Event Calendar

Friday, April 17, 2026

2026 Ag & Natural Resources Conference

Start Date: 4/16/2026 8:00 AM MDT
End Date: 4/17/2026 11:30 AM MDT

Venue Name: Embassy Suites DTC


Organization Name: Independent Bankers of Colorado

Contact:
Maelynn Lewis
Email: mlewis@icbcolo.org
Phone: (303) 832-2000

 

Thursday, April 16, 2026
7:30 – 8:25 am      Registration and Breakfast
8:25 – 8:30 am           Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 – 10:30 am Ag Credit Analysis & Communications
Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus in the AAEC Department at Virginia Tech
10:30 – 10:45 am  Break
10:45-Noon Cattle and Protein Market Update
Randy Blach, CEO, CattleFax
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 1:45 pm Spring 2026 Weather Seasonal Outlook
Allie Mazurek, Engagement Climatologist, Colorado Climate Center, Colorado State University
1:45 – 2:00 pm Break
2:00 – 3:00 pm TBD
3:00 – 3:15 pm Break
3:15 – 4:15 pm TBD
 
Friday, April 12, 2025
7:30 – 8:25 am Breakfast
8:25 – 8:30 am Welcome and Opening Remarks
8:30 – 8:45 am Colorado Legislative and ICBC Update
Mike Van Norstrand, Executive Director, ICBC
8:45 – 9:45 am TBD
9:45 – 10:00 am  Break
10:00 – 11:00 am Commodities Update
 Dr. Stephen Koontz, Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Ag & Resource Economics, Colorado State University
11:00 am  Prize Drawing and Adjournment
   
Schedule subject to change

AUDIENCE
New and seasoned ag lenders, directors, bank customers and anyone interested in learning about agriculture and natural resources.
 
ACCOMMODATIONS
The conference will be held at Embassy Suites DTC, 10250 East Costilla Avenue, Centennial, conveniently located off I-25 and Arapahoe Road. For information about the hotel click here.
 
Make your own hotel reservations by calling the hotel directly at 720.887.1117 and identify yourself as part of the ICBC group or by clicking here. The room block cut-off date for the conference is Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Any rooms reserved after this date may not receive the special rate for the conference. Make your reservation early. Room rate is $149 plus applicable state and local occupancy taxes. Quoted rates will be offered, based on availability, three days pre/post conference.
 
DRESS
Dress for the conference is casual (jeans are appropriate).
 
SPECIAL REQUESTS
If you or someone in your party requires special assistance, dietary accommodation, or other needs, contact Maelynn Lewis at 720.607.7937 to make arrangements. Please provide notice at least one week prior to the conference start date.
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
Wednesday, April 8, 2026