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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.

Speaker announcement featuring Nathan Grossenbach of Shoreline Credit Union as a panelist at the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit

CUGI 2026 Welcomes Shoreline Credit Union CEO Nathan Grossenbach to Expert Risk Panel

CUGI 2026 is thrilled to feature Nathan Grossenbach, CEO of Shoreline Credit Union, as a panelist bringing real-world transformation insights to the stage.

Aanand Kapadia, Head of Digital Banking Transformation at PenFed Credit Union, featured as a Peer-to-Peer Moderator at the CU Growth & Innovation Summit 2026.

Aanand Kapadia to Lead Peer-to-Peer Session on Credit Union Tech Transformation at CUGI 2026

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit is proud to welcome Aanand Kapadia, Head of Digital Banking Transformation at PenFed Credit Union, as a Peer-to-Peer Moderator at our 2026 event in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Check out the all-new CUGI website and learn what’s ahead for the 2026 CU Growth & Innovation Summit, February 9–11 in Oak Brook, IL. Registration opens soon.

Introducing the New CU Growth & Innovation Summit Website – Explore What’s New!

Explore the all-new CU Growth & Innovation Summit website and get ready for the premier fintech conference dedicated to credit union growth, innovation, and strategic networking.

Jack Chawla presenting on AI in lending and digital banking for new generations

CUGI 2025 Welcomes Jack Chawla for Expert Discussions on AI & Digital Banking

​The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is proud to announce that Jack Chawla, VP of Product Marketing at interface.ai, will be joining us as a keynote panelist for two critical discussions on AI-driven lending and the future of digital banking.

Fred Campobasso, Chief Lending Officer at Great Lakes Credit Union, moderates a CU Growth & Innovation Summit session on loan growth and risk mitigation.

Fred Campobasso to Moderate Lending Risk & Growth Discussion at CUGI 2025

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is pleased to announce that Fred Campobasso, Chief Lending Officer at Great Lakes Credit Union, will be a Peer-to-Peer Discussion Moderator at this year’s event. With over two decades of experience in credit union lending, Fred brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to this critical discussion on scaling loan growth while mitigating ...

Session announcement for CUGI25 featuring Meggan Schwirtz.

Meggan Schwirtz Joins CUGI 2025 as a Keynote Panelist on Digital Banking’s Future

The CU Growth & Innovation Summit (CUGI) is thrilled to announce that Meggan Schwirtz, Chief Experience Officer at St. Cloud Financial Credit Union, will be a keynote panelist at this year’s event! Meggan brings over 15 years of experience in the credit union industry and is a dedicated leader in customer experience, workplace culture, and financial service innovation.

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