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YP Summit 2026 Agenda

The 5th annual Young Professionals Summit kicks off on Monday, August 10, 2026, at DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Downtown with an afternoon of networking, personal development, and educational sessions. Tuesday, August 11, 2026, features dynamic panels and interactive peer roundtable discussions designed to inspire and empower.

Monday, August 10

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Lunch on your own

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Registration
Four River Ballroom Foyer

12:45 PM – 1:00 PM: Welcome Remarks
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Ronald McLean, President & CEO & Aimee Morin, VP of Education and Operations
Cooperative Credit Union Association 

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Opening Keynote Session
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Kiah Haslett, Fintech Journalist at Workweek

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Networking Break
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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM: YP Roundtable Discussion
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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM: Keynote Session
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Derek Peng, Marketing Associate at Carolina Students' Financial

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Reception
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Tuesday, August 11

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM: Registration
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8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast & Networking
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9:00 AM – 10:15 AM: CEO Ask Me Anything Panel
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Panelists: Mark Hettinger, GFA FCU, Danielle Milner, First Responders CU, & Nathan Saller, Bellwether Community CU
This panel will feature audience interaction, so come prepared with questions and be ready to join the conversation!

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM: Vendor Hall
Four River Ballroom Foyer

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM: Keynote Session
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Jimmy Duverseau, Vice President, Practice Director at Robert Half

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch
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1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Keynote Session
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Velera

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Closing Keynote Session
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Tamara Laine, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Fintech Founder

3:00 PM - 3:15 PM: Closing Remarks
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