2026 Bank Leaders of Kansas (BLOK) Academy
There is a room block at the Cyrus Hotel (920 S. Kansas Ave.) at a rate of $155/night. To make your reservation call (785) 596-0500 and ask for the Kansas Bankers Association rate or use this link.
Reservations must be made by January 2, 2026 (or when the block is full, whichever happens first).
Event Speakers
Schedule of Events
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception at the Cyrus Hotel (920 S. Kansas Ave.)
8:00 a.m. - Registration
8:45 a.m. - Welcome
9:00 a.m. - A Banker's Career in Public Service - Kansas Senate VP Tim Shallenburger
10:00 a.m. - Networking Break
10:15 a.m. - Inside the Influence: Advocating for Banking at the Federal Level - Jonathan Blum (U.S. Treasury Dept.) and Kirsten Sutton (ABA)
11:15 a.m. - Wrap-up Comments and Adjournment/Transition to GR Conference
11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - KBA Government Relations Conference, Topeka Country Club
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. - KBA Legislative Reception, Topeka Country Club
Click below to view the conference brochure and registration page!
Thank you to our event sponsors!
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