​Join Us for the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Credit Unions in Minnesota at Accelerate 25!

We’re thrilled to invite you to ACCELERATE 25, April 21–23 at the Mystic Lake Center in Prior Lake. You won’t want to miss this landmark event celebrating a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions, along with engaging guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, the state’s largest tradeshow and opportunities to support great causes. 
What’s New This Year?
  • Expanded Agenda: Enjoy more breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovative thinking.
  • Enhanced Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers and industry leaders like never before!
  • Themed Anniversary Party: Step back in time and join us for a dazzling 1925-themed celebration supporting the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and Committees—don’t miss the chance to celebrate our rich history in style!
We’re also embracing a fresh approach to our recognition format this year. While we won’t be having the traditional awards breakfast, we’re excited to incorporate new ways to celebrate the incredible contributions of our credit unions throughout the event and shine a light on the remarkable work done over the past year. See more details below.

Let’s come together to celebrate our achievements and look forward to the future of credit unions!

Registration ends Friday, April 4.

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 Monday, March 24.
Step into the Spotlight at the Celebration Booth!
​Join us at the Celebration Booth, the most exciting stop at the conference trade show! This is the ultimate red-carpet experience where our annual award winners get the star treatment. Pick up your award, strike a pose in front of our backdrop, and let the cameras roll as you share your story. Don't miss out—let's celebrate your credit union’s success!

The Celebration Booth will be open during tradeshow hours, and we’ve scheduled the following times for winners to stop by, pick up their award, take photos, and be interviewed about their entry. 

Award Pick Up Schedule:
  • 9:00-10:00 am Political Involvement
  • 11:30 am-1:00pm Marketing Awards
  • 2:00-2:30 pm Desjardins Youth and Adult Financial Literacy
  • 3:15-3:45 pm Dora Maxwell and Louise Herring
  • 4:30-5:30 pm Milestone Anniversaries

View the full list of award recipients.

Please note the Foundation Awards and Professional and Director of the Year will be recognized at the 100th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration Tuesday evening. 
Celebrate a Century of Impact at Accelerate 25’s 100th Anniversary Party
Step back in time and join us for a dazzling 1925-themed celebration supporting the Minnesota Credit Union Foundation and Committees—don’t miss the chance to celebrate our rich history and honor credit union excellence in style! The event will feature a 1920s speakeasy theme, complete with a password for entry, vintage-inspired cocktails, and a few surprises! Attendees are encouraged to dress in their best Roaring Twenties attire! Attendance is included with your Accelerate 25 registration. 

Agenda:
6:30 – 7:30 PM: Dinner Stations and Networking
7:30 – 8:00 PM: Program & Special Recognitions – including our 2025 Foundation Awards and Professional and Director of the Year Recognitions.
8:00 – 10:00 PM: Social with live music by The Covers
​Accelerate 25 Schedule at a Glance
Monday, April 21      
Pre-Conference Events
4:00-5:30 CEO Roundtable
4:00-5:30 Executive Team Roundtable
5:30-6:30 CEO, Executive Team, and Sponsor Reception
 
Tuesday, April 22     
8:00-8:45     Networking coffees
  1. Director and Supervisory Committee
  2. Women's Leadership Network
  3. Current and former Trailblazers
  4. Grassroot Coordinators
  5. Credit Union Development Educators
  6. Chapter Leadership
          
9:00-10:00       Registration, Exhibit Hall Opens, Breakfast
9:00-9:30         Association Health Plan mini session
10:00 -11:30    General Session and MnCUN Annual Business Meeting
11:30-1:00       Exhibit Hall and Lunch
12:30-1:00       CU Law mini session
1:00-2:00         General Session Panel Discussion: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Fraud: Trends, Threats, and Tactics for Credit Unions
2:00 - 2:30       Break in Exhibit Hall
                          CU Partners Meeting
2:30-3:15         Breakout sessions
  1. Building a Digital-First Strategy: How Credit Unions Can Lead in the Next Era of Banking, industry panel
  2. Board Governance: Governing at the Speed of Digital, Tim Harrington
  3. Credit Union Taxation: current status and what’s at stake, Mark Lynch and Trey Hawkins
  4. Renewable Energy Lending as a Consumer Lending Innovation: Financing the Future, Azra Samiee Inclusiv 

3:15-3:45         Break in Exhibit Hall
3:45 - 4:30       Tuesday Keynote: Economic Insights: Navigating the Future, Shawn DuBravac
4:30-5:30         Exhibit Hall Reception
6:30 -10:00     100th Anniversary Dinner and Celebration
             
Wednesday, April 23            
8:30-9:00        Registration,  Trulync Medicare Advisors mini session
9:00-9:45         Breakfast and Peer Networking
10:00-10:45    Breakout Sessions
  1. AI & the Future of Credit Unions: How to Leverage AI for Security, Efficiency & Growth, Conor Smith
  2. Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies: Kristen Mashburn
  3. Managing your Balance Sheet in a Declining Rate Environment, Greg Tomaszewicz
  4. Project Management Meets Process Excellence: A Roadmap for Sustainable Change, Jeremiah Worthington 

11:00-12:00    Closing Keynote: The Hero Effect, Kevin Brown
12:00               Conference concludes