Marketing, PR & Development Council Conference 2026
Marketing, PR & Development Council Conference 2026
Overview
Explore. Engage. Elevate. Transform your credit union’s marketing
As a credit union marketer or business developer, you have an infinite number of tools and resources to hone your promotional growth strategies. Marketing, PR & Development Council Conference is your one-stop shop for empowering and advancing your marketing through the latest strategies and tactics. Learn how to better amplify your credit union’s story, discuss need-to-know hot topics and trends, gain innovative perspectives, and network with hundreds of peers from the credit union marketing and business development world.
With content crafted by the Marketing, PR & Development Council, the lineup will cover topics relevant to your role, including marketing, public relations, business development, community development, and leadership. Sessions and panels will be interactive and led by the industry’s leading experts. Whether you’re a Council member or not, you’ll want to be part of the excitement!
After four days in beautiful Colorado, you’ll leave feeling inspired, refreshed, and equipped with tons of new and creative ideas to bring back to your credit union.
Who should attend
- Marketing, PR & Development Council members (Note: This conference is open to Council and non-Council members, though Council members enjoy discounted pricing.)
- Credit union marketing professionals
- Credit union PR professionals
- Credit union business development professionals
- Credit union community development professionals
- Credit Union Certified Marketing Executive (CUCME) designees
- Certified Credit Union Business Development Professional (CBDP) designees
Diamond AwardsWe will also celebrate and honor the winners of the prestigious Diamond Awards. For more information or to nominate a deserving individual/credit union, visit the awards page. |
Schedule
Stay tuned! The final schedule will be shared closer to the event. View the schedule outline below.
Share your thoughts
By completing this short survey, please tell us what topics matter most to you and what you hope to find on this year’s schedule.
Pricing & Registration
Early bird price until January 23, 2026
Members in multiple categories receive the lowest price.
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 25%
- League staff save 20%
- Multi-Attendee discount - Register four attendees and get the 5th free
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.
Other non-credit union attendees should contact us to confirm eligibility.
Need help accessing member pricing? Contact 800-356-9655 or hello@americascreditunions.org.
Hotel & Travel
Recommended travelArrive: Sunday, March 22, 2026 Depart: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 Nearest airport: Denver International Airport (DEN) |
Standing at the edge of the Front Range, Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, our hotel in Aurora, CO near Denver International Airport, showcases the state’s alpine charm and offers guests a welcome reprieve from the typical mountain resort stays. From our thrilling
Arapahoe Springs Water Park to an exciting lineup of family-friendly activities and entertainment, there’s something for the entire family to enjoy at our luxury hotel in Aurora, Colorado. Guests can relax on the beautiful new Grand Lodge Lawn with stunning mountain views. Enjoy five delicious restaurants, bars, the world-class Relâche Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center. With a fantastic water park, seasonal events, entertainment and proximity to local attractions, Gaylord Rockies Resort is the place where you can enjoy more of everything you love.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Gaylord Rockies Resort & Conference Center
6700 North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado, 8001
Hotel phone: 720-452-6900
Hotel reservation phone: 888-840-3143
Rate rate: $339.98 + $28 resort fee
Hotel reservation deadline: March 4, 2026
(Rooms may sell out before this deadline.)
*Room rates and availability cannot be guaranteed. Rooms may be sold out prior to the reservation deadline, so make your reservations 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 online here
- Call to book: (800) 328-1111 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code NY3XT
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation 800 number.
United Airlines
- To make flight reservations online please click on discount code ZR7G651311
- Call to book: (800) 426-1122 (Mon. through Fri. from 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET) and use code ZR7G651311
Attendee Info
Code of Conduct
We want everyone's event experience to be welcoming, respectful, and safe.
Cancellations
All cancellations must be received in writing. Please explain the cancellation briefly and submit it via email to hello@americascreditunions.org. 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 hello@americascreditunions.org.
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