At GoWest, we come together and GO! We take the initiative to be change leaders for the betterment of the people in our communities.
2025 is the year you kick it up a notch and fully take advantage of this amazing community. We are taking our stories of impact to the steps of the capitol buildings, prioritizing the professional development of our teams, and leveraging the unparalleled value of coming together as peers, experts, and mentors across our GoWest region.
Check out what our 2025 Events & Programs offer you and your colleagues – and get involved today!
CEO CO-LAB
The CEO-Exclusive Event of the Year
Join us in the desert oasis of Arizona and experience a rich community of peers and conversations that will challenge your way of thinking. This is an opportunity for you to glean wisdom from the collective experience of CEOs across our six-state region – a truly one-of-a-kind gathering!
Jan. 8 - 10, 2025
Scottsdale, AZ
PRICING INFO
$1,360 for small CUs, $1,600 for regular CUs, and $2,000 for friends of GoWest. See fees for details.WY CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Come join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Wyoming. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state and, most importantly, share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Jan. 16, 2025
Cheyenne, WY
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
ID CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Come join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Idaho. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state, and most importantly share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Jan. 22, 2025
Boise, ID
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
AZ CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Arizona. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state and, most importantly, share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Jan. 28, 2025
Phoenix, AZ
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
OR CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Come join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Oregon. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state, and most importantly share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Feb. 5, 2025
Salem, OR
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
WA CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Washington. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state, and most importantly, share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Feb. 11, 2025
Olympia, WA
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
CO CU DAY AT THE CAPITOL
Support hyper-local advocacy
Join the effort to support our advocacy agenda both to protect and advance the operating environment for credit unions in Colorado. This is your opportunity to get involved and bring credit union team members from across your organization to share the incredible work credit unions are doing throughout the state, and most importantly share it with your elected leaders at the Capitol.
Feb. 20, 2025
Denver, CO
Make this vital event a priority for you and your team in Q1.
ACU GAC
GoWest Rendition
America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference is the credit union industry’s premier event bringing together leaders from across the movement to rally around a united case—tell policymakers how their lawmaking affects credit unions and their more than 130 million members. Credit unions advance communities and improve financial well-being for all consumers.
March 2 - 6, 2025
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Washington, D.C.
PRICING INFO
$1,395
See CUNA site for details.
YP SUMMIT
Fostering Relationships with Peers
YP Summit is a signature event designed exclusively for young professionals. At YP Summit, you will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and industry leaders through dedicated networking sessions, elevate your skills and knowledge through a range of workshops, and gain fresh perspectives from industry experts.
June 24 - 25, 2025
Boise, ID
PRICING INFO
Early Pricing before April 1 is $425, and after April 1 is $475. See fees for details.EXECUTIVES@VAIL
Where Leaders Build The Future
Located in the Columbia River Gorge, Skamania Lodge provides a picturesque backdrop for strategic conversations, networking, and development with peers. You will glean practical solutions and business strategies from the high-caliber guest speakers and network of credit union leaders who collectively boast hundreds of years of experience.
Aug. 5 - 7, 2025
Vail, CO
PRICING INFO
Early pricing until April 5. $999 for small CUs, $1,299 for reg. CUs, & $1,999 for friends of GoWest. See fees for details.MAXX
Top-Level Training & Networking
We are headed to Portland, OR, for the biggest credit union event in the West! Join us and over a thousand credit union professionals to network like you can only do at MAXX, learn from renowned industry leaders, engage with cutting-edge solutions, and experience the must-attend signature event that inspires and elevates you! Please save the date for MAXX 2025!
Oct. 13 - 16, 2025
Portland, OR
DETAILS COMING SOON
More information on price, speakers, and agenda will be available soon.
COUNCILS
Where Peers Share, Engage & Connect
Engage with peers through empowering initiatives that guarantee you remain well-informed in our ever-evolving landscape. The Councils not only provide a vibrant platform for the exchange of best practices, engaging dialogues, and fostering connections with colleagues but also promise insightful discussions led by speakers who are experts in the most critical topics within your field.
A Small CU is distinguished as having $125M or less in assets. A CU under $25M in assets may choose 1 complimentary individual council membership.
Dates Available in Dec.
Councils will be held over Zoom.
PRICING INFO
Power User Memberships from $1,369 to $1,699, Individual Memberships from $429 to $499, & $125 single sessions. View memberships for details.
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Leaders Are Made, Not Born
An in-depth series of hybrid workshops designed to improve credit union employee perception of leadership and increase their relationship management skills with the goal of assuming greater roles and responsibilities. Get ready to be the leader people want to follow!
Registration, agenda information, and location will be available soon. Please contact Layna Officer to secure your spot for 2025.
ADVANCED LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Equipping Next-Gen Leaders
This hybrid program equips the next generation of leaders with the tools, skills, and leadership practices to increase their strategic impact and to experience personal transformative change. With a new sense of critical self-awareness, this is where you become a champion of your credit union.