APEX 2026 Agenda

Wednesday, October 14

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Global Women's Morning Movement Session
Shinnecock/Nipmuc

7:00 AM - 9:15 AM: Exhibition Hall Booth Set Up
Exhibit Hall

8:30 AM - 4:00 PM: Registration
Uncas Foyer

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pre-Con Showcase: CCUA's Emerging Leaders
Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett

Join us for a special panel featuring CCUA's Emerging Leaders Class of 2026 as they share their projects, insights, and vision for the future of credit unions. Hear directly from the next generation of leaders and engage in an open discussion.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Pre-Conference Learning Lab
Passamaquoddy/Brothertown

Building Board Confidence in Subordinated Debt
John Almeida, Institutional Fixed Income Sales Representative of Alloya

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Small Credit Union Networking | Sponsored by MemberClose & CuVoyant
Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett

Connect with peers from small credit unions for an informal, open discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and ideas that matter most.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM: CCUA Board Meeting
Delaware Boardroom & Vestibule

9:30 AM - 5:30 PM: Exhibition Hall Open
Exhibition Hall

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Pre-Conference Learning Lab
Passamaquoddy/Brothertown

The Evolving Fraud Landscape: Strategies to Protect Cardholders
Nalani Brown, VP of Operations of Rippleshot

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Pre-Conference Learning Lab: Gen Z Ask Us Anything Panel
Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett

Facilitated by James Chemplavil, Founder of Salus

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Grab & Go Lunch | Sponsored by FHLB Boston
Exhibition Hall

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Stablecoin Lunch and Learn 
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

Sam Das, Managing Director at TruStage Ventures

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM: APEX Kick-Off & Welcome Remarks
Uncas Ballroom Salon A

Jeff Hamilton
President & GM of Mohegan Sun

Ronald McLean, President/CEO
Cooperative Credit Union Association

Bruce Adams, President and CEO
The Credit Union League of Connecticut 

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Opening Keynote Session
Uncas Ballroom Salon A

Phil Gwoke, Generational Expert, CEO, & Thought Leader of BridgeWorks

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM: Break with Exhibitors | Sponsored by Alkami
Exhibition Hall

2:00 PM - 4:15 PM: Exhibit Hall Presentations
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

Join us at our event stage for demos and discussions.

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Solutions Stage Learning Lab
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

Scam Lab Simulation: Can Your Credit Union Spot the Fraud?
Crystal Streeper, League Compliance Lead & Training Coordinator of ViClarity

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Solutions Studies
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

1. Starlight & Metro Credit Union
2. Clutch
3. Service Ventures with Saris AI & Confer

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM: Solutions Studies
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

1. CT
2. CT

4:00 PM - 4:15 PM: MemberClose
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

Bryce Jackson, Vice President of MemberClose

4:15 PM - 4:30 PM: CuVoyant
Solutions Stage/Exhibition Hall

Chris Whalen, VP of Marketing & Strategic Solutions

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Learning Lab
Passamaquoddy/Brothertown

Top HR Compliance Issues Facing Credit Union’s Today
Mark Adams, Director of Compliance at Employers Association of the NorthEast

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Learning Lab
Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett

BSA Board Training

4:00 PM: Hotel Check-In
Main Lobby

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Welcome Reception | Sponsored by Altitude
Exhibition Hall

5:45 PM - 7:00 PM: CU Executive & Exhibitor Reception | Sponsored by Alloya
Vista Lounge

Invite Only

7:00 PM: Dinner on Your Own

Friday, October 16

6:30 AM - 7:30 AM: Global Women's Morning Movement Session
Shinnecock/Nipmuc

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM: Registration
Uncas Foyer

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast | Sponsored by Starlight
Exhibition Hall

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Closing Keynote Session
Uncas Ballroom Salon A

Scott Simpson, President & CEO of America's Credit Unions

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM: APEX Wrap Up & Attendee Prize Announcements
Uncas Ballroom Salon A

Ronald McLean, President/CEO
Cooperative Credit Union Association

Bruce Adams, President and CEO
The Credit Union League of Connecticut 

11:00 AM: Hotel Check-Out
Main Lobby