The Best Credit Union Conference in 2026. Register Today!
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The 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit is the credit union conference where leaders come to participate, not just listen.
Designed exclusively for credit union executives, technology leaders, and strategic partners, this standout among credit union events replaces traditional presentations with peer-driven dialogue. The agenda is built around interactive sessions and expert-led panels where today’s challenges are unpacked and tomorrow’s strategies are exchanged.
You won’t find boring presentations here. Instead, you’ll engage in dynamic, solutions-focused conversations around growth, digital transformation, and member-centric innovation tailored to credit unions of every size. Whether you’re modernizing your tech stack, reimagining member experiences, or expanding your service model, you’ll leave with actionable insights and a powerful network to support your next strategic move.
Chief Lending Officer
Great Lakes Credit Union
CEO
Shoreline Credit Union
Chief Risk &
Compliance Officer
Michigan First
Credit Union
Chief Experience Officer
Missouri Central
Credit Union
Chief Growth &
Lending Officer
TRUE Community
Credit Union
Chief Operations Officer
Great Lakes Credit Union
President and CEO
Everwise Credit Union
Chief Operating Officer
Stanford FCU
EVP/Chief Lending Officer
Credit Union 1
Chief Information Officer
1st Advantage FCU
Hear real-world strategies for building unified experiences across digital, branch, and call center channels that strengthen loyalty and retention.
Explore how leading CUs are using data to uncover new lending opportunities, assess performance, and refine credit strategies in real time.
Learn how forward-looking compliance teams are managing regulatory complexity and preparing for new examiner scrutiny and enforcement trends.
Engage in high-level conversations during a private networking reception and formal meal.
Examine what’s working in consumer and business lending today, with a focus on sustainable growth and portfolio performance.
Discover how credit unions are evolving their brands and positioning to stay relevant and competitive in the financial landscape of 2026.
Understand how mergers are reshaping the CU space—and how to navigate cultural fit, brand preservation, and long-term strategic alignment.
Learn how credit unions are moving beyond simple automation to use AI for predictive insights and member engagement at scale.
Every session is built for engagement – no lectures or sales pitches, just strategic conversations.
Engage in authentic, unscripted discussions on lending, AI, compliance, and growth — no slides, just solutions.
Gain a competitive edge from curated panels tackling today’s most pressing challenges.
Connect through curated experiences designed for high-impact, strategic networking.
Explore cutting-edge solutions from leading technology providers and trusted innovation partners.
Engage in high-level conversations during a private networking reception and formal meal.
The CU Growth & Innovation Awards honor credit unions redefining member experience, digital strategy, and sustainable growth. Nominate your organization for one of two prestigious awards:
Winning a CU Growth & Innovation Award highlights your credit union’s leadership in transformation, strategy, and innovation. It’s a high-impact platform for visibility, recognition, and executive-level connections. Winners will receive:
Nominations close December 5, 2025.
Connect with credit union leaders, innovators, and solution providers through curated networking events designed to spark collaboration, deepen industry relationships, and inspire growth-focused conversations.
Engage in expert-led panel discussions where industry pioneers share strategic insights, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking solutions to the most pressing challenges in the credit union space.
Participate in interactive peer-to-peer sessions that foster candid, executive-level conversations around shared challenges, bold ideas, innovative strategies, and practical solutions tailored to sustainable credit union growth.
We’re excited to welcome back Urban FT as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, Illinois. This marks Urban FT’s second consecutive year supporting CUGI, reinforcing their commitment to the credit union community and to the conversations that shape innovation across the industry.
The Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to announce that Valerie Moskal, Chief Growth & Lending Officer at TRUE Community Credit Union, will join the 2026 event as a featured panelist.
We are proud to welcome Jeffrey Rothmeyer, Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Credit Union 1, as a featured panelist at the Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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