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Vol. 1 · Issue 28·JULY 5 2026 EDITION·Contact
Upcoming Events
JUL
6
deadlineTomorrow
📍 Federal Register 📅 Jul 6, 2026 NCUA
Amends 12 CFR 711 to raise the Major Assets Prohibition thresholds to $10 billion under the Depository Institution Management Interlocks Act, easing director/officer interlock restrictions.
JUL
6
deadlineTomorrow
📍 Federal Register 📅 Jul 6, 2026 NCUA
Proposed rule amending NCUA regulations governing requirements for share insurance, eliminating provisions that merely cross-reference substantive requirements codified elsewhere in the NCUA's regulations.
JUL
9
deadline4 days away
📍 Federal Register 📅 Jul 9, 2026 NCUA
Interim final rule clarifying that federal credit unions' statutory power to charge non-interest charges and fees includes the authority to assess, collect, impose, and levy such fees, and addressing preemption of conflicting state law. Open for public comment.
JUL
17
deadline12 days away
📍 Federal Register 📅 Jul 17, 2026 NCUA
Proposed rule implementing portions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, under which the NCUA is charged with licensing, regulating, and supervising payment stablecoin issuers within its jurisdiction.
JUL
19
conference14 days away
📍 Sydney, Australia 📅 Jul 19–22, 2026 World Council of Credit Unions
The global gathering of credit union and cooperative finance leaders, bringing together professionals from over 60 countries to share innovations and best practices.
JUL
19
school14 days away
📍 Madison, WI 📅 Jul 19–25, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Multi-year certification program for senior CU managers. Year-1, Year-2, and Year-3 cohorts convene at UW-Madison for the in-person session.
JUL
20
school15 days away
📍 Madison, WI 📅 Jul 20–23, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Certification school for CU commercial lenders. Underwriting, structure, portfolio management, and CRE.
AUG
3
conference29 days away
📍 Aventura, FL 📅 Aug 3–6, 2026 Defense Credit Union Council
Annual conference for credit unions serving the U.S. military and defense community, covering advocacy, MWR partnerships, and serving members in uniform.
AUG
3
conference29 days away
📍 Alpharetta, GA 📅 Aug 3–6, 2026 African-American Credit Union Coalition
AACUC's annual conference advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the credit union movement, with leadership development and Hall of Fame recognition.
AUG
16
conference
📍 Jackson, WY 📅 Aug 16–19, 2026 CUES
Premier peer-to-peer networking event for credit union CEOs in an intimate mountain setting.
AUG
24
school
📍 Chicago, IL 📅 Aug 24–28, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Investment portfolio management certification for CU finance staff. ALM, fixed income, and risk-based decision making.
SEP
13
conference
📍 Washington, DC 📅 Sep 13–15, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Mid-year advocacy event on Capitol Hill for credit union leaders to meet with legislators on key policy issues.
SEP
14
conference
📍 Scottsdale, AZ 📅 Sep 14–16, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Conference for credit union compliance officers and risk management professionals covering regulatory updates, exam prep, and best practices.
SEP
14
school
📍 Fort Worth, TX 📅 Sep 14–17, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Certification school covering CU collections, charge-offs, and bankruptcy proceedings.
SEP
15
conference
📍 Scottsdale, AZ 📅 Sep 15–17, 2026 Marketing Association of Credit Unions
The credit union industry's flagship marketing conference, covering brand strategy, member acquisition, content, and digital growth tactics for CU marketers.
SEP
20
conference
📍 Las Vegas, NV 📅 Sep 20–23, 2026 American Credit Union Mortgage Association
The premier mortgage lending conference for credit unions, covering rate environment, secondary markets, technology, and competing with bank/non-bank originators.
SEP
21
conference
📍 Las Vegas, NV 📅 Sep 21–24, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Joint operations and technology conference covering digital transformation, cybersecurity, core processing, and operational efficiency.
SEP
23
conference
📍 Bettendorf, IA 📅 Sep 23–25, 2026 Iowa Credit Union League
Annual conference and exhibit of the Iowa Credit Union League.
SEP
24
conference
📍 Las Vegas, NV 📅 Sep 24–25, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Two-day summit on physical and cyber security for CU operations leaders. Held adjacent to Operations & Technology Councils' Conference.
