Conference Agenda
Subject to change. More details on educational sessions are coming soon!
Afternoon Sessions - Day 1
3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Check-In & Gear-Up
Registration | The
Exchange Lobby
Arrive, check in, and get ready for the days ahead.
4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Welcome Reception at The Exchange
The conference starts at full throttle. Join us for an open‑air welcome reception on the patio at The Exchange (weather permitting), featuring handcrafted appetizers from Cameron Mitchell Catering, live music, and relaxed networking designed to build momentum from the very first lap.
Morning Sessions - Day 2
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Fuel Up Breakfast and Registration
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Opening Lap: Welcome Remarks
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Future-Ready Thinking: Unleashing Creativity, Agility, and Innovation in a Fast-Changing World
This energizing session puts the pedal to the metal on what it takes to lead in a world that’s moving faster than ever. Through brain science insights, powerful mindset shifts, and practical tools, participants will learn how to break free from the comfort zone, unlock creative potential, and activate the kind of big-picture, future-focused thinking today’s credit union leaders need.
Learning Objective: Participants will gain actionable strategies to lead and innovate in uncertain times by applying brain science insights, adopting growth-oriented mindsets, and using practical tools to break out of comfort zones, unlock creativity, and think strategically about the future.
11:00 AM to 11:15 AM
Pit Stop Break
11:15 AM to 12:00 PM
Finding Success: Use Cases Driving Operational Efficiency & Stronger Partnerships
Hear from credit unions and service providers about real-world use cases where RTP and FedNow have streamlined operations, reduced costs, and enhanced member services. This panel highlights how the right partnerships help organizations move faster—and smarter.
Learning Objective: Participants will discover how real-world implementations of RTP and FedNow improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance member services, while learning how strategic partnerships can amplify these benefits.
Afternoon Sessions - Day 2
12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch
Refuel and swap stories from the track.
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Moving to Send: Strategy and Implementation
Ready to shift from planning to action? Designed for credit unions considering or preparing to enable "send" capabilities, this session will walk through implementation planning, operational impacts, and member experience considerations. Attendees will collaborate on readiness checklists and transition strategies to accelerate adoption with confidence.
Learning Objective: Participants will learn how to plan and implement “send” capabilities, assess operational and member experience impacts, and build a strong business case. They will collaborate on readiness checklists and transition strategies, gaining insights from credit unions and experience providers already using send functionality.
2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Fraud, Risk & Compliance in the RTP and FedNow Ecosystems
More details are coming soon!
3:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Pit Stop Break
3:15 PM to 4:15 PM
Data Analytics & Growth Strategies for your Credit Union
This roundtable will explore how credit unions can leverage structured messaging for analytics, reporting, and member insights. Participants will discuss tools, challenges, and opportunities for data-driven decision-making.
Learning Objective: Participants will learn how to leverage structured messaging and data analytics to gain actionable insights for reporting and member engagement. They will explore tools, challenges, and opportunities for data-driven decision-making, review real credit union data, and collaborate on strategies to maximize its value.
4:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Open Track
Free time to dine at your own pace and explore Bridge Park.
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Evening Social at Pins Mechanical
Shift gears and unwind after a full day of sessions. Join fellow attendees at Pins Mechanical for great conversation, craft drinks, tasty appetizers, and friendly competition—from duckpin bowling to classic pinball. It’s the perfect setting to deepen connections and celebrate the day’s momentum.
Morning Sessions - Day 3
7:30 AM to 8:30 AM
Fuel Up Breakfast
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Welcome & Coffee Chat with The Clearing House and FedNow
More details are coming soon!
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Innovation Lab
More details are coming soon!
10:30 AM to 10:45 AM
Pit Stop Break
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Designing the Future of Payments (Brain Sparks in Action: A Workshop to Apply and Active Ideas)
In this hands-on session, participants will brainstorm and prototype new payment experiences, services, and member engagement strategies. Facilitators will guide small groups through design-thinking exercises focused on innovation in the RTP and FedNow spaces.
Learning Objective: Participants will apply design thinking principles to brainstorm and prototype innovative payment experiences, services, and member engagement strategies. Through guided group exercises, they will learn practical methods to foster creativity and drive innovation in the RTP and FedNow spaces.
11:45 AM to 12:00 PM
Final Lap: Closing Remarks
Key takeaways, final insights, and what’s next on the road ahead.