2025 QUAD STATES CONVENTION

June 8-10, 2025

The Monument | 444 N Mt Rushmore Rd | Rapid City, SD 57701

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Convention Lodging Information

REGISTRATION FEES

Fees vary. Please refer to the Registration Guide above for details.

Cancellation Policy: A full refund less $50 will be given if notice is received by May 1; 50% refund through May 24; no refunds for cancellations received after May 24. Substitutions are allowed. Golf fees are non-refundable.

Special Requests: For requests such as dietary accommodations or a mother's room, please contact Halley Lee at [email protected] or 605.224.1653 by May 2.

LODGING

Details can be found here.

AGENDA

(All times listed below are MDT)

SUNDAY, JUNE 8

5:00-7:00 p.m. | Welcome Party: "The Big Bang Bash" | Hay Camp Brewing Co., 601 Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD | Launch convention with a cosmic celebration at The Big Bang Bash! Join us at Hay Camp Brewing Company in downtown Rapid City for an evening of energy, excitement, and out-of-this-world connections to kick things off in style!

MONDAY, JUNE 9

7:00 a.m. | Registration Opens

7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast | Start your convention experience with quantum cravings! Enjoy a delicious and energizing breakfast where you can fuel up, network, and get ready for a full day of activities and adventures.

8:00-9:30 a.m. | Rise & Shine: Breakfast with Tomorrow's Leaders | Emerging Leaders Breakfast: Start your day with inspiration at the Emerging Leaders Breakfast! Explore new ideas, spark connections, and fuel your journey as we celebrate our next generation of leaders.

8:00 a.m. | Exhibitor Setup

10:30 a.m. | Golf Tournament | Arrowhead Country Club, 3675 Sheridan Lake Road, Rapid City, SD 57702 | Welcome to the ultimate physics experiment - also known as golf! Every swing is a test of force, angle, and spin, with wind resistance adding an unpredictable variable. Join fellow bankers, business partners, and guests for the Monday afternoon golf tournament at Arrowhead Country Club.

11:00 a.m. | Alternate Activities: Sanford SURF Lab (FULL-Waitlist available.) | Mocktail Mixology | Fly Fishing Basics | Fork Real Cooking Class (See registration details above.)

5:00-7:30 p.m. | "Get Your Nerd On!" Exhibit Hall Party | Unleash your inner geek at Monday's 'Get Your Nerd On!' exhibit hall party. Head on over to the Discovery Hub to connect with friends and colleagues, see what's new in the industry from our business partners, compete for great prizes, sample tasty treats and sip a signature beverage. Come dressed as your favorite nerd and let your geek chic shine!

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

7:00 a.m. | Registration Opens

7:00-8:00 a.m. | Breakfast

8:00-8:15 a.m. | Welcome/National Anthem

8:15-11:15 a.m. | General Sessions

Big Bank - The Evolution of Gratitude | Mike Oster - Brigadier General USA, retired | Oster Consulting, LLC | Rapid City, SD
Economic Outlook | Lauren Henderson - Vice President, Economist | Stifel | Chicago, IL
Leading Banking On Change: A Washington DC Update | Rob Nichols - President and CEO | American Bankers Association | Washington, DC

11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Business Luncheons

12:45-3:45 p.m. | General Sessions

Border Battle
Leading for Today and Tomorrow | Dr. Melissa Furman - President and Founder | Career Potential, LLC | Augusta, GA
ET: The Extra Transactional - Fintech's Role in Seamless Financial Interactions |
Dave DeFazio - EVP, Strategy and Solutions | StrategyCorps | Brentwood, TN
The Intangible It | Jack Stahlmann - Professional Speaker | Don't Flinch Guy | St. Paul, MN