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Announcement of Urban FT as a Bronze Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, IL

CU Growth & Innovation Summit Welcomes Back Urban FT as Bronze Sponsor

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.

Valerie Moskal, Chief Growth & Lending Officer at TRUE Community Credit Union, joins the Credit Union Growth & Innovation Summit 2026 as a speaker on lending strategy

Valerie Moskal to Join CU Growth & Innovation Summit Panel on Lending Strategy

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.

Speaker announcement for Jeffrey Rothmeyer, EVP/Chief Lending Officer at Credit Union 1, participating in a session on credit union lending strategy and growth.

CU1’s EVP Jeffrey Rothmeyer Joins Panel on Strategic Loan Growth

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.

Enable Technologies joins as Gold Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit in Oak Brook, IL

Enable Technologies Joins the CU Growth & Innovation Summit as Gold Sponsor

Enable Technologies is bringing its cutting-edge origination platform to the center of credit union innovation as a newly announced Gold Sponsor of the CU Growth & Innovation Summit, scheduled for February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois.

TFL Tech Inc. Named Gold Sponsor of the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

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

CUGI 2026 speaker announcement featuring Christine West, Senior Managing Partner at Info-Tech, panelist on financial technology transformation.

Info-Tech’s Christine West Joins CU Growth & Innovation to Share Strategic Insights

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is proud to welcome Christine West, Senior Managing Partner, Financial & Professional Services at Info-Tech, as a distinguished panelist for the 2026 conference

CUGI 2026 speaker announcement for Jason Tilley, CIO at 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, discussing credit union value transformation

Technology Executive Jason Tilley Joins the CUGI 2026 Panelist Roster

Converge Events is very excited to announce that Jason Tilley, Chief Information Officer at 1st Advantage Federal Credit Union, will speak at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) as a featured panelist in the session titled “Reinventing the Credit Union Value Proposition in 2026.”

Announcement of Elizabeth Osborne as a moderator for a peer session on credit union M&A at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Elizabeth Osborne to Lead M&A Session at CUGI 2026

Converge Events is proud to announce that Elizabeth Osborne, Chief Operations Officer at Great Lakes Credit Union, will serve as a Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, held February 9–11 in Oak Brook, IL.

Info-Tech returns to support the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit as a Gold Sponsor

Info-Tech Returns as Gold Sponsor for CUGI 2026

We are thrilled to announce that Info-Tech Research Group has returned as a Gold Sponsor of the CU Growth & Innovation Summit.

Speaker announcement highlighting Chris Hilliard, CEO of Winnow, as a panelist at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Chris Hilliard Joins CU Growth & Innovation Summit Panel Lineup

We are pleased to welcome Chris Hilliard, CEO and Founding Member of Winnow, as a panelist at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit.

Official announcement of CU Times returning as a valued Strategic Alliance Sponsor for CUGI 2026

CU Times Returns as Sponsor for CUGI 2026

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is very pleased to announce that CU Times is returning as a sponsor for the second year in a row. For the 2026 event, CU Times joins as a Strategic Alliance Sponsor, further strengthening our shared commitment to empowering credit union leaders through innovation and insight.

Gold Sponsor announcement for Winnow highlighting their support of compliance innovation at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026

CUGI Welcomes Winnow Back as a 2026 Gold Sponsor

CUGI is proud to welcome Winnow back for a second year, this time as a Gold Sponsor for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit. After participating at last year’s event, Winnow returns with even greater engagement and a continued commitment to empowering credit unions with smarter compliance solutions.

Jason Osterhage joins CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026 as a panelist discussing the credit union value proposition

Everwise CEO Jason Osterhage to Speak at CU Growth & Innovation Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is pleased to announce that Jason M. Osterhage, President and Chief Executive Officer of Everwise Credit Union, will be joining us as a featured panelist in 2026.

Speaker announcement for David Durovy, SVP Enterprise Transformation at i2c, panelist at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026

i2c’s SVP David Durovy to Speak at CU Growth & Innovation Summit

CU Growth & Innovation Summit is pleased to welcome David Durovy, SVP of Transformation and Program Management at i2c, as a featured panelist at the 2026 conference in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Announcing the 2026 CUGI Awards – Apply or Nominate Today – Live at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit, February 9–11, 2026, Oak Brook, IL

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2026 CUGI Awards

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is pleased to announce that Deena Otto, SVP/Chief Operating Officer at Stanford FCU, will be joining our distinguished panel of speakers at the 2026 conference in Oak Brook, IL, from February 9–11, 2026.

Announcement graphic introducing Deena Otto, COO of Stanford FCU, as a panelist at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026.

AI 2.0 in Credit Unions: Insights from Deena Otto at CUGI 2026

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is pleased to announce that Deena Otto, SVP/Chief Operating Officer at Stanford FCU, will be joining our distinguished panel of speakers at the 2026 conference in Oak Brook, IL, from February 9–11, 2026.

Announcement featuring Matt Monge as Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Matt Monge to Lead Culture & Brand Session at CUGI 2026

CUGI is pleased to announce that Matt Monge, Chief Experience Officer at Missouri Central Credit Union, will serve as a Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, taking place February 9–11 in Oak Brook, IL.

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i2c Powers Credit Union Innovation as Gold Sponsor of CUGI

Converge Events is proud to announce that i2c has joined the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit as a Gold Sponsor. The event takes place February 9–11, 2026, in Oak Brook, Illinois, and brings together credit union executives and fintech leaders for high-impact dialogue, networking, and strategic learning.

i2c is a trusted global payments and banking technology partner helping credit unions ...

Fred Campobasso to speak on loan growth strategies at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Great Lakes CU’s Fred Campobasso to Speak at CU Growth Summit

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is proud to announce that Fred Campobasso, Chief Lending Officer at Great Lakes Credit Union, will join our 2026 speaker lineup as a panelist for one of the most timely and strategic sessions of the conference.

Speaker announcement graphic featuring Cris Mattoon of Michigan First Credit Union as a panelist at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Regulatory Insight in Focus: Cris Mattoon to Speak at CU Growth & Innovation Summit

Cris Mattoon, a recognized voice at the intersection of innovation and compliance, will join CUGI 2026 as a featured panelist representing Michigan First Credit Union.

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