Credit Union conferences are a great way to learn, be inspired, and connect with industry leaders and innovators. We always come away reinvigorated with ideas for helping our clients grow.
Unfortunately, a majority of our favorite conferences have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Many conferences have switched to a virtual delivery but are still worth investing in. We have included several of these virtual options throughout this article along with a few in-person events that organizations are optimistic will take place.
In the meantime, you can visit our credit union marketing resources page and explore various online marketing strategies for credit unions.
Virtual Credit Union Conferences
Many organizations that regularly host conferences have adapted to the current environment and plan to hold virtual events of some form. Here are some virtual conferences throughout 2021 that you can attend from the comfort and safety of your home or office:
February 3-5, 2021
CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference
March 2-4, 2021
NAFCU Virtual Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee Conference
April 14-15, 2021
2021 CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council Conference
April 20-22, 2021
NAFCU CEOs and Senior Executives Conference
May 12-14, 2021
CUNA Finance Council Virtual Conference Collection
May 18-21, 2021
NAFCU Summer Regulatory Compliance School
August 16-20, 2021
2021 CUNA Operations & Member Experience & Technology Council Conference
September 21-23, 2021
NAFCU Regulatory Compliance Seminar
October 4-7, 2021
October 4-6, 2021
NAFCU Management and Leadership Institute
October 18-22, 2021
November 1-3, 2021
CUNA Lending Council Virtual Conference Option
November 2-4, 2021
December 8-10, 2021
Next up is one of our favorite topics—credit union marketing. Some of the top trending topics to look for at these conferences are programmatic advertising, enhancing customer experience, AI, and using analytics to better measure marketing results.
Virtual Credit Union Marketing Conferences
Customer Experience for Financial Services Summit
April 20-21, 2021
NAFCU Virtual Strategic Growth Conference
February 17-18, 2021
2021 CUNA Marketing & Business Development Council Conference
March 23-25, 2021
Many organizations are optimistic that normal conferences will resume at some point in the near future and have begun scheduling accordingly. Below is a look at a few of the in-person events that have been scheduled throughout 2021 so far.
Credit Union Conferences
CU Conferences Spring Training Conference - East
March 11-14, 2021
St Petersburg, FL
CU Conference Sprint Training Conference - West
March 18-21, 2021
Scottsdale, AZ
NCUMA Annual Spring Conference
May 29 - June 2, 2021
Amelia Island, FL
NCUMA Annual Summer Conference
July 11-14, 2021
Isle of Palms, SC
54th Annual NAFCU Conference and Solutions Expo
July 27-30, 2021
Savannah, GA
August 10-13, 2021
Naples, Florida
September 4-8, 2021
Jackson Hole, WY
October 24-28, 2021
Pocono Manor, PA
The Great New England Credit Union Show
November 10, 2021
Sturbridge, MA
May 24-27, 2021
Denver, CO
CU Conferences Social Media Conference
July 15-18, 2021
San Francisco, CA
National Credit Union Directors Conference
August 18-22, 2021
Maui, Hawaii
November 1-3, 2021
Greenville, SC or virtual
December 5-8, 2021
Marco Island, FL
If you've attended any of these in the past, let us know in the comments below! How was it? Have one to add? Let us know that too!
If you’re looking for ways to further your credit union marketing knowledge in lieu of canceled events, you’re in luck. There’s an abundance of marketing resources available online, including our blog and credit union marketing resources page which both contain an arsenal of credit union marketing strategy guidance.
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