# Ag Banking Conference

- Dates: 19 August 2026 to 20 August 2026
- Location: Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel, Springfield, United States
- Organiser: Illinois Bankers Association
- Industry: Banking

## About

The Ag Banking Conference, taking place in Springfield, United States from August 19 to August 20, 2026, is a premier gathering for professionals in the agricultural banking sector.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://illinois.bank/education-and-events/conferences-and-events/ag-banking-conference/)
- [Registration](https://my.illinois.bank/security/create-new-user-account)
- [Agenda](https://illinois.bank/Resources/22f77850-34ca-4aec-97f4-0acdb796ae65/Ag- 2026- Agenda.pdf)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- Brian Hilliard
- Eric Snodgrass, Sr. Science Fellow, Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Dr. David Kohl, Economic Forecast in Agribusiness
- Ed Elfmann, SVP, Agricultural and Rural Banking Policy, American Bankers Association
- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.Net®
- Kaylee Heap, Emcee, Growmark
- Kevin Brooks, Farm Business Management and Marketing Educator, UofI Extension
- Joe Jennings, Tilley
- Ben Jackson, EVP, Government Relations, Illinois Bankers Association
- Rebecca Huston, Director of Invest in Illinois, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
- Katie Yusko, Farm Loan Specialist, Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Travis Schroll, Director, Institutional Sales, FHLB Chicago
- Sharie Cradduck, Agriculture Resource Specialist, SIU Medicine
- Rachel Brown, Mental Health Specialist, Farm Family Resource Initiative
- Adrienne DeSutter, Ag Mental Health Consultant Founder, Sow Hope Grow Hope
- Josie Rudolphi, IL Farm Family Mental Health Voucher Program U of I Extension
- Liz Hulsizer, Hulsizer Farms Knox County

## Ticket pricing

USD 395 to 545

## Where to stay

- **Hotel Vandivort**: 1.1 km from the venue, 305 E. Walnut St., Springfield, 65806
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelvandivort.com/)
  - Phone: +1 417 832 1515
- **Moxy Springfield Downtown**: 1.2 km from the venue, 430 South Avenue, Springfield, 65806
  - [Hotel website](https://moxy-hotels.marriott.com/)
  - Phone: +1-417-501-7773
- **University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center**: 1.6 km from the venue, 333 South John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield, 65806
  - Phone: +1-417-864-7333
- **Footbridge Loft**: 1.7 km from the venue, 320 East Commercial Street, Springfield, 65803
- **Holiday Inn Express and Suites**: 1.9 km from the venue

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