HR & Organizational Development Council Conference 2027
HR & Organizational Development Council Conference 2027
Overview
Connect, learn, and lead with HR and organizational development professionals
Obtain new perspectives on boosting employee engagement strategies, learn to build an effective learning culture, and take your strategic HR initiatives to new heights at HR & Organizational Development Council Conference.
The lineup, crafted by the HR & Organizational Development Council, will cover need-to-know topics, including artificial intelligence in HR, workforce optimization, crafting an effective total rewards strategy, and talent pipeline development. After four days of learning and collaborating, you’ll head home with confidence to lead with change and promote your credit union’s purpose.
Stay tuned for upcoming details on next year’s conference. Sign up for updates here.
What you’ll gain
- Tools, resources, and real-world case studies that will help you grow your impact and fully support your employees
- Insights into timely topics impacting your team’s strategies, such as the HR role in M&A, the post-merger integration process, and the impact of AI on HR
- Dozens of new connections with fellow HR and organizational development leaders, plus their perspectives on challenges and opportunities for growth
Who should attend
- HR & Organizational Development Council members
- Note: This conference is open to Council and non-Council members, though Council members enjoy discounted pricing.
- Credit union HR executives
- Credit union HR professionals
- Credit union learning and development professionals
- Credit union training professionals
- Credit union employee well-being professionals
- Past attendees of CUNA HR and Organizational Development Council Conference
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Excellent offering of topics and learning opportunities for all levels of HR experience and credit union sizes!
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Come and immerse yourself in the credit union HR space! You will leave the conference enriched with knowledge and connections.
Past attendee -
The relationships you build are absolutely worth the time. Show up ready to network, ask questions, and connect with fellow attendees. The people here are incredibly willing to share, support, and help one another.
Past attendee
Schedule
Help shape the agenda! The final schedule will be shared closer to the event. Complete this short survey to tell us what topics matter most and what you hope to see included.
While the new sessions are being finalized, check out last year’s lineup for inspiration.
Hotel & Travel
| Arrive: Monday, April 19; the event will begin Tuesday, April 20, with the pre-conference workshop Depart: Friday, April 23; the event will conclude by 10 a.m. ET Nearest airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) |
Magical memories begin at Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace. As an official Walt Disney World® hotel, stay next door to Disney parks, and have direct access to Disney Springs® via the pedestrian skybridge. When you’re not in sessions, take a dip in the lazy river and enjoy six onsite dining options.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace
1900 E Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-2206
(407) 827-2727
Hotel reservation deadline
3/18/2027
Room rate
$259.00 + taxes & fees
Hotel reservation
(800) HILTONS
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may sell out before the reservation deadline, so make your reservation early! Room reservations and fees are the responsibility of the registrant. To claim this room rate, call for reservations 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 NY4W7
- 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 HR & Organizational Development Council Conference.
America’s Credit Unions events provide great opportunities to build relationships and get your brand in front of credit union leaders around the country. More details on sponsorships for this event can be found on our Exhibiting & Sponsorship Opportunities page.
FAQs
This is a leadership-focused conference for credit union HR and organizational development professionals centered on culture, people strategy, and long-term workforce growth.
This event is ideal for HR leaders, talent and learning professionals, and organizational development practitioners who influence culture, leadership development, and employee experience.
No. The conference is open to both Council and non‑Council members, though members receive discounted pricing.
No. The content is relevant for both senior leaders and hands-on HR, L&D, and OD professionals involved in strategy and execution.
Topics typically include leadership development, organizational culture, employee engagement, workforce planning, and how emerging trends like AI affect HR strategy.
Sessions are designed specifically for the credit union environment, emphasizing peer learning and challenges unique to cooperative financial institutions.
HR & Organizational Development Council Conference focuses on leadership, culture, and organizational strategy, while HR Compliance Certification School is dedicated to HR regulations, and compliance education with attached certification or recertification tracks for the CHRCP™ designation.
Attendees will bring back practical ideas for leadership development, workforce planning, and employee engagement shaped by real credit union experiences.
This conference helps HR and OD leaders strengthen culture, leadership, and people strategy - areas that directly affect retention, engagement, and long‑term performance.
The conference attracts HR and OD professionals from credit unions of varying sizes who are navigating similar workforce and culture challenges.