Councils Are Back for Round 3: Fresh Insight, Practical Takeaways, and Peer Connections

Posted by Alyse Knudsen on October 21, 2026

GoWest Councils are gearing up for a strong lineup for the final sessions of 2026. These sessions are designed to tackle timely challenges and deliver real-world strategies you can take back to your credit union.

Whether navigating economic uncertainty, strengthening leadership skills, addressing workforce challenges or preparing for emerging risks, credit union professionals can gain fresh perspectives and practical strategies through expert-led discussions and peer collaboration.

Here are a few highlights of upcoming Councils:

Collectors Council — Oct. 27
Explore the economic trends shaping collections strategy as we head into 2027, including inflation, employment, consumer debt, and delinquency. Attendees will then connect with peers to discuss emerging challenges, share strategies, and exchange ideas for the year ahead.

Professional Development — Oct. 28
Wrap up the Professional Development Council’s inaugural year with a powerful conversation on self-advocacy, navigating difficult discussions, and growing as a leader. Attendees will hear from a panel of credit union CEOs, followed by leadership expert Dr. Andy Neillie.

Compliance Council — Oct. 29
Stay ahead of the changing regulatory landscape with an inside look at InfoSight360 from its CEO, Glory LeDu, plus hear a regulatory roundup covering NCUA updates, vehicle loan interest reporting requirements, third-party risk management, and more.

HR & Trainers Council— Nov. 3
Explore creative approaches to employee development with Harborstone Credit Union, hear the latest compensation trends from Milliman, and connect with peers to exchange ideas and tackle shared workforce challenges.

Risk Management — Nov. 5
Take a closer look at two pressing priorities for credit unions: cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Explore strategies for strengthening cyber preparedness and response, along with managing the emerging risks of AI within third-party relationships.

Full Upcoming Council Schedule

• Collectors – Oct. 27
• Professional Development – Oct. 28
• Compliance – Oct. 29
• HR & Trainers – Nov. 3
• Lenders – Nov. 4
• Risk Management – Nov. 5
• Commercial Services – Nov. 17
• Marketing – Nov. 19

The All-Access Membership

With the All-Access Membership, one membership opens the door for your entire team to participate in every Council session, across every discipline. With tiered pricing and free access for credit unions under $50M in assets, it’s never been easier for everyone to grow together.

2026 Pricing Tiers by Asset Size:

• >$4B: $2,499 $833
• $1B–$4B: $2,199 $733
• $500M–$1B: $1,949 $649
• $125M–$500M: $1,699 $566
• $50M–$125M: $999 $333
• <$50M: Free!

One All-Access Membership offers unlimited access and is designed to remove barriers and expand opportunity.

All Council members enjoy virtual networking opportunities, admission to all Council-specific meetings, and access to all discussion and presentation materials following each session. Plus, as a GoWest member, you also have access to Credit Union Conversations, an online forum.

Whether you’re looking for compliance clarity, lending insight, marketing innovation, or leadership inspiration, GoWest Councils provide a focused forum to connect, collaborate, and move your credit union forward.

Register today and be part of the conversation.

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