Check Out the Line Up of Breakout Sessions at ACCELERATE 25!

​We're gearing up for ACCELERATE 25, April 21-23 at Mystic Lake Center. This will be a landmark event celebrating a century of service and community impact for Minnesota Credit Unions.

Enjoy more breakout sessions designed to foster collaboration and innovative thinking:

• Keynote Speakers:
  • Tuesday Keynote: Economic Insights: Navigating the Future, Shawn DuBravac
  • Closing Keynote: The Hero Effect, Kevin Brown
• Panel Discussion: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Fraud: Trends, Threats, and Tactics for Credit Unions
• Breakout Sessions: 
  • Building a Digital-First Strategy: How Credit Unions Can Lead in the Next Era of Banking, industry panel
  • Board Governance: Governing at the Speed of Digital, Tim Harrington
  • Credit Union Taxation: Current Status and What’s at Stake, Mark Lynch and Trey Hawkins
  • Renewable Energy Lending as a Consumer Lending Innovation: Financing the Future, Azra Samiee Inclusiv 
  • AI & the Future of Credit Unions: How to Leverage AI for Security, Efficiency & Growth, Conor Smith
  • Talent Acquisition and Retention Strategies: Kristen Mashburn
  • Managing your Balance Sheet in a Declining Rate Environment, Greg Tomaszewicz
  • Project Management Meets Process Excellence: A Roadmap for Sustainable Change, Jeremiah Worthington  ​

So...What Else is New?

• 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!
• Fresh Approach to Recognition: 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. 

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