Speaker Line Up Announced for ACCELERATE 21 – MnCUN’s Rebranded Annual Conference

Minnesota Credit Union Network's ACCELERATE 21 Conference is planned to be back in person November 18-19, 2021 at the Radisson Blu MOA, Bloomington. MnCUN's biggest event of the year - these 2 days will feature guest speakers, educational sessions, networking, and opportunities to support great causes. 

​We are excited to announce the following General and Break Out Sessions: 

• ACCELERATE Minnesota Credit Unions: Featuring Roxanne Battle and special guest Jim Nussle, CUNA 
• ​Cryptocurrency & the Blockchain: Digital Dollars or Counterfeit Currency, Steve Stasiukonis, President, Secure Network Technologies
• Multicultural Growth Opportunities for Minnesota Credit Unions, Victor Corro, CEO, and Jennifer Esperanza, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Coopera Consulting
• Minnesota Political Update
• Friday Break Out Sessions:
  • The State of Student Lending: The Foundation Scholarship Council
  • The Advantages of CDFI: Pablo DeFilippi, Inclusiv
  • Compliance Hot Topics: Panel
  • The Way Forward: Post-Corona Strategies for Credit Union Directors: Ancin Cooley
  • Making Strategic Choices for Growth: Susan Hochsprung, CUNA Mutual Group
  • Strategies to Keep Banking Human: Jim Perry, Market Insights

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For a full conference schedule or to register, visit the ACCELERATE 21 page online. Early Bird Registration ends Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

MnCUN is committed to the wellbeing of all attendees, guests, sponsors, speakers, and staff as we return to in person events. We will follow the current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and state and local governments that are in effect at the time of the conference. Staff will continue to monitor the situation leading up to and at the event, and communicate any possible changes. 

​With questions, contact MnCUN Vice President of Communications and Engagement Andrea Molnau or Director of Engagement Ben Hering.