Schedule

10:00 AM - Golf at the Mountain Course at Spruce Peak. Tee times to be assigned beginning at this time.

4:00 PM - The Latest in Payment Evolution. A panel discussion by Brian Scott, Velera, and a leading expert from VISA (TBA).

4:50 PM - Breaking Down Congress, the Administration & What It Means to CUs. Carrie Hunt, Chief Advocacy Officer for America's Credit Unions, brings her hands-on expertise to Enlighten.

5:45 PM - Vendor Social - Meet current and future business partners, the latest in services they provide and more over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Don't forget to collect stamps from each vendor to participate in Vendor Dessert Social gift drawings later that evening.

8:30 PM - Vendor Dessert Social - Make your own dessert from an array of savory items while socilaizing with friends until announcement of the many Vendor Bingo prizes.

8:30 AM - Life Simulation. Walk in the shoes of financially challenged members for a virtual month to learn new understandings of members we serve. Conducted by Vermont CU Young Professionals.

12:15 PM - Member & Consumer Financial Literacy Realities. Local and national data on adult financial literacy and succesful steps in improvement by John Pelletier, originator of the nationally reknowned Center for Financial Literacy at Champlain College.

1:30 PM - The Latest in Fintech Developments for CUs - A panel discussion with Sam Das of TruStage and Arjun Sahgal of Ascent.

2:30 PM - The Future of Moving Money - Robert Bench of Radius addresses the latest developments in federal movement of money and private sector alternatives.

3:30 PM - Keeping It Human: Tech, Trust & AI - Impact on CU Member Centric Mission. Growth and business transformation strategist Samantha Paxson explores how CUs can sustain trust and transparency with members while integrating advancements in machine learning, AI, and associated technologies. She'll address current AI capabilities and potential fintech partnerships to tailor services and enhance member satisfaction. Hear insights from consumer research and behavioral trends, and their impact on transforming member engagement and CU financial performance.

8:30 AM - Economic Review & Update. Mike Schenk, chief economist at America's Credit Unions, presents his always inciteful and popluar review of the current national and regional economies, and what it means for credit unions moving forward.