Schedule

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

4:00 PM - Seizing the Moment: Why Credit Unions Must Act Now on Payments Innovation. In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, member expectations are shifting, and seamless real-time payment experiences are no longer optional . . . they’re essential. Credit unions must embrace innovation now to stay competitive, meet member demands, and ensure future relevance. This session will explore the urgency of payments transformation, the risks of inaction, and the strategic moves credit unions can make today to lead the way. Features Yvonne Stelpflug, SVP of Client Growth Management at Velera.

4:50 PM - The Shield Wall Effect: Why Collaboration Is the Only Defense in the Era of Industrialized Fraud. Financial services providers must collaborate in defense against fraudsters who are more organized, sophisticated, and industrialized. Meghan Sutherland, CEO of FiVerity, and Gregg Stephens, Fraud Strategy Manager at DCU, will explore how financial institutions can band together to form a "shield wall" against modern fraud threats. They'll highlight how secure, real-time intelligence sharing enables earlier detection, faster response, and stronger prevention. This talk will demonstrate why breaking down silos is not just smart—it's essential.

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 the 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 socializing with friends until the 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.

11:00 AM - 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.

1:15 PM - The Latest in Fintech Developments for CUs - A panel discussion with Sam Das of TruStage and Arjun Sahgal of Ascent.

2:15 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. Moderated by Adam Necrason, AVCU chief
advocacy strategist.

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 popular review of the current national and regional economies, and what it means for credit unions moving forward.