Conference

Strategic Growth Conference 2027

Conference

Strategic Growth Conference 2027

June 15 - 18, 2027
Tempe, AZ
Omni Tempe
7 E. University Dr.
In Person

Overview

Build a smarter strategy for your credit union to grow, compete, and lead.

Strategic Growth Conference brings together credit union CEOs, presidents, and senior leaders responsible for strategy, growth, and member engagement to tackle today’s biggest challenges, including industry disruption, credit union innovation, digital transformation, and staying competitive in a rapidly evolving market. Through expert-led sessions, peer discussions, and real-world case studies, attendees gain practical, credit union-specific strategies to align leadership, leverage emerging technologies, and drive measurable growth. This leadership conference delivers forward-looking insights and proven approaches to help credit unions stay relevant, strengthen member value, and outperform the competition.  

Why attend  

  • Build a forward-looking approach to strategic growth that drives long-term business success.
  • Learn proven credit union membership growth strategies to attract, engage, and retain members.
  • Strengthen credit union strategic planning with actionable methods that align leadership and deliver measurable results.
  • Gain insights from executive peers on leadership alignment, culture, and talent challenges that impact performance. 

Who should attend

  • Credit union chief executives, including presidents and CEOs
  • Credit union senior leaders, including vice presidents, overseeing community engagement, outreach, operations, marketing, and development
  • Previous attendees of America's Credit Unions' Strategic Growth Conference and/or the NAFCU Strategic Growth Conference 

Schedule

You can expect three days of sessions focused on helping your credit union grow membership, align leadership, and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

Stay tuned for the 2027 schedule! In the meantime, check out last year’s lineup for inspiration.

Sessions will focus on

  • Strategic planning
  • Member growth
  • Digital transformation
  • Leadership
  • Emerging trends 

Attendee Info

Code of Conduct

We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe. For more information, see our Code of Conduct.

Cancellations

All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to [email protected]. Cancellations received more than 30 days before the event are subject to a 25% administrative fee on the order total. 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 costs may apply. Please provide the event name, current participant name, and new participant name to [email protected].

FAQs

Strategic Growth Conference is a leadership-focused event for credit union executives and leaders centered on strategic planning, innovation, and long-term growth in a rapidly evolving credit union and financial services environment. 

Sessions focus on strategic planning, member growth, digital transformation, leadership, and emerging trends shaping the future of credit unions.

Credit unions face rapid change in technology, competition, member expectations, and growth channels. This event helps leaders gain proven growth frameworks, peer insights, and strategies to stay competitive and future‑ready. 

This event focuses specifically on growth strategy and executive-level decision-making, combining peer insights with forward-looking topics like innovation and digital transformation.

Unlike broader leadership events, this conference is tailored to credit unions and addresses industry-specific challenges, growth opportunities, and regulatory realities. 

Growth comes from combining strong member experience, digital innovation, and targeted engagement strategies that meet evolving member expectations. Learn more by registering today! 

Digital transformation is reshaping how credit unions serve members, requiring leaders to invest in technology, data, and personalized experiences to remain competitive. Learn more by registering today! 

Yes, content evolves each year to reflect new trends, emerging risks, and changing industry dynamics, making it valuable for returning leaders.

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