MD|DC Credit Union Association hosts 2022 Tech Summit
(Left to right) front: MD|DC Credit Union Association CEO John Bratsakis; NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood; PSCU Senior Innovation Strategist Lou Grilli; SRM SVP of Client Development Patti Wubbels; The Clearing House SVP, Product Dev. & Strategy, Jim Colassano. Back: Next Edge Crypto Founder Paul Fiore; CU 2.0 Chief Revenue Officer Chris Otey; Bonifii President/CEO John Ainsworth, FRB Principal Economist, Kirstin Wells; Founder & CEO Sievewright & Associates, Mark Sievewright
The MD|DC Credit Union Association hosted its 2022 Tech Summit August 16-17 at the MGM National Harbor in Maryland. The summit explored the digital innovations that are redefining financial services and reshaping the member experience.
The two-day event featured speakers at the forefront of the tech transformation, engaged in panel discussions, and shared real-world success stories. Speakers discussed the technology that is transforming the future of finance, demystifying DeFi and debated over Central Bank Digital Currency. The summit also held its second annual FinTank competition.
“I want to thank our all-star lineup of industry experts and thought leaders who shared their perspective on the opportunities and challenges of developing and adopting a digital growth strategy,” said MD|DC Credit Union Association President/CEO John Bratsakis. “They offered valuable insight that will help credit unions prepare for the future and innovate to stay ahead of the curve.”
NCUA Board Member Rodney Hood kicked of the Tech Summit, calling fintech a “strategic business imperative” and encouraged credit unions to work with financial technology providers to improve operations and member services, as well as help advance financial inclusion. He said the NCUA is looking at developing a fintech rule to guide credit unions in integrating fintech solutions.
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