CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference

March 2-4, 2021, Virtual
  • Schedule - All times are in Central Time (CT)

    February 23, 2021 - Pre-Conference Sessions

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    11:30am - 12:00pm

    Attendee Orientation (Same session repeats on Feb. 24 & 25)
     - Learn how to navigate the Social27 virtual platform
    12:00pm - 12:30pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    12:30pm - 1:00pm

    Credit Union Advocacy on Capitol Hill (Same session repeats on Feb. 24 & 25)
    1:00pm - 1:45pm

    Sponsor-led Breakout Sessions

    • The Weaponization of Technology
      Sponsored by SHAZAM Inc
    • How Credit Unions Can Leverage AI to Improve Member Financial Health
      Sponsored by GreenPath Financial Wellness
    2:00pm - 2:30pm

    Sponsor Roundtables

    February 24, 2021 - Pre-Conference Sessions

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    11:30am - 12:00pm

    Attendee Orientation (Same session repeats on Feb. 23 & 25)
     - Learn how to navigate the Social27 virtual platform
    12:00pm - 12:30pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    12:30pm - 1:00pm

    Credit Union Advocacy on Capitol Hill (Same session repeats on Feb. 23 & 25)
    1:00pm - 1:45pm

    Sponsor-led Breakout Sessions

    • Driving Member Loyalty in a Digital Age
      Sponsored by Podium
    2:00pm - 2:30pm

    Sponsor Roundtables

    February 25, 2021 - Pre-Conference Sessions

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    11:30am - 12:00pm

    Attendee Orientation (Same session repeats on Feb. 23 & 24)
     - Learn how to navigate the Social27 virtual platform
    12:00pm - 12:30pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    12:30pm - 1:00pm

    Credit Union Advocacy on Capitol Hill (Same session repeats on Feb. 23 & 24)
    1:00pm - 1:45pm

    Sponsor-led Breakout Sessions

    • Breaking Barriers with Data - Using Predictive Analytics to Gain the Upper Hand
      Sponsored by Trellance
    2:00pm - 2:30pm

    Sponsor Roundtables

    March 1, 2021

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    10:30am - 4:30pm

    GAC Young Professional and Crasher Program

    March 2, 2021

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    10:30am - 11:00am

    Virtual Marketplace
    11:00am - 12:15pm

    Opening General Session with Keynote Speaker H.R. McMaster

    Sponsored by CO-OP Financial Services
    12:15pm - 1:00pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    1:00pm - 2:00pm

    CUNA Annual General Meeting & General Session with Keynote Speakers Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel

    Sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group
    2:00pm - 2:30pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    2:30pm - 3:30pm

    GAC Breakout Sessions

    • Navigating the Compliance & Litigation Minefield
      Sponsored by Credit Union Compliance Management SystemTM (CU CMS)
    • The Road to Real-Time Payments: How Fast is Fast Enough
    • How DEI Strengthens Your Credit Union and Improves Advocacy
    • The Economic Outlook & Credit Union Operations
      Sponsored by CO-OP Financial Services
    • Volunteer Advocacy in The Current Environment
      Sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group
    • After COVID: A Multi-Faceted Look at Moving Forward
      Sponsored by CUNA Councils
    3:45pm - 4:30pm

    Sponsor-led Breakout Sessions

    • Using Your Data to Drive Your 2021 Lending Strategy
      Sponsored by CUNA Mutual Group - AdvantEdge Analytics
    • Easy is the New Loyalty: How Digital is Shaping the Future for Credit Union
      Sponsored by PSCU
    • Transcend the Transaction: Supporting Americans' Financial Well-being is More Important Than Ever, But if They Don't Engage, You Can't Help. Let's Engage Them.
      Sponsored by La Macchia Group
    • Becoming the Primary Financial Relationship
      Sponsored by CO-OP Financial Services
    4:30pm - 5:15pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    4:30pm - 5:15pm

    CO-OP ROCKS GAC
    Sponsored by CO-OP Financial Services
    5:30pm - 6:30pm

    National Credit Union Foundation Celebration (separate registration is required)

    March 3, 2021

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Visits (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)
    9:30am - 10:15am

    A Casual Conversation About the Creative Destruction of Banking
    Sponsored by Symitar - A Division of Jack Henry
    10:30am - 11:00am

    Virtual Marketplace
    11:00am - 12:15pm

    General Session with Keynote Speakers:

    • Dr. Scott Gottlieb, M.D. - Sponsored by Podium
    • Soledad O'Brien - Sponsored by PSCU
    12:15pm - 1:00pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    1:00pm - 2:00pm

    GAC Breakout Sessions

    • Current Regulatory Landscape and Future Outlook
      Sponsored by CUNA Compliance & Risk Council
    • Credit Unions & Political Action: How We Advance Credit Unions at the Ballot Box
    • The Thing You Do
    • Regulating Fintechs in Today's Banking Marketplace
    • Through the Leadership Lens - Anticipating the Great Re-Set
      Sponsored by CUNA CEO Council
    • Voter and Consumer Research - Words That Make a Difference
    2:30pm - 3:15pm

    Sponsor-led Breakout Sessions

    • Creating a Culture of Innovation
      Sponsored by State National Companies
    • Success Stories in Unlocking Data for Growth and Engagement
      Sponsored by Fiserv
    • Be the Choice for All Their Business Needs: How Member Business Lending and Business Banking Meet Demand
      Sponsored by Finastra
    • The Benefits of Technology to Your Credit Union and Your Members as Competition Rises
      Sponsored by FIS
    3:30pm - 4:30pm

    ED (Filene) Talk - General Session with Keynote Speaker Kevin Carroll

    Sponsored by CUNA Councils
    4:30pm - 5:15pm

    Virtual Marketplace
    4:30pm - 5:15pm

    The LenderClose Monumental Happy Hour!
    Sponsored by LenderClose

    March 4, 2021

    8:00am - 4:30pm

    Virtual Hill Hikes (Consult your league for state-specific visit schedules)

    March 5, 2021

    10:30am - 4:30pm

    GAC Young Professional and Crasher Program

  • *All times are in Central Time (CT). Schedule is subject to change.

  • Music by DJ Brent is sponsored by Payix