DakCU Annual Summit - May 12-14 • The Delta Hotel Fargo
Click here for the Delta Hotel attendee room block. Rooms starting at $149/night. If you prefer to call, 701-277-9000 extension 4 and ask for the "Dakota Credit Union Association block."
The Delta hotel block is currently full, you can ask to be put on a waitlist, but we recommend you book at room at one of our two overflow hotels:
Candlewood Suites - Click here or call hotel at 701-282-6006 and ask for the "Dakota Credit Union" block for May 12-13. Rate: $139/night.
Expressway Suites – Call hotel at 877-239-4303 and ask for the "Dakota Credit Union Association" block for May 12-14. Rate: $95.95/night.
The Delta hotel block is currently full, you can ask to be put on a waitlist, but we recommend you book at room at one of our two overflow hotels:
Candlewood Suites - Click here or call hotel at 701-282-6006 and ask for the "Dakota Credit Union" block for May 12-13. Rate: $139/night.
Expressway Suites – Call hotel at 877-239-4303 and ask for the "Dakota Credit Union Association" block for May 12-14. Rate: $95.95/night.
"The Summit" has become synonymous with excellence and innovation in the Dakota credit union community. For the past 17 years, your Dakota Credit Union Association has proudly hosted this signature event—our largest annual gathering for Dakota credit unions.
Each year, we listen closely to your feedback to ensure that the Summit continues to meet your needs and exceed expectations. For 2025, we’re thrilled to, once again, offer a revised three-day format that promises even more value and flexibility. The event will feature simultaneously running activities designed to cater to diverse interests, along with more opportunities for networking and free time to recharge and connect.
The 2025 Summit truly has something for everyone eager to grow their skills and expand their knowledge of the credit union industry. Don’t miss this year’s incredible lineup of expert speakers, covering topics from credit union economics and volunteer/board of directors training to marketing and leadership development.
We will celebrate our Dakota credit union achievements during our closing awards banquet and conduct our annual business meeting. Join us as we come together to learn, celebrate, and ignite our passion for the credit union movement. We guarantee you’ll leave the 2025 Summit feeling inspired, energized, and ready to make an impact.
Each year, we listen closely to your feedback to ensure that the Summit continues to meet your needs and exceed expectations. For 2025, we’re thrilled to, once again, offer a revised three-day format that promises even more value and flexibility. The event will feature simultaneously running activities designed to cater to diverse interests, along with more opportunities for networking and free time to recharge and connect.
The 2025 Summit truly has something for everyone eager to grow their skills and expand their knowledge of the credit union industry. Don’t miss this year’s incredible lineup of expert speakers, covering topics from credit union economics and volunteer/board of directors training to marketing and leadership development.
We will celebrate our Dakota credit union achievements during our closing awards banquet and conduct our annual business meeting. Join us as we come together to learn, celebrate, and ignite our passion for the credit union movement. We guarantee you’ll leave the 2025 Summit feeling inspired, energized, and ready to make an impact.
2025 Agenda at a Glance
View full agenda here.
Monday, May 12
- 4:00 pm - Registration opens
- Pre-Conference Small Credit Union Forum
- "Stack the PAC" Recognition Social with DakCU Advocacy Update
Tuesday, May 13
- 8:25 am Opening Welcome Ceremony | Jeff Olson, President/CEO of Dakota Credit Union Association
- General Session | Zone of Excellence/Winning Culture - Jeff Salzenstein
- General Session | Pat Pierce, America's Credit Unions Board of Directors Treasurer
- General Session | Labor & Employment Law Update - Chad Richter, Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Summit Golf Scramble
- Breakout Sessions concurrent with golf
- Regulatory Trends & Insights: Adapting to Evolving Regulatory Trends & Compliance Updates- Crystal Streeper, ViClarity
- Navigating Change Fatigue & Successful Succession Planning - Catie McDonald, Farwell
- Exhibitor Showcase
Wednesday, May 14
- 8:30 am General Session | Momentum Mindset - Janine Stange
- General Session | Advocacy & Regulatory Updates from DakCU & America's Credit Unions
- Breakout Sessions
- D.R.O.P.P. Procrastination: A Roadmap to Productivity - Janine Stange
- Creating a Culture of Cybersecurity at Your Institution - Jon Waldman, SBS CyberSecurity
- Navigating Fintechs - TruStage
- Networking Lunch
- Breakout Sessions
- AI is Here... Now What? - Peter Lunenfeld, CurrentWave AI
- Fraud & Compliance, ViClarity
- Demystifying Decision Making - Catie McDonald, FarWell
- General Session | Economic Update - Steve Rick, TruStage
- Annual Business Meeting
- Social & Reception
- Dinner & Awards Banquet
