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Registration Open for World Credit Union Conference

The Bahamas to host annual World Council event

MADISON, WI (November 1, 2018) — Attend the premier global credit union education and networking event offered by the financial services industry. World Council of Credit Unions and The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions have opened registration for the annual World Credit Union Conference to be held 28 – 31 July 2019 in The Bahamas, at the Atlantis Resort. For more information and to register visit www.wcuc.org. World Council members who register by 10 May 2019 save US$300 on their conference registration.

More than 1,800 credit union executives and volunteers from over 60 countries are expected to attend. World Council will co-host the annual event with the regional apex organization for the Caribbean sector, The Caribbean Confederation of Credit Unions.

Over 30 educational sessions will be held throughout the four-day event. Conference attendees will hear from industry experts on the following topics:

  • Cybersecurity
  • Fintech
  • Digital Transition
  • Advocacy
  • Blockchain
  • Diversity and Inclusion

The extensive educational program includes 25 concurring breakout sessions, lunch and learns, keynote sessions, a Diversity and Inclusion luncheon and a Solution Center geared towards solving today’s challenges.

Also available to conference participants are day tours and two conference guest programs for the chance to further enjoy the Bahamas and conference activities.

Register on or before 10 May 2019 to take advantage of discounted registration fees. Hotel accommodations at The Atlantis Resort are available on our website for immediate booking.

To learn more information about 2019’s most prestigious credit union event, go to www.wcuc.org.

Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas will host the 2019 World Credit Union Conference, 28 – 31 July.


About World Council of Credit Unions

World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development platform for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach. World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 90 countries. Worldwide, 82,758 credit unions in 97 countries serve 404 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.

Contacts

Greg Neumann
E-mail: gneumann@woccu.org
Phone: +1 608-395-2048

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