Shape the future of credit union advocacy at the largest and most influential government relations conference in the credit union industry. 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.
Following a year of significant wins, including the success of the Don’t Tax My Credit Union campaign, our industry is more energized than ever. Now is the time to build on that success, tell your stories, ignite collective action, and shape what comes next.
What you’ll experience at GAC 2026
- Dynamic sessions featuring a powerful mix of federal policymakers, regulatory leaders, and industry experts who shape credit union priorities and drive real-world impact.
- Coordinated Capitol Hill meetings led by your state league, designed to amplify credit unions’ unified voice and advance our shared legislative agenda.
- The largest exhibit hall in the credit union industry, featuring innovative products, solutions, and strategies that empower your institution to grow and compete.
- Targeted networking opportunities that bring together influential credit union leaders, policy insiders, communications experts, and advocacy professionals for meaningful collaboration.
- Unified action that protects our industry, strengthens our communities, tells our story, and propels the credit union movement forward.
Who should attend
GAC is for leaders who are passionate about advocacy and making real change for the industry. No other event delivers the alignment, access, and action that GAC does. If you’re invested in the future of credit unions, your place is here.
- Credit union executives, CEOs, and board members
- Professionals in government relations and political affairs, including those engaged with a political action committee (PAC)
- Communication and marketing strategists, member engagement leaders
- League and system leaders
- First-time advocates and emerging voices
- Industry partners, fintechs, and service providers
- Anyone passionate about protecting, empowering, and advancing the credit union mission
State Impact Reports
Credit Unions are essential in the GoWest Region and good for the state economies. The impressive economic and community impact has been documented through a GoWest survey of member credit unions.
Download Events App
The official mobile app for GoWest’s highly anticipated events, including the MAXX Convention & Trade Show, Day at the Capitol Events, Executives, and more. Members of the GoWest Credit Union Association can review all of the latest event information in one convenient place, including agendas, session descriptions, speaker bios, and more. Network with fellow attendees and share your favorite moments via messaging or the in-app social channel.
The App will be available a week out from the event.
Safety & Risk Policy
Please read through the Assumption of Risk and GoWest’s Code of Conduct in preparation for this event. The health and safety of our members, partners, and team, are of utmost concern.