Finance Council Conference 2026
Finance Council Conference 2026
Overview
Four days of collaboration with the sharpest finance minds
Get ready for impactful content and a fresh lineup of industry experts at America’s Credit Unions’ top conference for credit union CFOs and finance professionals. This financial conference delivers learning that strengthens strategic decision-making, supports your financial leadership role, and enhances your credit union’s overall performance.
Gain new financial insights, prepare for strategic decisions, and learn from inspiring keynotes. Network with peers, explore emerging finance trends, and earn valuable CPE credits while enjoying sunny San Diego.
What to expect
At this CFO conference and credit union accounting conference, you will experience:
- Expert-led sessions covering accounting, asset liability management, risk management, capital markets, financial technology, strategic leadership, credit union succession planning, and credit union contract negotiation
- Timely topics that include AI in finance, economic trends, regulatory updates, stablecoin policy, faster payments, liquidity risk, and other emerging financial issues that affect credit unions
- Inspiring keynotes, peer networking opportunities, and sessions that support the earning of CPE credits
Open to both Council and non-Council members (Council members do receive a discount!), you’ll hear content crafted by the Finance Council that directly supports your finance role. Return home ready to take on challenges and propel your credit union forward.
Plus, customize your conference experience with an optional post-conference workshop.
Earn your recertification
This event qualifies as a recertification option for the Certified Credit Union Investments Professional (CCUIP) and offers a focused, high-value learning experience for financial leaders.
Who should attend
- Credit union CFOs
- Credit union finance executives and finance professionals
- Credit union professionals seeking CPE credits
- Finance Council members
Schedule
A detailed schedule will be available soon. In the meantime, here’s a preview of key topics you’ll explore at the conference.
- Margin management
- Off-balance sheet exposure
- Best practices in contract negotiation
- Key ratios - and noted concerns from FPRs
- Branch profitability
- Evaluating mergers and acquisitions
- Tax and regulatory updates
- Real-world AI solutions in CUs
- Faster payments
- Liquidity risk trends
- Stablecoin regulations
- Annual economic update
- ALM (asset liability management)
- Credit union succession planning
Pricing & Registration
Early bird price until March 20, 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: Saturday, May 16. Networking activities begin Sunday afternoon, May 17, followed by a Welcome Reception that evening. General sessions kick off Monday morning. Nearest airport: SAN - San Diego International Airport |
Located directly next to the San Diego marina, the Marriott Marquis San Diego provides a relaxing stay. Take in the waterfront and impressive views of the city while enjoying the hotel’s spa, outdoor pools, and award-winning restaurants.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Marriott Marquis San Diego
333 W Harbor Dr
San Diego, CA 92101
Hotel phone: 619-234-1500
Hotel Reservation: 619-234-1500
Room Rate: $354 + taxes & fees
Hotel Reservation Deadline: April 23, 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.
Sponsors
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Finance 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.