At GoWest, bringing people together is about more than gathering in the same room. It’s about creating connections, sharing ideas, and building the knowledge and momentum that move credit unions forward.
In 2027, GoWest events and programming will create more opportunities to strengthen your expertise, expand your network, elevate your voice, and learn alongside peers and leaders from across the region. From advocacy and professional development to collaboration and connection, each experience is designed to help you bring new ideas and greater impact back to your credit union and community.
Explore what’s ahead in 2027 and find the experiences that will help you connect, grow, and make an impact.
Days at the Capitiol
Arizona CU Day at the Capitol
Feb. 10, 2027 | 9 a.m.
On Jackson & State Capitol
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.
Colorado CU Day at the Capitol
Feb. 18, 2027 | 8 a.m.
Denver Athletic Club & State Capitol
We want to see hundreds of credit union professionals gather in Denver with your GoWest Credit Union Association team, conduct advocacy training, and share your credit union story with your local state legislators! It’s also our chance to share with them credit union legislative priorities and highlight the impact of credit unions in the communities they serve.
Idaho CU Day at the Capitol
Jan. 27, 2027 | 8 a.m.
State Capitol
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.
Oregon CU Day at the Capitol
Feb. 16, 2027 | 8 a.m.
Micah Building & State Capitol
Your credit union story matters — and Oregon lawmakers need to hear it. Join credit union advocates from across the state for Oregon Credit Union Day at the Capitol, where we’ll connect the People Helping People mission with the policy decisions that affect Oregon members, communities, and local economies. Whether this is your first advocacy event or one you attend every year, your presence helps ensure lawmakers understand how credit unions support financial well-being in the communities they represent.
Washington CU Day at the Capitol
Feb. 4, 2027 | 8:30 a.m.
Washington Center for Performing Arts & State Capitol
We want to see hundreds of credit union professionals gather in Olympia with your GoWest Credit Union Association team, conduct advocacy training, and share your credit union story with your local state legislators! It’s also our chance to share with them credit union legislative priorities and highlight the impact of credit unions in the communities they serve.
Wyoming CU Day at the Capitol
Jan. 14, 2027 | 8 a.m.
Blue Community Events Center & State Capitol
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.
GoWest At America's Credit Union's Governmental Affairs Conference
ACU GAC — GoWest Rendition
Feb. 28 – March 4, 2027 | Washington, D.C.
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Shape the future of credit union advocacy at the largest and most influential government relations conference in the credit union industry. The Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) brings thousands of credit union professionals, policymakers, and system leaders to Washington, D.C., for an experience that drives advocacy and reinforces our commitment to more than 144 million credit union members nationwide.
Hike the Hills in Washington, D.C.
Spring Hike the Hill
Take your seat at the table. Join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2027 Spring Hike the Hill, where credit union advocates come face-to-face with the policymakers shaping our nation’s financial future. These intimate gatherings, held twice a year, provide a unique opportunity to elevate our priorities, engage in meaningful dialogue, and ensure that the credit union’s voice is heard at the highest levels.
Together with ACU GAC and in-district meetings during congressional recesses, Hike the Hill is a vital part of our advocacy strategy — keeping credit unions front and center with key decision-makers and driving impact where it matters most.
More information will be available in December.
Fall Hike the Hill
Shape the future of credit unions. Join us in Washington, D.C., for the 2027 Fall Hike the Hill, where credit union advocates come face-to-face with the policymakers shaping our nation’s financial future. These intimate gatherings, held twice a year, offer a unique opportunity to elevate our priorities, engage in meaningful dialogue, and ensure that the credit union’s voice is heard at the highest levels.
Together with ACU GAC and in-district meetings during congressional recesses, Hike the Hill is a vital part of our advocacy strategy — keeping credit unions front and center with key decision-makers and driving impact where it matters most.
More information will be available in December.
Signature Events
CEO Co-Lab
Jan. 6-8, 2027 | Phoenix, Arizona
Mountain Shadows Resort
This immersive gathering brings together innovative leaders from across the country for candid conversations, peer collaboration, and forward-focused strategies that drive impact for your members, communities, and organizations. Credit union executives face both complex challenges and tremendous opportunities. CEO Co-Lab fosters a space for connection, sharing of insights, and addressing the issues that matter most.
Past discussions have focused on liquidity management, deposit insurance reform, board governance, generative AI applications, strategies to grow membership, and more.
