The 2027 Credit Union Conference Where Leaders Spark Growth & Innovation

The Best Credit Union Conference in 2027. Register Today!

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Real Dialogue. Real Strategies. A Credit Union Conference That Delivers

The 2027 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.

2026 Featured Speakers

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Key Topics From the 2027 Conference Agenda

Strategic Conversations That Are Reshaping the Credit Union Landscape

AI-Driven Member Personalization at Scale

Explore how credit unions are using AI and data to deliver hyper-personalized experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and product adoption across every channel..

Next-Gen Lending: Automation, Speed, and Smarter Risk Decisions

Discover how leading institutions are combining automation, analytics, and AI to accelerate lending while maintaining strong risk controls and portfolio performance.

Data Strategy & Analytics as a Growth Engine

Learn how top-performing CUs are transforming data into actionable insights that drive lending, marketing, and member growth initiatives.

Navigating Regulatory Pressure in a Digital-First Environment

Understand how compliance leaders are adapting to evolving regulations while enabling innovation, speed, and competitive differentiation.

Competing for Member Growth in 2027

Examine how credit unions are redefining their value proposition to attract and retain members in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Scaling Business Banking & Commercial Services for Sustainable Growth

Explore how credit unions are expanding into business banking while maintaining operational efficiency, risk discipline, and member focus.

Strategic Partnerships: Fintech, Vendors, and Ecosystem Growth

Learn how CUs are selecting, managing, and scaling partnerships to accelerate innovation and unlock new revenue opportunities.

M&A, Consolidation & Growth Strategy in the Evolving CU Landscape

Engage in executive-level discussions on consolidation trends, cultural alignment, and strategic decision-making in a rapidly changing market.

Event Registration Information

What's Include with Registration

Admission on February 8th - 10th

Zero Boring Presentations

Opening Reception with Refreshments and Appetizers

Scheduled Networking Events with Refreshments

Keynote Panel Discussions

Peer-to-Peer Executive Roundtables

Admission to the CUGI Award Ceremony

Exhibit Hall with Leading Solution Providers

Earn Continuing Education Credits

Access to the Work & Networking Lounge

Lunch Buffet on February 10th

Use of the CUGI Event App

Onsite Help Desk & Staff Support

Coffee all day!

...and more!

$ 595

Peer Strategies for <$100M CUs
CU Execs Facing Same Challenges

$ 745

C-level Growth-Focused Sessions
Lending, AI & CX Insights Included

$ 1,295

Meet C-Level CU Decision-Makers
Event App Access for Lead Development

$ 595

Network with Mission-Driven CUs
Insights on Policy & Impact

Upgrade to the VIP Experience During Registration

Exclusive VIP dinner on February 9th featuring a private cocktail hour and formal seated dinner with fellow senior executives, speakers and sponsors

VIP badge & printed briefing pack which includes a VIP ribbon, a printed agenda, WiFi login instructions and more

Complimentary Conference WiFi

Access to the VIP lounge, a private space stocked with refreshments and snacks throughout the day

Early on-site registration on February 9th

Reserved seating in the front rows for all keynote and general sessions

Pre-event VIP orientation Zoom meeting to answer any event questions

Add The VIP Experience for $495 - Register Now!

A Credit Union Conference Worth Talking About...

It’s always so great to get out and speak with dedicated & extremely smart credit union leaders. Thank you CU Growth & Innovation Summit for having me join Meggan Schwirtz, Tim Boike, Ryan McEleney, Matt Monge, Jack Chawla, Jason Tilley, & Chase Larson for some deeply important conversations.

Not every conference earns a permanent spot in my notebook. This one did. The conversations at CU Growth and Innovation were the kind that actually move our industry forward. Honest, ambitious, and grounded. Every session felt like a real conversation with people who live this work every day. It was credit union leaders rolling up their sleeves and talking through the hard stuff together. The CU Growth and Innovation Summit was designed for dialogue and it delivered.

A great first day at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Illinois! A great panel to end the day on AI & Automation in Lending led by Michael F Abernathy, Jr., Jason Tilley, Jack Chawla, and St. Cloud Financial Credit Union’s very own CLO Chase Larson. Thank you to all the vendors and sponsors for being here! Appreciate all the conversations I’ve had so far, and looking forward to tomorrow!

Headed home from the inaugural CU Growth & Innovation Summit with… 💡 Deepened perspective in key areas ⏭️ Actionable practices for AEFCU ❤️ More confidence that the CU Movement is in good hands given the brilliant, passionate, and talented leaders I met - including fellow panelists Jack Chawla, Matt Monge, Meggan Schwirtz, and Michael Ogden.

Great insights at the 2025 Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit in Chicago. Really like the format of break out sessions vs. PowerPoint talks! Tackling depth of training frontline staff on financial wellness, small business credit score mentorship programs, and appealing to Gen Z as the new customer base.

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Time Well Spent

Every Session Designed for Impact

0 Hours of Boring Presentations

Every session is built for engagement – no lectures or sales pitches, just strategic conversations.

8+ Hours of Peer-to-Peer Strategy Sessions

Engage in authentic, unscripted discussions on lending, AI, compliance, and growth — no slides, just solutions.

4.5+ Hours of Expert-Led Panel Discussions

Gain a competitive edge from curated panels tackling today’s most pressing challenges.

5+ Hours of Strategic Networking

Connect through curated experiences designed for high-impact, strategic networking.

12+ Hours of Exhibit Hall Access to Discover New Solution Providers

Explore cutting-edge solutions from leading technology providers and trusted innovation partners.

3+ Hours of VIP-Only Dialogue & Dining

Engage in high-level conversations during a private networking reception and formal meal.

A Conference Focused on Credit Union Success!

The 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Awards

Now Accepting Nominations

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:

Submit a Nomination

Nominations close December 5, 2025.

Join These Credit Unions at the Conference

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Connect. Engage. Learn.

Great Executive Networking

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.

Industry Panel Discussions

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.

Expert Led Conversations

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.

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit Red Carpet

No Boring Presentations. Only Meaningful Conversations

Latest Event News

February 5, 2026

Caribou Financial Named Networking Lunch Sponsor for CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to announce Caribou Financial as the official Networking Lunch Sponsor for the 2026 event, taking place February 9 to 11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

February 3, 2026

eGain Announced as Bronze Sponsor of the CU Growth and Innovation Summit

The CU Growth and Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to announce eGain as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 event, taking place February 9 to 11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

January 30, 2026

Anand Solanki to Moderate Executive Session at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is thrilled to announce that Anand Solanki, CFO and Head of Product Management, Analytics, Strategy, and Facilities at Citadel Credit Union, will serve as a moderator for the upcoming 2026 event.