​ACCELERATE 24 will take place on April 18 & 19 at a new location - the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. These 2 days will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes. 

Early bird registration ends March 13 and registration closes Wednesday, April 3. 

Lodging:

Room Reservation Link

In addition to booking online, you may also call the Mystic Reservation Center 24/7 that can also assist guests with booking reservations at 952-445-9000. State the dates you would like to stay, and that you are with the MN Credit Union Network Block. ​Room Reservation Deadline is Friday, March 15. Please reach out to Mystic directly for lodging after this date.
 
With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau.
​Accelerate 24 Schedule at a Glance

Wednesday, April 17     
4:00-5:30 pm     Pre-Conference Roundtables
  • CEO Roundtable
  • Executive team Roundtable
5:30-6:30 pm     CEO and Exec Team Happy Hour with Exhibitors
             
Thursday, April 18         
8:00-8:45 am     Pre-Conference Networking Coffees             
  • CEO Coffee with Jim Nussle
  • Director and Supervisory Committee Members
  • Women's Leadership Network members
  • Trailblazers – Current and Past Cohorts
  • Grassroot Coordinators
9:00-10:00 am   Registration, FSC Silent Auction and Exhibit Hall Open. Breakfast in Exhibit Hall.

10:00-11:30 am General Session and Annual Business Meeting: Welcoming Jim Nussle, CEO of America’s Credit Unions, Todd Adams, CEO of Alloya Corporate Credit Union, Kris Williams, CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank, and Susan Hochsprung, Vice President, Sales of TruStage.

11:30-1:00 pm   Lunch in Exhibit Hall

12:30-1:00 pm  WINcentive Prize Linked Savings - mini information session

1:00-2:00 pm     Breakout Sessions
  • Cannabis Banking Panel Discussion
  • AI Readiness
  • Instant Payments and the Changing Member Experience
  • Top Ten Ratios Every Board Member Should Know, and Why

2:00- 2:30 pm    Break in Exhibit Hall

2:00 - 2:30 pm   CU Partners Meeting

2:30-3:30 pm     Breakout Sessions
  • Emerging Risks
  • Open Banking
  • Is CDFI or Low Income Designation Right for my Credit Union?
  • Advocacy for Directors

3:30-4:00 pm     Break in Exhibit Hall

4:00-5:30 pm     Peer Roundtables

4:00-4:30 pm   Association Health Plan - mini information session

5:00-5:30 pm   TruLync Medicare Advisors - mini information session

5:30-7:00 pm     Reception in Exhibit Hall

8:30-11:30 pm   CU for Kids Event
             
Friday, April 19
9:00-10:30 am   Awards Breakfast: with guest emcee Amy Hockert, anchor and special projects reporter at FOX 9 News

10:45-11:45 am General Session: Economic Update with GraphsandLaughs Economist Elliot Eisenberg 

12:00-1:30 pm   Luncheon and Keynote speaker: International Speaker and Violinist Diane Allen, a TEDx/TED Speaker and Thought Leader who speaks on increasing the meaning, joy and fulfillment in one's work and life by Accessing the Flow State.
Join the Minnesota Credit Unions for Kids committee at the Annual CU4Kids Karaoke for Kids event on Thursday, April 18 as a part of ACCELERATE 24. All proceeds from the event to benefit Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare!

This year, Twin Cities Karaoke will offer your favorite songs to sing, take song requests and dance through the night!  

Individual Registration
Individual registrations are open for $20 per attendee for anyone not attending the Accelerate 24 conference. Registered attendees of the Accelerate 24 conference are welcome to attend this event at no additional cost. 

​For further details please see the event flyer! Please contact Kim Peterson via email with any questions.