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Don't Forget to Take Advantage of the Optional PreConference!
Network with fellow board of directors, board chairs, CEOs, supervisory committee members, & other credit union leaders from across the country. Explore solutions to tough issues facing credit unions with our highly acclaimed team of presenters. Learn from & share ideas with your credit union peers during a roundtable discussion by asset size.
16 CPE Credits Available When Attending PreConference and Conference (12.4 for conference only)
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Registration & Hotel Information
Registration & Hotel Information
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
We offer an excellent educational return on your conference investment. Register early for the best conference rates!
CEO Investment - CEO Special Rates
On or before July 30, 2026: $845
July 31, 2026 – August 27, 2026: $895
August 28, 2026 and beyond: $945
PreConference: $349
Guest Program: $349
Attendee Investment
On or Before July 30, 2026: $1395
July 31, 2026 – August 27, 2026: $1445
August 28, 2026 and beyond: $1495
PreConference: $349
Guest Program: $349
Guest Program
Guest Program
Our guest program enables your registered guest(s) to join you during the following conference events: ($349 additional per guest)
Monday's Welcome Reception
Tuesday's Breakfast
Tuesday's Sit-Down Luncheon
Wednesday's Breakfast
Thursday's Breakfast
Hotel Reservation
Hotel Reservation
Book your room online to receive rates starting at $199*.
Rates are based on availability. If you are unable to book a room, call CU Conferences at 888-465-6010 for assistance.
*$54.95 daily resort fee additional
Check in is 4:00 p.m. and check out is 11:00 a.m.
Airport and Ground Transportation*
Airport and Ground Transportation*
■ The Las Vegas Airport (LAS) is only 15 minutes to Paris Las Vegas
■ Taxi ride is approximately $35 from the airport to the hotel
■ Uber is approximately $20 – $25 from the airport to the hotel
*Rates are only estimates
Weather
Weather
The weather in Las Vegas during the month of October is usually in the 80s during the day.
Speaker Information
Speaker Information
Kevin Blair
President & CEO
NewGround
Casey Boggs
President and Chief Registration Officer
ReputationUs
Jennifer Esperanza, Ph.D.
VP of Culture and Strategy
Coopera
Tom Glatt, Jr.
Principal
Glatt Consulting Group, Inc.
Dr. Neil Goldman
President
Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GSC, Inc.)
Sheilah Montgomery
President
ProActive Impact, LLC
Steven Rick
Chief Economist
TruStage
Bruce Smith
Executive Benefits Consultant & Founder
Parc Street Group
Conference Agenda
Conference Agenda
Schedule subject to change. Registered guests are welcome during these (GP) credit union conference events.
Monday, October 12, 2026:
Optional PreConference Workshop
Monday, October 12, 2026:
Optional PreConference Workshop
Topic and Description Coming Soon
Presented by: Tom Glatt, Jr., Principal
Glatt Consulting Group, Inc.
($349 Additional)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
PreConference Registration
PreConference Registration
(Those attending the main conference are welcome to register at this time as well)
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
1:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
PreConference Session
PreConference Session
Description coming soon.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
Networking and Refreshment Break
2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
2:45 – 4:15 p.m.
PreConference Session Continued
PreConference Session Continued
Description coming soon.
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
PreConference Wrap Up
PreConference Wrap Up
Monday, October 12, 2026 - Evening
Monday, October 12, 2026 - Evening
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (GP)
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (GP)
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception
Welcome Reception – Join “The Ones In Red,” and your credit union conference peers from across the country & their guests for cocktails, light dining & great conversation!
CU Conferences is grateful for the support of its sponsor, PARC Street Group, and would like to thank them for sponsoring the reception.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.
Conference Registration
Conference Registration
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Deepfakes, Synthetic Media & Reputation Risk
Deepfakes, Synthetic Media & Reputation Risk
Casey Boggs
President and Chief Reputation Officer
ReputationUs
With synthetic media (deepfakes) becoming more realistic, organizations face brand impersonation, misinformation, or manipulated communications. This session covers how to identify, respond to, and mitigate reputation damage caused by deepfake content, plus how to build communications playbooks for these scenarios.
9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
Economic Update
Economic Update
Steven Rick
Chief Economist
TruStage
The presentation will discuss how the global economy, the overall financial sector and the labor market will affect the U.S. economy, U.S. interest rates and ultimately credit union balance sheet and earnings performance. Steve Rick will analyze and establish standards against which your credit union’s own performance can be measured. Mr. Rick will also identify trends of savings and loan activity, and weigh the influence of future economic events on growth patterns out into 2027.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Winning Beyond Price: Five New Value Strategies for Relevant Distinction– Part I
Winning Beyond Price: Five New Value Strategies for Relevant Distinction– Part I
Dr. Neil Goldman
President
Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GSC, Inc.)
