MAXX
Your MAXX 2026 Get Ready Guide
From what to pack to what to do when you get home, here’s your MAXX 2026 Get-Ready Guide with tips to help you prepare for the experience ahead.
What the Economic Skies Ahead Mean for Credit Unions: Neil Irwin Joins the MAXX Mainstage
At MAXX 2026, Neil Irwin will help attendees make sense of those forces with an analysis of the trends influencing the economy and financial system.
Curious About the MAXX 2026 Agenda? Check Out These Don’t Miss Sessions
With more than 40 sessions on the agenda, MAXX 2026 offers something for every role, experience level, and stage of a credit union career.
Map Out Your MAXX Experience: Dates, Details, and Things to Do Now
With full days of education, networking, the GoWest Solutions Marketplace, and plenty of opportunities for fun, a little advance planning can go a long way.
Make One Last Stop at the MAXX Block Party
After three days of learning, networking, and traveling through credit union history, there’s one final stop to make before heading home: the MAXX Block Party on Friday, Oct. 9.
Support That Changes Lives: GoWest Awards 2026 Member Impact Finalists
The Member Impact award recognizes credit unions that have demonstrated exceptional, measurable member impact through intentional actions, programs, or strategies that produce tangible benefits for members.
Voices That Inspire Action: GoWest Awards 2026 Storytelling with Purpose Finalists
The Storytelling With Purpose award recognizes a credit union that has demonstrated exceptional leadership in storytelling, media engagement, and public messaging to elevate understanding of the Credit Union Difference.
Working Together for Greater Impact: GoWest Awards 2026 Cooperation in Action Finalists
The Cooperation in Action award recognizes two or more credit unions, credit union communities, or professionals from separate credit unions collaborating to create a bigger impact.
Meet Piper: This Year’s CU4Kids Champion Child
This year, attendees will have the opportunity to meet Piper, the 2026 Champion Child, and hear their family’s remarkable story during the Moonlight & Miracles CU4Kids Benefit Auction on Thursday, Oct. 8 in Denver.
MAXX 2026 Agenda Is Live: Explore What’s Ahead
Built with today’s credit union opportunities and challenges in mind, the MAXX agenda delivers a mix of thought-provoking mainstage presentations, practical breakout sessions, interactive discussions, and ideas attendees can take straight back to their organizations.
New MAXX Badge Opens the Door for Young Professionals
GoWest is offering a special, one-day Young Professional Badge for credit union professionals under 40. This discounted registration option gives emerging leaders the chance to experience MAXX firsthand.
Changing Lives, Strengthening Communities: GoWest Awards 2026 Community Impact Finalists
The Community Impact award honors a credit union that has embraced social responsibility through lending programs, charitable giving, multicultural services, or other initiatives that improve financial well-being in the communities they serve.
Your MAXX Adventure Starts in the GoWest Solutions Marketplace
More than 175 exhibitors and sponsors will come together at the MAXX 2026 GoWest Solutions Marketplace, creating a dynamic hub where credit union professionals can explore what’s next.
Putting Employees at the Heart of Success: GoWest Awards 2026 Employee Experience Finalists
The Employee experience award celebrates credit unions that are building strong internal cultures through intentional professional development, supportive environments, and meaningful career growth opportunities.
Who Will Be Taking the Stage This Year? Meet the 2026 GoWest Awards Finalists
We are proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 GoWest Awards, honoring credit unions across the region whose innovation, leadership, and commitment to People Helping People continue to strengthen our Movement.
Emerging Leaders Earn Their Place at MAXX 2026: Meet the 2026 YP Leads
Twenty-four rising stars from across the GoWest region have been selected to participate in the 2026 YP Leads program at MAXX this October in Denver.
Mainstage Moments You Won’t Want to Miss at MAXX 2026
This year’s lineup is designed to challenge perspectives, spark new ideas, and inspire action.
A Week Built with Purpose: Exploring the Themes of MAXX 2026
This year’s conference in Denver will be anchored by daily themes, each offering a focused lens for learning, discussion, and inspiration.
Your Denver Destination for MAXX: Gaylord Rockies Resort
Now’s the perfect time to start planning your trip to the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, where this year’s sessions, events, and experiences will come to life in October.
Help Bring the Credit Union Story to Life at MAXX by Aug. 7
We’ll be weaving real stories from across our region into the MAXX experience to highlight where credit unions have been — and where they’re going. We need your help to make it happen!
Meet the YP Leads Mentors Shaping the Next Generation of Credit Union Leaders
Several of this year’s YP Leads mentors have experienced the program firsthand as former YP Leads, while others bring years of leadership experience and a passion for developing emerging professionals.