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Fraud Prevention & Trust: Defending Members in the Era of AI-Driven Risk
This session tackles the “Security Paradox” — how to increase protection without alienating members.
The AI-Powered Lender: Competing and Growing in a Changing Credit Landscape
Lending leaders will explore how financial institutions can move AI from concept to practical application and examine where AI can make the greatest impact.
From Disputes to Delight: Building Trust When Your Members Need You Most
In this session, we’ll explore how evolving member expectations are reshaping the dispute experience and what credit unions can do to respond.
Innovation From the Inside Out: Origence’s Internal Journey With AI
This frank, no-sales conversation will share strategies, successes, and unexpected challenges, and attendees will gain an honest look at what it takes to build for the future without losing sight of the mission.
Mainstage: Tailwinds, Turbulence, and the Economic Skies Ahead: The Signals Shaping Leadership, Growth, and the Future
Neil will combine sophisticated analysis with clear, comprehensible narrative to make sense of the complexities of macroeconomics and markets, leaving attendees with a better sense of what the future holds.
Eltropy AI Certification: Build CFI-Ready AI Agents & Drive Operational ROI
This session explores the ripple effect of board leadership through real stories from across the Credit Union Movement.
GoWest Awards Dinner & Gala
GoWest Credit Union Association is proud to celebrate the professionals, volunteers, and credit unions that have made outstanding contributions to the development and growth of the Credit Union Movement.
This is a separate ticketed event and needs to be purchased during your registration.
GoWest Foundation Reception
Before the awards ceremony begins, join us for an exclusive reception that sets the stage for an evening celebrating credit unions across the region.
This is a separate ticketed event and needs to be purchased during your registration.
PAC The House Reception Event
Hosted by GoWest Credit Union Association and America’s Credit Unions PAC Trustees, this event supports the ACU PAC and honors our PAC Champions.
Tickets are required, and use of personal funds only.
What’s Next in Payments
Join us for a forward-looking discussion on the technologies, trends, and consumer expectations that are reshaping how people pay, move money, and engage with financial institutions.
In Sync: Building Strong CEO & Board Partnerships
Join a panel of experienced CEOs and board leaders as they share how they cultivate productive working relationships, maintain accountability, address difficult conversations, and stay aligned on priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
Powering the Next Era of Payments and Member Relationships
Explore the trends transforming the payments landscape and what they mean for credit unions as member expectations evolve from convenience to intelligent, personalized experiences.
This session qualifies for CPE Credit.
The Stories We Tell: Building a Compelling Credit Union Narrative
Join GoWest and other Movement leaders for an engaging conversation about how the credit union narrative has evolved, what consumers think about credit unions today, and where our story needs to go next.
This session qualifies for CPE Credit.
Growing Rural Opportunity: Agricultural Lending, Rural Resilience, and Expanding Access to Capital
This extended breakout workshop brings together experienced credit unions actively engaged in agricultural lending, alongside USDA representatives to provide practical insights and real-world strategies.
Legal Update: Navigating What’s Next (Session B)
Stay ahead of emerging legal risks, regulatory changes, and compliance challenges facing credit unions.
This session qualifies for CPE Credit.
From Insight to Action: Leveraging ALICE Data for Greater Member Impact
Credit union leaders will share how ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Reports can be used to better understand member needs, shape financial wellness strategies, guide product development, and strengthen community impact.
This session qualifies for CPE Credit.
Inside the Statehouse: Reading the Road Ahead for Policy and Advocacy in the GoWest Region
Join GoWest’s state lobbyists for a fast‑paced tour of the state policy landscapes across our region.
Confidential, Candid, and Constructive: Raising the Quality of Boardroom Dialogue
During this session, participants will learn practical strategies for increasing engagement, asking more effective questions, and reinforcing the board and CEO roles that support healthy governance and long-term organizational success.
This session qualifies for CPE Credit.