Join your CCUA credit union peers for the 2026 CU Accelerate Conference in the Seaport of Boston, Massachusetts at the Omni Parker House.
The CU Accelerate website provides full details on the agenda, speakers, accommodations, and registration. Plus, check out recommendations for local activities and dining to make the most of your time in Newport. The site will be updated regularly with the latest speaker announcements and agenda highlights.
What to Expect: CU Accelerate 2026 brings together industry experts and thought leaders with a speaker lineup designed to ignite creativity, inspire meaningful conversations, and provide actionable insights. Attendees will have access to a packed agenda, including inspiring keynote sessions, dynamic panels, and fun opportunities to connect with peers.
CU Accelerate 2026 Registration Options:
- Credit Union Attendee: $725 per person
- Small Credit Union Attendee (for credit unions with assets under $200 million): $550 per person
- Young Professional (YP) Attendee: $550 per person
Tickets include access to all Accelerate-related conference materials, general sessions, lunches, receptions, and meals for the attendee.
- Guest Tickets: $395 per person
Includes Accelerate-related meals, receptions, and all breaks for a guest of a credit union attendee.
Registration Deadline
All tickets must be secured by Monday, April 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Please indicate any dietary, health, or mobility accommodations when completing registration.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be emailed to Janelle Mullen at jmullen@ccua.org. Full refunds are available if received by Wednesday, April 19, 2026. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after this date. Substitute attendees are welcome anytime.
Omni Parker House Boston Hotel
Located in the heart of downtown Boston, the Omni Parker House blends historic charm with modern comfort. It sits just steps from Boston Common, the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and more.
Guest Room Rate: $299 + taxes/fees per night (CU Accelerate tickets do not include room accommodations)
- Complimentary in-room WiFi
- 24-hour fitness center, including Peloton bikes
- Valet parking available for CCUA guests
- Full-service business center and meeting space
The special room rate is available two days before and after the conference, based on availability.
Reservation Details:
Book your stay online through our exclusive link for the CCUA CU Accelerate 2026 Conference.
Reservation Deadline: March 27th, 2026
Reserve Your Discounted Stay at Omni Parker House Boston
Friday, May 1, 2026
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Registration
TBD
11:15 AM – 11:30 AM: Welcome
TBD
Ronald McLean, President & CEO
Cooperative Credit Union Association
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM: Opening Keynote
TBD
Session details coming soon!
Lindsay Tarpley, Founder, Olympian, Leadership Expert, Keynote Speaker, and High-Performance Mentor
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lunch
TBD
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Keynote Session
TBD
Session details coming soon!
Rhian Horgan, CEO at Silvur
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Networking Break with Sponsors
TBD
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Keynote Session
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Speaker details coming soon!
4:00 PM: Hotel Check-In
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Welcome Reception
TBD
6:00 PM: Dinner on Your Own
Saturday, May 2, 2026
7:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Registration
TBD
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast
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9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Keynote Session
TBD
Industry Economic Update & Outlook
Steven Rick, Chief Economist at TruStage
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Networking Break with Sponsors
TBD
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: General Session
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Session details coming soon!
Speaker details coming soon!
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM: Lunch
TBD
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Panel Discussion
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Panel details coming soon!
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Closing Keynote
TBD
Session details coming soon!
Speaker details coming soon!
3:00 PM: Free Time and Dinner on Your Own
Lindsay Tarpley
Founder, Olympian, Leadership Expert, Keynote Speaker, and High-Performance Mentor
Opening Keynote Session
Friday, May 1st at 11:30 am
Session details coming soon!
Lindsay Tarpley is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, leadership expert, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and mentor. As one of the most accomplished players in U.S. Women’s Soccer history, she now helps individuals and teams elevate performance through mindset, resilience, and purpose driven leadership.
With 125 international appearances and a pivotal role in two Olympic gold medal runs, Lindsay brings world class experience to her work as founder of the World Champion Soccer Academy and cofounder of N LITE Talent, where she develops young athletes through a holistic, growth focused approach.
As a keynote speaker, Lindsay shares powerful lessons on high performance, adaptability, and team culture, drawing from her Olympic journey to deliver practical, inspiring insights tailored for each audience.
Rhian Horgan
CEO at Silvur
Keynote Session
Friday, May 1st at 2:00 pm
Session details coming soon!
Rhian Horgan is the CEO of Silvur, a retirement innovation leader, best-selling author, and advocate for modernizing financial security. Through Silvur, an award winning platform empowering adults 50 plus, she helps Americans retire with clarity and confidence.
Silvur has supported more than 120,000 people with tools like the Retirement Score and Retirement School, offering guidance on key decisions throughout the retirement journey. Before founding Silvur, Rhian served as a Managing Director at JP Morgan Chase.
As a keynote speaker, she shares practical insights on retirement readiness, financial resilience, and the future of Social Security.
Steven Rick
Chief Economist at TruStage
Keynote Session
Saturday, May 2nd at 9:00 am
Economic Outlook and its Impact on Credit Unions
Steven Rick is the director and chief economist at TruStage™, where he leads strategic research, analysis, and forecasting for the financial services industry, focusing on the credit union market. His insights help bridge the connections between the economy, financial services, and organizational planning. Steven authors the Credit Union Trends Report, a monthly economic update for the credit union movement, and has published a textbook on asset-liability management.
With over two decades of experience as senior economist for America’s Credit Unions, Steven also chairs the board of the University of Wisconsin Credit Union, a $5 billion institution. He is a senior lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, teaching courses in money, banking, and macroeconomics, and facilitates the CUNA Management School’s Stanford Bank Game simulation.
Saturday, May 2, 2026
Keynote Session: U.S. Economic Outlook & its Impact on Credit Unions
Steven Rick, Chief Economist at TruStage
The U.S. economy is experiencing historic demand and supply shocks leading to the highest inflation in 40 years. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at the fastest pace in 40 years. What will higher interest rates do to the economy in 2024 and beyond? Are fundamental changes in the jobs market apt to cause long-term labor shortages and wage pressures? Explore the possible paths of the economy and what impact it will have on credit union balance sheets and income statements for the next two years.
