CEO Co-Lab 2026: Your Peer-Powered Strategy Summit

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on September 3, 2025

This year’s CEO Co-Lab reaffirmed the power of connection — bringing CEOs together for dynamic dialogue, fresh strategies, and elevated insights amid the vibrancy of the Arizona desert. CEOs left energized and equipped with new perspectives to shape their credit union’s strategic plans.

“Having space to collaborate with JUST my CEO peers was freeing and very enlightening,” shared one CEO who attended the 2025 CEO Co-Lab. “I had the chance to engage with others I had not yet spent time with, which built connections I’ll have for a lifetime.”

The momentum continues as GoWest’s CEO Co-Lab returns Jan. 7–9, 2026, at the Mountain Shadows Resort in Phoenix. The exclusive event will feature new topics driven by the priorities that matter most to credit union leaders today.

Expect candid, peer-led discussions on top-of-mind topics like liquidity management, deposit insurance reform, board governance, generative AI, membership growth strategies, and more. Attendees can help further define the programming by submitting topic suggestions during registration or by contacting Carmen Vigil, GoWest’s SVP of CU Engagement and Development.

Together, CEOs will explore future-focused solutions through meaningful collaboration — setting the tone for a powerful year ahead.

Register today and get your 2026 started right!

Scholarships Available!

The GoWest Foundation offers scholarships to help facilitate your joining us at CEO Co-Lab. The credit union’s asset size determines the total scholarships a credit union may be awarded annually.

For more information and to apply for a scholarship, visit the GoWest Foundation here.

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