CCUA’s 2024 National Conference for Canada’s Credit Unions took place in Calgary, from May 5 to 8. The event welcomed over 800 attendees from coast to coast, and featured 3 keynote speakers, 7 Main Stage events, 17 breakout sessions, over 50 exhibitors in the Trade Show, and countless networking opportunities including the Denin & Diamonds Gala!
See below for the conference highlights:
Sunday, May 5
- NEXTGEN Leadership Intensive Program
- Welcome Reception at Studio Bell – Home of the National Music Centre
Monday, May 6
- Welcoming Remarks
- Opening Keynote by Dan Pontefract
- Mainstage Session: Desjardins Economic Outlook with Marc Desormeaux, Principal Economist
- Lunch & Learn sessions
- Concurrent Sessions (Artificial Intelligence, Affordable Housing, Consumer Protection, Climate Risks, etc.)
- Trade Show with over 50 exhibitors
Tuesday, May 7
- Keynote by Merge Gupta-Sunderji
- Mainstage Sessions: GWLN Networking Breakfast, Governance and ICD, Growing Sustainably
- Concurrent Sessions (Payments Modernization, Venture Capital, Accessibility/DEI, Regulations, Financial Literacy, etc.)
- Trade Show with over 50 exhibitors
- Gala Dinner and Awards (Denim and Diamonds theme)
Wednesday, May 8
- Mainstage Fireside Chat with insights from the U.S. : Troy Stang, President & CEO of GoWest Credit Union Association
- Future of Credit Union Combinations: Sector Growth and Consolidation
- Closing Keynote by Joe Roberts
Thank you to all of our conference delegates, sponsors and exhibitors – we hope that this diverse event provided a rich networking and learning experience for you all, and left you feeling ready to TRANSFORM.