This session is designed for leaders who know that competing on price is becoming a losing game. Part of the Winning Beyond Price framework, this session explores how organizations can create value members willingly pay more for—and feel good about. Building on The Experience Economy, Neil Goldman will reveal how the landscape has evolved over the past 25 years, introducing five new value economies that are reshaping competition today. Through practical insights and real-world examples, participants will learn how to escape commoditization, strengthen differentiation, and win in markets where price alone no longer decides the outcome.
12:10 – 1:20 p.m. (GP)
12:10 – 1:20 p.m. (GP)
Group Luncheon
Group Luncheon
Join us for lunch. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
1:20 – 2:20 p.m.
1:20 – 2:20 p.m.
Winning Beyond Price: Five New Value Strategies for Relevant Distinction– Part II
Winning Beyond Price: Five New Value Strategies for Relevant Distinction– Part II
Dr. Neil Goldman
President
Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GSC, Inc.)
Join Neil after lunch for the continuation of his in-depth look into winning beyond price.
2:25 – 3:25 p.m.
2:25 – 3:25 p.m.
Trends in Retail & Workplace Strategy:
Redefining Branches and Workplaces in Financial Services
Trends in Retail & Workplace Strategy:
Redefining Branches and Workplaces in Financial Services
Kevin Blair
President & CEO
NewGround
The pandemic permanently changed how members, employees, and institutions engage with physical space. For financial services organizations, this shift has accelerated long-standing questions around the relevance of the branch and the role of the corporate workplace.
Today’s branch is no longer transaction-centric. Routine activity has moved to digital channels, while the physical branch has evolved into a hub for onboarding, relationship building, complex sales, and advisory services. Technology integration, data, and omnichannel experiences now define both the purpose and design of the branch.
At the same time, financial institutions are under increasing pressure to attract and retain top talent without a clearly defined workplace strategy. Traditional 8–5 office models are giving way to flexible, hybrid environments that support collaboration, culture, and employee wellbeing—while still meeting regulatory, security, and performance requirements.
This session examines how leading banks and credit unions are aligning retail and workplace strategy to drive growth, deepen relationships, and create differentiated experiences in a post-pandemic world.
Key Questions We’ll Address:
What is the evolving role of the financial services branch?
How have workplace expectations changed for today’s banking workforce?
What branch and workplace design trends are shaping the industry?
How are institutions elevating member and employee experiences to create competitive
3:25 – 3:45 p.m.
3:25 – 3:45 p.m.
Daily Wrap-Up
Daily Wrap-Up
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.
Introduction
Introduction
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
8:45 – 9:45 a.m.
Topic and Description TBD
Topic and Description TBD
Bruce Smith
Executive Benefits Consultant & Founder
Parc Street Group
9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
9:45 – 10:05 a.m.
Networking and Refreshment Break
Networking and Refreshment Break
10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
10:05 – 11:05 a.m.
Roundtable Discussion By Asset Size
Roundtable Discussion By Asset Size
One of the most valuable aspects of attending a conference is the opportunity to network with other credit union professionals from across the country. Networking with those from credit unions of similar asset size is even a greater benefit. Join fellow attendees for a roundtable session to discuss the pressing issues facing credit unions.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
11:10 a.m. – 12:10 p.m.
Topic and Description TBD
Topic and Description TBD
Sheilah Montgomery
President
ProActice Impact, LLC
12:10 – 12:15 p.m.
12:10 – 12:15 p.m.
Daily Wrap-Up
Daily Wrap-Up
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Thursday, October 15, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m. (GP)
Breakfast
Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast. Registered guests are welcome to attend.
8:30 – 8:40 a.m.
8:30 – 8:40 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks
8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
8:40 a.m. – 9:40 a.m.
Topic and Description TBD
Topic and Description TBD
Jennifer Esperanza, Ph.D.
VP of Culture and Strategy
Coopera
9:40 – 10:00 a.m.
9:40 – 10:00 a.m.
Networking Refreshment Break
Networking Refreshment Break
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Topic and Description TBD
Tom Glatt, Jr.
Principal/Strategy Consultant
Glatt Consulting Group, Inc.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Conference Wrap-Up
Conference Wrap-Up
Take the Afternoon & Evening to Enjoy the Sites, Sounds
& Flavors of Las Vegas!
Take the Afternoon & Evening to Enjoy the Sites, Sounds
& Flavors of Las Vegas!
Friday, October 16, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026
Travel Day - Have a Safe Trip Home!
Travel Day - Have a Safe Trip Home!
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