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Caribou Financial announced as the Networking Lunch Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, Illinois

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.

Announcement of eGain joining the CU Growth and Innovation Summit 2026 as a Bronze sponsor

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.

Speaker announcement for Anand Solanki, moderator of a strategic CFO session at the 2026 Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit.

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.

Speaker announcement for Amanda Whitson, Chief Lending Officer at Community First Credit Union, panelist at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Amanda Whitson to Share Lending Leadership Insights at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is thrilled to welcome Amanda Whitson, Chief Lending Officer at Community First Credit Union, as a panelist for the upcoming 2026 conference in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Michael Abraham announced as moderator for a CU Growth & Innovation Summit session on credit union mergers, acquisitions, and strategic growth.

Michael Abraham to Moderate Discussion on Credit Union M&A

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is happy to welcome Michael Abraham, Chief Strategy Officer at Great Lakes Credit Union, as a moderator for the peer-driven session The Rise of CU M&A: Collaboration, Consolidation & Culture Fit.

Jennifer Good announced as moderator for a CU Growth & Innovation Summit session on member financial wellness and strategic growth.

Jennifer Good to Moderate Financial Wellness Session at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to announce Jennifer Good, Senior Director of Strategic Development at Homethrive, as a moderator for this year’s session Member Financial Wellness as a Strategic Driver of CU Growth.

Josh Rodriguez announced as moderator for a CU Growth & Innovation Summit session on building future-ready credit union tech infrastructure.

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit Welcomes Josh Rodriguez for a Key Peer-to-Peer Tech Session

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is thrilled to welcome Josh Rodriguez, Assistant Vice President of Fintech and Mission Integration at West Community Credit Union, as a moderator for one of this year’s highly anticipated peer-to-peer sessions: The CU Tech Stack of Tomorrow – Building Scalable, Modular, and Regulator-Ready Infrastructure.

Homethrive recognized as a Gold Sponsor for the CU Growth and Innovation Summit

Homethrive Joins CU Growth and Innovation Summit as Gold Sponsor

The CU Growth and Innovation Summit is pleased to announce Homethrive as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 event. As credit unions continue to evolve their role in members' lives, Homethrive offers a unique and mission-aligned solution that supports members beyond traditional financial services.

Sponsorship announcement for Xchange of America joining the CU Growth & Innovation Summit as a Bronze Sponsor

Xchange of America Supports the CU Growth & Innovation Summit as Bronze Sponsor

We are pleased to welcome Xchange of America (XOA) as a Bronze Sponsor for the upcoming CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11, 2026 in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Mandy Zurbrick of Rise Analytics to moderate a session on lending and growth strategy at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Mandy Zurbrick Joins the CU Growth & Innovation Summit Lineup

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is pleased to welcome Mandy Zurbrick, Director of Strategic Consulting at Rise Analytics, as a Moderator for the 2026 event.

Announcement of TrustPlus as Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

CU Growth & Innovation Summit Welcomes TrustPlus as Bronze Sponsor

TrustPlus has been confirmed as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Announcement of LemonadeLXP as Silver Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

LemonadeLXP Announced as Silver Sponsor for CU Growth & Innovation Summit

We are excited to welcome LemonadeLXP as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Announcement of Webex joining as a Silver Sponsor at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, Illinois

Webex Strengthens Credit Union Collaboration as 2026 Summit Sponsor

We’re proud to welcome Webex as a Silver Sponsor of the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI), the credit union event where meaningful conversations meet transformative solutions.

Announcement of Rise Analytics as a Gold Sponsor for the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026

Rise Analytics Announced as Gold Sponsor for CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026

We are pleased to announce Rise Analytics as a Gold Sponsor of the upcoming CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI), taking place February 9–11, 2026 in Oak Brook, IL.

Announcement of Community Financial Credit Union as the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Award winner presented at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Community Financial Credit Union Named 2026 Growth and Innovation Award Recipient

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is proud to present the inaugural CU Growth & Innovation Award at this year’s Summit. This award honors groundbreaking products, services, or internal processes that push the credit union industry forward. In 2026, our distinguished winner is Community Financial Credit Union (CFCU), a standout innovator serving ~83,000 member-owners with a mission rooted in access, ...

StackAI announced as Bronze Sponsor of the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026, highlighting AI innovation in credit union transformation

Welcome StackAI as a CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026 Sponsor

We’re excited to welcome StackAI as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, happening February 9–11 in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Chris Brahney announced as a CUGI 2026 speaker and panelist on business banking and credit union identity

Nuvision’s Chris Brahney to Speak on Business Banking at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is proud to welcome Chris Brahney, Senior Vice President of Sales and Member Experience at Nuvision Federal Credit Union, as a panelist for the 2026 event.

Rick Kapur, Chief Experience Officer at Chevron Federal Credit Union, announced as a moderator for a CUGI 2026 session on omnichannel member experience

Chevron Federal Credit Union’s Rick Kapur Joins CU Growth & Innovation Summit Speaker Lineup

The 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to welcome Rick Kapur, Chief Experience Officer at Chevron Federal Credit Union, as a moderator for a featured peer-driven session focused on the future of connected member experiences.

NetCov named Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, IL

NetCov Joins the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit as Bronze Sponsor

We are pleased to welcome NetCov as a Bronze Sponsor of the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11, 2026 in Oak Brook, Illinois. As a trusted IT partner to more than 180 credit unions, NetCov brings decades of experience and deep industry insight to this year’s conference.

StackAI announced as Bronze Sponsor of the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026, highlighting AI innovation in credit union transformation

Meet Quadient: Driving Member Communications Forward at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

We are proud to announce that Quadient has joined the CU Growth and Innovation Summit as a Silver Sponsor. The event will take place February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois, and will bring together forward-thinking credit union executives for peer-led strategy sessions on lending, innovation, member experience, and growth.

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