SEP
28
school
📍 Savannah, GA 📅 Sep 28 – Oct 1, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Certification school for CU marketing and business development staff. Strategy, segmentation, and campaign measurement.
SEP
29
conference
📍 Gatlinburg, TN 📅 Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026 Tennessee Credit Union League
Annual convention and expo at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.
SEP
30
conference
📍 Indianapolis, IN 📅 Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026 Indiana Credit Union League
Annual convention of the Indiana Credit Union League.
OCT
5
school
📍 Charlotte, NC 📅 Oct 5–8, 2026 America's Credit Unions
ERM certification school for CU risk officers. Risk taxonomy, KRIs, scenario analysis, and board reporting. Available in-person or virtual.
OCT
5
school
📍 Charlotte, NC 📅 Oct 5–8, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Internal audit certification school covering CU-specific audit programs, NCUA exam preparation, and Sarbanes-style controls testing.
OCT
6
conference
📍 Denver, CO 📅 Oct 6–9, 2026 GoWest Credit Union Association
GoWest's flagship annual convention serving credit unions across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming — one of the largest regional CU events in the country.
OCT
13
conference
📍 Uncasville, CT 📅 Oct 13–16, 2026 Cooperative Credit Union Association
Annual convention of CCUA serving CT, DE, MA, NH, RI credit unions. Held at Mohegan Sun Resort.
OCT
18
conference
📍 Las Vegas, NV 📅 Oct 18–21, 2026 Money 20/20
Premier global fintech and payments conference. Significant CU presence; CU-focused tracks and side events. Held at Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum.
OCT
19
conference
📍 Nashville, TN 📅 Oct 19–21, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Annual conference for in-house and outside counsel serving the CU industry. Regulatory, compliance, and litigation updates.
OCT
19
conference
📍 Kansas City, MO 📅 Oct 19–21, 2026 Jack Henry
Jack Henry's flagship annual user conference covering Symitar, jXchange, SilverLake, and the JHA cloud platform.
OCT
20
conference
📍 Palm Springs, CA 📅 Oct 20–22, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Exclusive conference for credit union CEOs focused on strategic leadership, industry outlook, and peer networking.
OCT
22
conference
📍 Chicago, IL 📅 Oct 22–24, 2026 Illinois Credit Union League
ICUL's annual meeting and convention. Education, governance, and member-business updates.
OCT
25
conference
📍 Baltimore, MD 📅 Oct 25–27, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Fall edition of the small credit union conference addressing year-end planning, budgeting, and strategic priorities.
OCT
26
conference
📍 Savannah, GA 📅 Oct 26–28, 2026 The League of Credit Unions & Affiliates / Carolinas Credit Union League
Joint annual convention of The League (FL/AL/GA) and Carolinas Credit Union League. Held at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District.
OCT
26
conference
📍 Atlantic City, NJ 📅 Oct 26–28, 2026 CrossState Credit Union Association
CrossState's fall reality-check conference for executives.
NOV
2
conference
📍 Palm Desert, CA 📅 Nov 2–5, 2026 California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
Annual convention of the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues. The west coast's largest CU industry gathering.
NOV
3
conference
📍 Las Vegas, NV 📅 Nov 3–6, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Conference for credit union lending professionals covering auto lending, mortgage, commercial lending, and consumer loan trends.
NOV
3
school
📍 Indianapolis, IN 📅 Nov 3–5, 2026 America's Credit Unions
BSA/AML certification school. CTRs, SARs, OFAC, beneficial ownership, and FinCEN modernization. Available in-person or virtual.
NOV
16
conference
📍 Fort Worth, TX 📅 Nov 16–18, 2026 VentureTech
Invitation-driven gathering connecting credit unions with fintech founders and CUSO investors — focused on emerging tech, partnerships, and industry investment opportunities.
DEC
1
conference
📍 New Orleans, LA 📅 Dec 1–5, 2026 Filene Research Institute
Filene's flagship annual research and innovation event, bringing together the brightest minds in the credit union industry to explore the future of cooperative finance.
DEC
1
conference
📍 Virtual 📅 Dec 1–3, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Virtual conference on fraud prevention, security operations, and emerging threats. Card fraud, ATO, AI-enabled fraud, and physical security.
DEC
7
conference
📍 TBD 📅 Dec 7–9, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Annual conference for supervisory committee members and internal auditors. Includes preconference Dec 5-6.
