhibitors

  • Coffee is available each morning near the Learning Labs and General Sessions. Beverages are available inside the expo during specific times.

  • Friday - Welcome Reception in the Expo- beverages and light snacks

  • Saturday - in the Expo—Taste of San Diego Sampler

  • Saturday - in the Expo-Lunch

Yes. Attendees at ICBA LIVE can earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits by participating in eligible sessions and workshops throughout the event. ICBA staff will scan your badge for each session you attend, and a certificate of completion will be sent to you after ICBA LIVE for the total number of CPE credits you’ve earned.

Who should attend: Bank professionals from all areas of the bank.

Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of banking.

Advanced Preparation: None

Program Level: Intermediate

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge

Delivery Method: Group Live

CPE Credit Hours: 0.5 – 4.50 varies per learning lab.

You do not have to register for sessions, they are on a first-come, first-served basis. Rooms are generally set to fire marshal approval so if you find a learning lab full, please select another one to attend. To access session documents and to evaluate a session, you must click “Add Session” within the mobile app prior to the session start. 

Business casual is the standard for most daytime events. Some receptions and evening activities may feature optional, theme-inspired attire. We know your schedule may vary, so feel free to dress for your day and what you feel most comfortable in. 

Tickets are not yet available for the auction. Stay tuned for more information.

See full ICBA PAC eligibility requirements

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 has adopted a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Read Full Policy

Instructions for accessing the mobile app will be shared with you approximately 7-10 days prior to ICBA LIVE. Watch your email inbox for additional information. You must be registered for ICBA LIVE to view content and use the mobile app. 

Information captured by lead retrieval technology includes name, title, bank name, physical address of bank, phone number of bank and email address—similar to handing them your business card.  If you do not wish to share this information, simply decline the request to scan your badge. 

*Note if the individual scanning your badge is an ICBA staff member, they are scanning to provide CPE credit only.

You can download a hard copy of the ICBA LIVE registration form here. For questions, contact ICBA Events at events@icba.org.