Last Call for Early Bird Pricing

​Last chance to save. Early bird pricing for the 2026 DakCU Annual Summit ends Friday.

Time is running out. Early bird registration for the 2026 Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) Annual Summit ends this Friday, April 10. Lock in your discounted rate now and join credit union professionals from across the Dakotas for three days of insight, connection, and momentum.

This year’s Summit is built to deliver real value for every role in your organization. Attendees will gain practical, relevant insights on credit union economics, compliance and regulatory updates, fraud prevention strategies, leadership development, and key NCUA priorities. Our speaker lineup features respected industry experts and thought leaders who bring real-world perspective and actionable takeaways you can bring back to your team,  along with dynamic keynote speakers who will challenge your thinking, inspire new ideas, and set the tone for the future of our industry.

Keynotes:

• Taylor Murray – Credit Union PHD
• Steve Rick - Economic Update and It's Impact on Credit Unions
• Todd Cetnar -  Mental Performance: 3 Pillars of Elite Results

Breakout sessions are designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re focused on operations, lending, marketing, technology, or executive leadership. From navigating an evolving regulatory environment to addressing emerging fraud threats and exploring innovative approaches to member engagement, each session is crafted to help your credit union stay competitive and forward-focused.

Breakouts:

• Julie Cayse – NCUA Update
• Crystal Streeper, ViClarity - Regulatory Trends & Insights: Compliance Updates
• Clark Dumas, Visa - Innovation and Tech: Understanding Stablecoins – The Bridge Between Digital Assets and Traditional Finance
• Jeff Rendel - Mind Share, Market Share, Wallet Share: Growth by Design
• Greg Lenihan, Rippleshot - Emerging Fraud Threats
• Catie McDonald - The New Rules of Member Engagement
• Jeff Rendel - Leading at the Speed of Members
• Jon Waldman, SBS CyberSecurity - AI Security and Privacy for Credit Unions
• Julie Nielsen - Driving Forward: Trends in Auto Finance
• Catie McDonald - Hire. Inspire. Retire.

And it’s not just about the sessions. Summit brings the industry together in meaningful ways. Celebrate your peers at the elegant awards banquet, take part in the annual business meeting, and enjoy the added experiences that make this event unforgettable. From Summit golf and the Rushmore Cave tour to fun, new networking events like Not Your Granny’s Bingo, there are plenty of opportunities to connect, recharge, and build lasting relationships.

Join us May 12–14 at The Box in Box Elder, South Dakota. Early bird pricing is just $459 through this Friday. After that, registration increases to $509.

Register now to save!