New Ideas Ready to Inspire!

Registration opens today! Explore new ways to bring the cooperative principles to life at your credit union.

Are you ready to press pause on the daily grind and invest in fresh thinking, strategic insights, and next-level inspiration? Join us October 14 & 15 in the legendary town of Deadwood, South Dakota, for the 2025 New Ideas Conference, an energizing two-day event designed exclusively for credit union professionals who are ready to elevate their impact and performance.
 
Whether you're steering through rapid change like evolving member expectations and emerging technologies or your laser-focused on strengthening your credit union's culture, brand, and service model, New Ideas 2025 is where you’ll find your spark.

Why You Should Attend:
This year’s conference promises powerful keynotes, dynamic breakout sessions, and plenty of time for idea sharing and connection.
 
You’ll walk away with:

• Real-world strategies to adapt, grow, and lead through change
• Fresh perspectives on branding, leadership, sales, and cybersecurity
• A renewed sense of purpose and inspiration

2025 Featured Speakers:
Christopher Lorence – Consultant & CMO, Fractional Edge Marketing
Returning for his third appearance, Chris Lorence is back by popular demand to serve as our emcee. Known for his infectious energy, quick wit, and deep credit union insight, Chris is a nationally respected digital marketer, brand strategist, and storyteller who leaves audiences feeling motivated and empowered.
 
Nick Brown – Founder, SalesCU
Nick is a nationally recognized expert in credit union sales and service culture. Since 2015, he’s helped dozens of credit unions transform transactional service models into strong relationship-driven strategies that fuel member growth and satisfaction.
 
Nick Podhradsky – Executive Vice President, SBS CyberSecurity
An expert in cybersecurity education for financial institutions, Nick brings 15+ years of experience helping leaders mitigate digital risk. As host of the popular "Hacker Hour" webinar series, he’s known for making complex security concepts practical, relevant, and accessible.
 
MORE TO COME! Stay tuned to the Memo as additional presenters and session details will be announced soon!

DakCU’s New Ideas Conference will leave you excited, invigorated, and inspired with new concepts, as well as actionable steps and key takeaways that you can implement at your organization immediately.

For best pricing, be sure to register by September 4 to receive the early bird discount of just $359 – a savings of $50! Starting September 5 and closing on October 3, registration will be $409. Click here for more information and to register today!
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For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at Deadwood Mountain Grand. Click here for online reservations.