VisionBoard
April 22-24, 2027 | Phoenix, Arizona
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
VisionBoard brings together credit union board members, supervisory committee members, and CEOs for an immersive experience focused on governance, stewardship, and the future of the cooperative model.
Through expert-led sessions, practical tools, and meaningful peer collaboration, attendees will explore how to balance safety and soundness with strategic decision-making, strengthen board effectiveness, navigate leadership and succession, and prepare their credit unions for what’s ahead.
Frame your purpose. Develop your leadership. Prepare for what’s next.
YP Summit
June 9-10, 2027 | Cheyenne, Wyoming
Blue Community Events Center
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. Embodying the spirit of collaboration and knowledge-sharing, YP Summit fosters personal and professional growth within the Credit Union Movement. Join the network of young professionals passionate about shaping the future of credit unions!
GoWest is committed to the development of credit union leaders through the YP Leads program, the GoWest YP Summit, a suite of leadership development programs, and more.
Executives@Lake Washington
Aug. 10-12, 2027 | Renton, Washington
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
GoWest’s annual executive retreat brings together top credit union leaders for a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from industry experts and peers, and build lasting relationships — all in a spectacular setting with fun recreational options.
Executives@Lake Washington offers more ways than ever to engage in candid conversations about the most pressing issues facing credit unions today. There’s no substitute for gathering in person with fellow executives to candidly discuss top-of-mind opportunities and challenges, share insights, explore solutions, and strengthen your professional network. You’ll have plenty of time to connect, collaborate, and hear from peers, industry insiders, and high-caliber expert speakers.
The 2027 MAXX Experience
Oct. 4-7, 2027 | Denver, Colorado
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Thousands of credit union professionals know firsthand that MAXX is a “can’t-miss” experience.
MAXX is going back to Denver! Join us for the West’s premier credit union event, where you’ll network with over a thousand peers, learn from renowned leaders, explore innovative solutions, and be part of the signature experience that inspires and elevates our Movement.
GoWest Solutions Marketplace
Oct. 4-7, 2027 | Denver, Colorado
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center
Held in conjunction with MAXX, the GoWest Solutions Marketplace is an opportunity to showcase your products and services to credit union decision-makers from across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming. This is a great opportunity for credit unions to meet and network while exploring the wide range of products and services you offer to support their day-to-day operations and strategic objectives.
Councils
GoWest Council Offerings
Engage with your peers through dynamic, interactive Council sessions held on Zoom, so you can join the conversation from anywhere.
The Councils are your go-to space to exchange best practices, spark meaningful dialogue, and build connections with colleagues across the GoWest region. Each session features thought-provoking discussions led by expert speakers on the most pressing issues in your field, ensuring you stay informed and inspired in an ever-changing landscape.
Plus, credit unions with assets under $50 million receive complimentary access to our All-Access Membership and any individual council memberships — a perfect opportunity to bring fresh insights back to your team.
More information about 2027 Councils will be available at the end of October.
Small Credit Union Programs & Resources
Small Credit Union Accelerator
Credit unions with assets of $250 million or less face unique opportunities and challenges. GoWest’s Small Credit Union Accelerator provides free or low cost training, turnkey resources, tailored regulatory content, and dedicated opportunities for small credit union leaders to learn from and connect with one another through monthly roundtables and in-person summits. The program is guided by an Advisory Council representing small credit unions across the region, with a range of charter types and asset sizes.
To learn more about these resources, upcoming events, or opportunities to serve on the Advisory Council, contact Carmen Vigil, GoWest’s SVP, Credit Union Engagement & Development.
Seminars
IRA Virtual Conference
Oct. 14 & 15, 2026 | Virtual
Essentials & Advanced
Build the IRA knowledge you need to confidently serve your members during two virtual workshops presented by expert Ascensus trainers.
Ascensus provides IRA services and training for credit unions, with education covering topics from foundational concepts to advanced administration. Whether you’re new to IRAs or an experienced administrator looking for an update on the latest rules and guidance, these virtual sessions offer practical training to help you effectively manage your credit union’s IRA program.
Personify Leadership Training
May 11-13, 2027 | Littleton, Colorado
Colorado Credit Union
Personify Leadership® is an immersive, two-day development experience designed to strengthen leaders at every level. Through a unique, research-based model, interactive activities, and real-world application, participants explore eight core leadership competencies while building on the strengths they already possess. Whether developing emerging talent or strengthening experienced leaders, attendees leave with practical tools, greater confidence, and new skills they can immediately put into action.