GAC 2026 Session Descriptions

8:30 - 8:45 a.m. 

Coviance
Industry Trends Shaping Home Equity in 2026
Omar Jordan, Founder & CEO

With home equity at historic highs, opportunity is growing. Omar Jordan breaks down 2026 trends, from evolving member needs and rising debt to intensifying fintech competition.

8:50 - 9:05 a.m.

Scienaptic AI
From Artificial to Conscious Intelligence: The Next AI Leap
Chad Wilcox, SVP Lending, Credit Union of Colorado; Patrick McElhenie, Chief Growth Officer, Scienaptic AI

AI is moving beyond automation to conscious intelligence. Learn how credit unions can use contextual, member-aware AI to build trust and scale relationships responsibly.

11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

FICO - America’s Credit Unions Visionary
Omnichannel Communications - Advanced Technology and Trends
Richard Levesque, Solution Sales Sr. Associate Partner

We’ll demonstrate the latest technologies and trends that make it possible to hyper-personalize member interactions across communication channels.

12:05- 12:20 p.m.

Allied Solutions- America’s Credit Unions Visionary
Why Data Connectivity is the New Growth Strategy
Mark Rodriguez, SVP, Southern Region

Growth, speed, and relevance now depend on how well data moves across the organization. This session reframes connectivity as a strategic lever for credit unions.

12:25 - 12:40 p.m.

Upstart - America’s Credit Unions Visionary
AI and the Next Era of Credit Union Growth
Nick Van Sistine, Director of Sales

AI is reshaping consumer lending faster than any prior technology shift. Discover how credit unions can drive growth with AI while improving returns and mitigating risk.

12:45 - 1:00 p.m.

DDJ Myers- America’s Credit Unions Visionary
Compensation: What Boards and CEOs Need to Pay Attention To    
Peter Myers, MSC, PCC, SVP

From accountability to rewards, the CEO compensation landscape has shifted. Get a sneak peek at the latest trends and best practices in this Visionary session.

4:30 - 4:45 p.m.

LendKey - America’s Credit Unions Visionary
 

8:10 - 8:25 a.m.

Allied Solutions- America’s Credit Unions Visionary    
Why Data Connectivity is the New Growth Strategy    
Mark Rodriguez, SVP, Southern Region    

Growth, speed, and relevance now depend on how well data moves across the organization. This session reframes connectivity as a strategic lever for credit unions.

8:30- 8:45 a.m.

Federal Reserve Financial Services    
How Credit Unions Can Lead with Send-Side Innovation    
Lance Wagner, Assistant Vice President 

Discover how credit unions can leverage instant payments to boost revenue, member satisfaction, and efficiency — plus tackle fraud and liquidity challenges.

8:50 - 9:05 a.m.    

InvestiFi    
Protecting Assets: Embedding Investing to Keep Member Dollars In-House    
Kian Sarreshteh, CEO and Co-Founder

Member dollars are quietly leaving credit unions through off-platform investing. Learn how embedded digital investing can help stop the silent drain.
                
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Casap    
From Fraud to Trust: Why Chartway Members Say Thanks    
Rob Keatts, EVP, Chief Strategy Officer, Chartway Credit Union; Shanthi Shanmugam, CEO and Co-Founder, Casap

Join a fireside chat on rising first-party fraud in credit unions and how Chartway turned disputes into positive NPS, stronger trust, and member thank you notes.

12:05 - 12:20 p.m.    

Alloy    
Unpacking 2026 Fraud Trends: What Credit Unions Need to Know    
Sara Seguin, Director, Fraud Advisory        

Learn what’s changing in credit union fraud in 2026: top attack types, where losses hit hardest, and how peers are investing to stop it.

12:25 - 12:40 p.m.

Creatio    
From Automation to Advocacy: How AI Agents Amplify the Credit Union Voice    
Chris Jackson, Marketing & Strategy Lead, Financial Services        

Credit unions face rising regulatory, economic, and member pressures. This session shows how Creatio’s AI Agents boost agility, governance, and innovation to strengthen competitiveness and advocacy.