With the high-energy atmosphere of a reunion for more than 6,200 credit union colleagues and more than 600 meetings on Capitol Hill, America’s Credit Unions‘ 2026 Governmental Affairs Conference proved that the movement is more unified than ever. The Credit Union Connection is keeping that momentum alive by bringing the some of the biggest subject matter experts directly to you.
In a series of exclusive on-site interviews, Sarah Snell Cooke sits down with industry experts to discuss topics of the day, including: data-backed storytelling, the future of Stablecoins, operational AI, and the resilience of auto lending.
89% of Credit Union Stories Are Not Actually Stories. Andy Janning Has the Data to Prove It
Guest: Andy Janning, President/CEO, NO NET Solutions
Poker Chips & Stable Coins: Jay Rogers on the Future of Finance – LIVE from GAC 2026
Jay Rogers, CEO/Director & Cop-Founder, infineo
Your Credit Union Has an AI Problem. Todd Michaud Has a Plan
Guest: Todd Michaud, CEO, HuLoop
How AI Could Finally Free Credit Unions to Focus on What Matters Most: Their Members
How Credit Unions Can Turn Data Into Better Member Relationships
Guest: Jennifer Cortez, CMO, Alkami Technology
Inside Cultivate: The New AI Initiative Designed Specifically for Credit Unions
Guest: Anthony Volpe, Founder & Chief AI Officer, Cultivate AI CUSO
Auto Lending Is Not Dead: Bob Child on Where Credit Unions Win in 2026
Guest: Bob Child, COO, Origence
Rewards, Regulation, and Why Credit Unions Are Finally Ready to Play in the Credit Card Game
Guest: David Metz, CEO, Prizeout
Singing in a Closet: Bill Handel on Why Credit Unions Need to Stop Being the Best Kept Secret
Guest: Bill Handel, General Manager and Chief Economist, Raddon
You Cannot Hire Every Skill Set You Need. Asha Connors on How ProBridge Fills the Gap
Guest: Asha Connors, Executive Director, ProBridge
Point of sale financing, particularly home improvement, makes a lucrative credit union option
Guest: Brian Hamilton, Head of Embedded Lending Origence
Greg Post and Ben Maxim on how mobile benefits serve credit union members
Stop Guessing: Paolo Teotino on What Your Member Data Is Already Telling You
Guest: Paolo Teotino, Executive Director, Rise Analytics
Happy Money, Credit Union Branded: Matt Tomko on the Future of Embedded Lending
Guest: Matt Tomko, Chief Revenue Officer, Happy Money
Your Members Are Becoming Solopreneurs. Brynn Ammon on How Jack Henry Is Keeping Up
Guest: Brynn Ammon President of Credit Union Solutions, Jack Henry