Meet the 2026 Summit Keynote Lineup

This year’s keynote lineup delivers can’t-miss insights on purpose, the economy, and performance.

Our 2026 Dakota Credit Union Association (DakCU) Annual Summit is shaping up to be one of our best yet, and we’re not just saying that. DakCU is excited to highlight a powerhouse keynote lineup that will cover the topics YOU care about most, from leadership and culture to economic insights and strategic thinking that will help guide your credit union forward.
 
Early bird pricing ends in just two short weeks, so don’t wait to secure your spot and save. Register now!

Get ready to reconnect with the heart of the movement with Taylor Murray, President and CEO of ServiStar Consulting. Earn your "Credit union PhD" - the Philosophy, History and Development of our movement.

In this fun and interactive opening keynote session, Taylor will explore the motivation and passion of early leaders who transformed cooperative financial institutions, bringing those lessons forward to inspire today’s leaders. Let’s not forget why we do what we do. The credit union movement is growing, but is our commitment to People Helping People keeping pace? As credit unions continue to grow and expand, many employees and leaders either forget or never learned how and why we started.

​Looking for clarity in an ever-changing economic landscape? Steve Rick, chief economist for TruStage, returns as one of the most trusted voices in the credit union movement.

Steve’s research, analysis, and forecasting help guide credit unions through lending decisions, strategic planning, and market shifts. Known for making complex economic trends easy to understand, his economic keynote will provide valuable insight into what’s ahead and how credit unions can prepare.
 
Then, close on Thursday with high-energy leadership insights with Todd Cetnar, Founder and CEO of Cetnar Consulting Group. A former professional basketball player and 3x Hall of Famer, Todd brings more than 25 years of global leadership experience across both corporate and athletic arenas.
 
In this inspiring keynote, Mental Performance: 3 Pillars of Elite Results, Todd introduces how mental performance fuels elite results in business, leadership, and life. Drawing from his journey as a professional athlete, corporate executive, and global mental performance coach, he breaks down his proven framework focused on mindset, leadership, and culture.
 
Through compelling stories, music, video, and actionable insights, attendees will gain practical tools to strengthen mindset, elevate leadership impact, and intentionally build a culture that drives sustainable success. Todd also challenges individuals and teams to rethink their relationship with time, leaving them with a powerful call to action: don’t just count the days, make each day count.
 
With a keynote lineup focused on leadership, economics, and culture, the core drivers of success, this year’s Summit is designed to deliver both inspiration and real-world takeaways.

AND to close out Summit, we’re introducing Not Your Granny’s Bingo - a high-energy, interactive twist on game night designed to bring attendees together for a fun and memorable finale!
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For a full list of keynote and breakout speakers, click here, and be sure to register soon to take advantage of early bird pricing and secure your place at one of the year’s most anticipated events.

​Planning to participate in the Summit Golf Event or the non-golfer Rushmore Cave adventure? Both experiences have limited capacity and are expected to fill quickly, making early registration even more important if you want to take full advantage of everything Summit has to offer.

Buckle up because it’s going to be an exciting ride at this year’s Summit! As a reminder, early bird pricing of just $459/per person is good through Friday, April 10. After that, registration will be $509/per person.

REGISTER NOW.

We can’t wait to see you on May 12-14 at The Box, in Box Elder, SD. We guarantee you will leave feeling even more energized and excited about the credit union movement.