The 2022 Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference
#CUNAGAC at the Washington Convention Center National Political Leaders Including Cuddy, Hood, Hauptman to Address the CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
WASHINGTON, DC (March 1, 2022) — The 2022 Credit Union National Association’s Governmental Affairs Conference (CUNA GAC) will take place February 28-March 2 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. CUNA GAC is the premier event for political impact in the credit union industry, gathering thousands of industry leaders to remind policymakers how credit unions advance communities and empower financial well-being.
This annual event will feature a slew of congressional speakers, keynote addresses and breakout session panelists throughout the week. There will be a reserved section for press during each general session and you can RSVP for complimentary press registration here.
Today’s full schedule of events, which is subject to change, can be found below. Additional details for the week are found at the bottom of this email.
Note: *Indicates events that are closed to press and/or off the record.
Tuesday, March 1st
9:30 am – Remarks from National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) Board Member Rodney Hood
9:45 am – Remarks by incoming CUNA Chairman Tony Budet, President/CEO of University Federal Credit Union
10:00 am – Remarks from NCUA Board Member Kyle Hauptman
10:20 am – Remarks by WOCCU President/CEO, Elissa McCarter – Laborde
10:30 am – Keynote address from Amy Cuddy, Social psychologist, NYT-bestselling author
11:30 am – Exhibit Hall Opens
1:00 pm – Breakout Sessions
2:30 pm – Economic Update and Implications for Credit Unions with CUNA Chief Economist Mike Schenk
2:30 pm – Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions, 1:00 – 2:15 PM
Digital in the Credit Union Movement: Awareness, Strategic Imperatives & Collaborative Opportunities
Hear how the Credit Union System Digitization Working Group has worked to identify the strategic imperatives, gaps and opportunities for credit unions to remain relevant and thrive. We’ll explain how those ideas are being translated into actionable solutions through system collaboration.
The Future of Grassroots & Communicating with Lawmakers
While grassroots advocacy has changed over the past few years, communicating with lawmakers remains a continuous process. Join us to learn how leveraging social media and combining analytics with real life stories can help get our messages through to legislators.
Insight on Alexandria: Behind the Scenes at NCUA
This panel discussion will provide insights on how NCUA operates and what is expected from the agency in 2022. We will hear from former NCUA officials on their perspectives on the agency and what they expect to see in the future.
Improving Service to Women, an International Perspective
Women face numerous obstacles when it comes to obtaining responsible financial products around the world. Learn how the international experience and focus can help you improve its service to women and your members to grow Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
Cryptocurrency’s Move to the Mainstream: How (and Why) Credit Unions Should Prepare
While multiple studies confirm that a majority of Americans would prefer to conduct cryptocurrency transactions through their financial institution, they also reveal a broad cross-section of the population already engaged in crypto, siphoning significant balances from banks and credit unions to fund these activities. The first wave of credit unions are now venturing into the crypto sphere, following the NCUA’s recent guidance clarifying that federally insured credit unions may provide such services through partnerships. This interactive panel discussion will explore near-term opportunities, available technologies, and the cryptocurrency market’s longer-term outlook.
Rethinking Your Payments Strategy to Meet Member Expectations
Rethink your revenue strategy to engage with members in their everyday lives via payments. This interactive session will examine the latest consumer research and payments technologies and propose how credit unions of any size can implement a successful payment strategy based on member lifestyles.
Presented by CO-OP
Breakout Sessions, 2:30 – 3:45 PM
Laying the Foundation for a Transformational Digital Lending Experience
Understand how emerging lending technologies can aid you in the transformation and digitization of your credit union.
Presented by Origence, A CU Direct Brand
Putting it All Together: Enhancing your Advocacy Through Strategic Communications
Telling the credit union story is a critical piece of our 360-degree advocacy strategy. This panel of legislative and communications experts will discuss key communications strategies that can bring your advocacy to the next level.
New Sheriff in Town: What to Expect From the CFPB Under Director Rohit Chopra
Director Rohit Chopra took the reins at the CFPB in October 2021 and is expected to take the Bureau in a different direction from the prior administration. Hear our panel of experts discuss what to expect under his leadership in the areas of rulemaking, supervision and enforcement. The panel will also discuss how these changes are likely to impact credit unions at or near the $10 billion threshold for CFPB supervision.
Credit Unions & the 2022 Midterm Elections: A Look Ahead
The 2022 Midterm Elections are fast approaching, with control of Congress at stake. What can we expect from both parties, what issues will decide the election, and what can you do to ensure our movement’s voice is heard and our champions elected?
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: The Key to Advancing Communities, Financial Well-Being for All and our Future
CUNA research finds that most credit unions recognize the power of DEI as a key to advancing communities, ensuring that our efforts to foster Financial Well-Being truly are for all, and securing our future as a movement. The last two years have deepened disparities and increased the urgency of DEI. Hear from thought leaders on DEI, leading credit unions large and small from around the country, as they share specific steps they have taken to help move the needle on issues like banking deserts, financial equity and inclusion that is bridging economic gaps for underserved and marginalized groups, such as communities of color, low-income groups, LGBTQ+, and more.
*Credit Union CEO Roundtable Discussions & Idea Exchange
Don’t miss your opportunity to network, share insights and collaborate with other forward-thinking credit union CEOs in a candid and enlightening session. This session is conducted by the CUNA CEO Council.
Note: Participants don’t need to be CUNA CEO Council members, but the session is strictly limited to credit union CEOs.
Presented by CUNA Councils
Economic Update & Implications for CUs
In an environment characterized by crisis, uncertainty and increasing complexity of important trends are magnified. In this session, CUNA economists will explore the following themes and explain the effects they will have on credit union operations in 2022 and beyond:
- Longstanding economic assumptions, relationships and metrics seem less relevant today
- The Fed’s influence has changed
- Politics and the political climate have assumed increasing importance
- Demographic shifts have accelerated
- Disparities in member Financial Well-Being have dramatically widened
- Prospects for lending and general credit union operating results have fundamentally changed
Sponsored by FIS
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