Start Date: 9/16/2026 8:00 AM MDT
End Date: 9/18/2026 12:00 PM MDT
Venue Name: The Hythe
Location:
715 West Lionshead Circle
Vail, CO United States 81657
Organization Name:
Independent Community Bankers of Colorado
Contact:
53rd Annual Convention - The Pride of Banking Colorado Community Bankers
Now in its 53rd year, ICBC’s annual convention continues to be a cornerstone for Colorado community banking. Our convention is rich with actionable education sessions, entertaining special events, and a strong sense of community. During convention, Colorado community banking professionals gather for networking, learning, and a chance to explore new vendor opportunities. Sponsorship and exhibit space is only available to ICBC members.
Date
Wednesday-Friday, September 16-18, 2026
Den
The Hythe, a Luxury Collection Resort, Vail, CO
Attendees
Presidents, CEOs, bank directors, c-suite and executive management, friends and guests of the industry and service providers
Why Participate
ICBC’s annual convention is an event created and designed exclusively for Colorado community bankers. In 2025 more than 130 bankers representing 45+ banks attended. Focused on the needs of the community banking industry, our attendees are looking to connect with current and potential service providers, engage in meaningful conversations about new opportunities and products and celebrate community banking!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (subject to change)
| Tuesday, September 15 |
Thursday, September 17 |
Friday, September 19 |
| Exhibitor Set-up |
Breakfast |
Breakfast |
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Annual Meeting |
General Session |
| Wednesday, September 16 |
General Session |
Exhibitor Tear-down |
| Exhibitor Set-up Continued |
Recognition Luncheon |
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| Golf Tournament – Eagle/Vail Golf Club |
Breakout Sessions |
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| Pickleball - Eagle/Vail Courts |
Reception and Auction |
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| Welcome Reception and Auction |
Dinner and Entertainment |
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Exhibitor Tear-down |
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (ICBC members only)
The Mane Event $10,500
Your choice – Select up to two events from exclusive item list plus three items from the general item list or one event from the exclusive item list plus four items from the general item list
- Recognition: Company description and hyperlinked logo under ICBC convention website tab, individual slide included in pre-general session slideshow, ~90 second video played during Thursday moring general session, social media mentions, event signage, pre- and post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine, convention app clickable 60-second banner ad, 200-word company description included in convention app
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- Two 8’ x 8’ exhibit booths plus priority selection of booth space
- Three convention registrations
- Three golf tournament or pickleball registrations
- Promotion in convention e-mail blasts + logo
- Two golf tournament hole sponsorships
- Sponsor badge ribbon
King of the Jungle $5,000
Your choice – Select one event from exclusive item list plus two events from general item list or select three from general item list.
- Recognition: Company description and hyperlinked logo under ICBC convention website tab, company name and logo included in pre-general session slideshow, ~60 second video played during Thursday morning general session, social media mentions, event signage, pre- and post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine, convention app clickable 30-second clickable banner ad, 200-word company description included in convention app
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- Complimentary 8’ x 8’ exhibit booth plus you select booth space (based on availability)
- Three convention registrations
- One golf tournament or pickleball registration
- Promotion in convention e-mail blasts + logo
- One golf tournament hole sponsorship
- Sponsor badge ribbon
The Roar $4,000
Select three events from general item list
- Recognition: Company description and hyperlinked logo under ICBC convention website tab, company name and logo included in pre-general session slideshow, ~30 second video played during Thursday morning general session, social media mentions, event signage, pre- and post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine, convention app clickable 10-second clickable banner ad, 200-word company description included in convention app
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- 40% discount on your 8’ x 8’ booth (based on availability)
- Two convention registrations
- One golf tournament or pickleball registration
- Promotion in convention e-mail blasts + logo
- One golf tournament hole sponsorship
- Sponsor badge ribbon
Rule the Den $2,500
Select two events from general item list
- Recognition: Company description and hyperlinked logo under ICBC convention website tab, company name and logo included in pre-general session slideshow, social media mentions, event signage, pre- and post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine, convention app-clickable banner ad, 200-word company description included in convention app
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- 25% discount on your 8’ x 8’ booth (based on availability)
- One convention registration
- 50% discount on one golf tournament or pickleball registration
- Promotion in convention e-mail blasts
- Sponsor badge ribbon
Scout $1,000
Select one event from general item list
- Recognition: Company logo recognition under ICBC convention website tab, company name included in pre-general session slideshow, signage, post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine, 200-word company description in convention app
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- Promotion in convention e-mail blasts + logo
- Sponsor badge ribbon
Cub $500
- Recognition: Company name recognition under ICBC convention website tab, company name included in pre-general session slideshow, signage, post-convention coverage in ICBC magazine
- Full pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- Sponsor badge ribbon
| EXCLUSIVE SPONOSORSHIP LIST |
Name Badge Lanyard/Wallet Holder – Branded with your logo |
Welcome Bags – Branded with your logo and filled with goodies |
| Tote/Swag Bags – Branded with your logo (not filled) |
Room Key – You provide artwork |
Wi-fi – Programmed to land on your website |
| Convention App |
| Folios – Branded with your logo |
Koozies - Branded with your logo |
| Pens - Branded with your logo |
| Thursday Morning Keynote Speaker |
| Friday Morning Keynote Speaker |
Coffee Cup Sleeves – Branded with your logo |
| Prize Drawing Cash Giveaways – Branded with your logo |
Pocket Agenda – 1 available |
| Registration Desk Candy Bowl |
Thursday Dinner Centerpieces |
| Photographer |
| Wednesday Pickleball Play |
| Wednesday Pickleball Snack Sacks – 1 available |
| Wednesday Golf Tournament Beverage Cart – 1 available |
| Wednesday Golf Tournament Buffet Breakfast |
| Wednesday Golf Tournament Box Lunches |
| GENERAL SPONSORSHIP LIST |
| Company Information at Each General Session Seat – You supply information |
| Thursday Breakfast |
| Friday Breakfast |
| Thursday Break |
| Friday Break |
| Thursday Recognition Luncheon |
| Wednesday Reception |
| Thursday Evening Reception |
| Thursday Dinner and Entertainment |
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| STAGE SPOTLIGHT - $2,500 |
7-minute live demonstration during Thursday general session - 3 1 available |
EXHIBIT BOOTH (ICBC members only)
Events to be held in and near expo area:
Wednesday, September 16
Registration
Welcome Reception
Auction
Thursday, September 17
Registration
Reception
Auction
Tentative exhibit hours: Wednesday, September 16, 5-7 pm, Thursday, September 17, 5-7 pm. Schedule subject to change.
Booth package includes:
- One 8’x8’ space
- 8’ back drape and 3’ side drape (tentative)
- One 6’ long by 30” wide table
- Two chairs
- Waste basket
- Pre- and post-convention attendee list (will not include email addresses)
- Wi-fi
Information and Guidelines:
- Hall is carpeted
- Back drop exhibit displays are permitted – must not block view of other booths
- Two personnel per tabletop
- Registration is not included – registration information available in July
- Electricity and audio visual is not included – exhibitor kit will be available in July
- Convention registration and additional activities require an extra charge
Booth reservations will not be held without prior payment of entire exhibit booth fee. Cancellation – written cancellation must be received on or prior to July 31, 2026. Cancellation will incur a $1,000 cancellation fee. NO REFUNDS will be given for cancellations received after July 31, 2026. ICBC reserves the right to assign exhibit space.
| EXHIBIT BOOTH FEE |
| Exhibit Hall |
$1,750 |
| Ballroom Foyer |
$1,750 |
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