Business Lending Roundtable 2027
Business Lending Roundtable 2027
Overview
Learn, share, and advance your commercial lending program
Join fellow credit union lending leaders in New Orleans for two days of peer-driven insight and practical strategies. You'll learn approaches for managing risk, navigating credit stress, leveraging technology, and advancing lending programs responsibly. You can expect candid dialogue, actionable takeaways, and strategies to improve decision-making and position your credit union for sustainable growth.
Topics at a glance
- Managing risk and credit stress: Practical approaches to problem loans, workouts, and portfolio resilience
- Technology and AI in lending: How peers are using systems and data to improve credit decisions
- Portfolio strategy and participations: Real-world insights on reviews, scaling, and shared lending opportunities
- Compliance and examiner insights: What’s changing and how to stay prepared
- Growing commercial lending: Proven strategies for deposits, treasury, SBA, and program expansion
Who should attend
- Commercial lending credit union professionals
- Member business lending (MBL) credit union professionals
- Chief lending officers and commercial lending VPs
- Graduates of Business Lending Certification School
- Past attendees of Business Lending Roundtable
Schedule
Stay tuned! The final schedule will be shared closer to the event. Share your thoughts by completing this short survey. Please tell us what topics matter most to you and what you hope to find on the final schedule.
Pricing & Registration
Early bird price until December 5, 2026
Members in multiple categories receive the lowest price.
Scholarship opportunities
Financial assistance is available through a limited number of scholarships for eligible credit union professionals.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Member discounts
All credit unions are invited to register for this event. Members receive a significant discount. Additional discounts available to member credit unions:
- Less than $50 million in assets save 20%
- Council members save 10%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free (Note: Please include all registrations in the same order for the discount to apply)
Only one discount can be applied per registration. If a registration qualifies for more than one discount, the highest-value discount will be applied. Unsure of your eligibility or need help accessing member pricing? Contact us at (800) 356-9655 or [email protected].
Hotel & Travel
Experience the heart of New Orleans at the New Orleans Marriott, perfectly situated on Canal Street.
Recommended travelArrive: Monday, January 25; the event will begin Tuesday, January 26 at 8:30 a.m. CT Nearest airports: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) |
Nearby attractions
Step outside and discover the vibrant French Quarter, the Warehouse District, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, Caesars Superdome, and the cruise port, all just minutes from your doorstep.
ACCOMMODATIONS
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA, 70130
(504) 581-1000
Hotel reservation deadline
January 4, 2027
Room Rate
$239 + fees & taxes
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may sell out before the reservation deadline, so make your reservations early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call to make a reservation and reference America's Credit Unions.
BOOK YOUR FLIGHT
Discounted airfare through our airline partners:
Delta Airlines
- Book your Delta flight online
- Call to book: (800) 328-1111
- Use code NY3XT
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. ET
United Airlines
- Book your United flight online
- Call to book: (800) 426-1122
- Use code ZSGA935734
- Monday – Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. ET
*Note: There are no service fees for reservations booked via the reservation numbers.
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We are committed to making every event experience welcoming, respectful, and safe.
Cancellations and substitutions
- Cancellations must be submitted in writing to [email protected] with a brief explanation. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee. No refunds will be granted for cancellations received on or after 30 days before the event.
- Substitutions are accepted before the start of the program. Additional fees may apply. Please include the event name, current participant, and new participant name when requesting a substitution to [email protected].
Sponsors
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Business Lending Roundtable. Details will be available soon for sponsorship opportunities.