Past Events
JUN
14
conference
📍 Cleveland, OH 📅 Jun 14–17, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Conference focused on CU growth strategy, M&A, charter expansion, and field-of-membership innovation.
JUN
13
conference
📍 Cleveland, OH 📅 Jun 13–14, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Peer-to-peer roundtable for CU directors and board chairs preceding the Strategic Growth Conference. Governance, oversight, and board effectiveness.
JUN
11
conference
📍 Saratoga Springs, NY 📅 Jun 11–14, 2026 New York Credit Union Association
NYCUA's annual meeting and convention.
JUN
11
conference
📍 Portland, ME 📅 Jun 11–12, 2026 Maine Credit Union League
Annual convention of the Maine Credit Union League at the Holiday Inn by the Bay.
JUN
10
conference
📍 Lincoln, NE 📅 Jun 10–11, 2026 Nebraska Credit Union League
Annual convention of the Nebraska Credit Union League at the Lincoln Embassy Suites.
JUN
9
conference
📍 Orlando, FL 📅 Jun 9–12, 2026 The League of Southeastern Credit Unions
The League of Southeastern Credit Unions' flagship annual convention drawing CU leaders from across the Southeast and beyond.
JUN
4
conference
📍 Grand Rapids, MI 📅 Jun 4–6, 2026 Michigan Credit Union League
Michigan CU League annual convention at DeVos Place / Amway Grand Plaza. Education, exhibition, and league business.
JUN
2
conference
📍 Palm Desert, CA 📅 Jun 2–4, 2026 Origence
The credit union industry's premier lending technology conference, covering origination platforms, AI in underwriting, indirect lending, and digital member experience. Keynote: Daymond John.
JUN
1
conference
📍 Austin, TX 📅 Jun 1–3, 2026 Q2
Q2's annual digital-banking client conference at JW Marriott Austin.
MAY
31
conference
📍 Ocean City, MD 📅 May 31 – Jun 2, 2026 MD|DC Credit Union Association
Annual convention of the Maryland and DC Credit Union Association at the Ocean City Convention Center.
MAY
19
conference
📍 Atlantic City, NJ 📅 May 19–21, 2026 CrossState Credit Union Association
Annual convention of CrossState (NJ/PA leagues) at Harrah's Atlantic City. 2026 theme: 'reimagine, innovate, and lead'. Five tracks: Strategy & Leadership, Advocacy, Compliance & Fraud, Membership & Marketing, Operations & Technology.
MAY
17
conference
📍 San Diego, CA 📅 May 17–20, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Annual gathering of CU CFOs and finance executives. ALM, investment strategy, capital planning, and balance-sheet management.
MAY
13
conference
📍 Madison, WI 📅 May 13–15, 2026 The Wisconsin Credit Union League
Annual convention and expo of the Wisconsin Credit Union League.
MAY
13
conference
📍 Austin, TX 📅 May 13–15, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Annual cybersecurity conference for CU IT leaders, CISOs, and risk officers — covering threats, NIST framework, vendor management, and incident response.
MAY
12
conference
📍 Dallas, TX 📅 May 12–14, 2026 Filene Research Institute / Trellance
Annual Filene/Trellance research and innovation conference. Filene's i3 Wave 22 cohort begins their year here.
MAY
12
conference
📍 Oklahoma City, OK 📅 May 12–14, 2026 Cornerstone League
Annual meeting of the Cornerstone League serving AR, OK, and TX credit unions. Education, advocacy updates, and league business.
MAY
12
conference
📍 Portland, OR 📅 May 12–14, 2026 Inclusiv
Annual gathering of community development credit unions and partners advancing financial inclusion in low-income and underserved communities.
MAY
11
conference
📍 San Diego, CA 📅 May 11–14, 2026 MeridianLink
MeridianLink's annual user conference for CU/bank loan-origination, account-opening, and consumer-reporting clients.
MAY
6
conference
📍 Salt Lake City, UT 📅 May 6–8, 2026 Jack Henry / Symitar
Symitar Episys user group regional conference at Salt Lake City Downtown City Creek Marriott.
MAY
6
conference
📍 Charleston, SC 📅 May 6–8, 2026 America's Credit Unions
Invitation-only roundtable bringing CU CEOs together for peer dialogue on strategy, growth, and industry trends.
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