YP Summit 2026 Presentations
Explore the keynote presentations from the 2026 Young Professionals conference, held August 10–11 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Presentations
Opening Keynote Session: Preparing for Who New England Is Becoming: Demographic Shifts and the Future of New England Credit Unions
Kiah Lau Haslett, Fintech Journalist at Workweek
Kiah explored how shifting demographics among younger generations could shape the future of credit unions. The session challenged leaders to think ahead about evolving member expectations and what they could do today to stay relevant, competitive, and connected for years to come.
Keynote Session: Opening Doors: Chartering Carolina's Next Credit Union
Derek Peng, Marketing Associate of Carolina Students & Sunhee Frecker, University of North Carolina Student
Derek and Sunhee shared the inspiring story behind Carolina Students, a student-run de novo credit union created by University of North Carolina students to provide better financial options for their peers. They discussed their journey of building the credit union from the ground up and preparing to open their doors this fall.
Keynote Session: Current Fraud Trends and Emerging Threats
Kasie Nitzel, Supervisor of Fraud Strategy of Velera
Kasie presented the latest fraud trends and emerging threats impacting credit unions, including evolving scams, AI-driven fraud, and social engineering. She shared practical strategies for identifying red flags, strengthening fraud prevention, and protecting members.
Keynote Session: AI in Credit Unions: What's Here, What's Next, and What It Means for You
Tamara Laine, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & Fintech Founder
Tamara presented on how AI is transforming credit unions, from fraud detection and lending to personalized member experiences. She explored emerging trends, practical applications, and how credit unions can prepare for the next wave of AI innovation.
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