PLANO, Texas–Catalyst will host its Strategic Summit 2025 Oct. 21-23 at the Lost Pines Resort and Spa near Austin, Texas. 

“Designed to bring inspiration, imagination and innovation to the credit union industry with a premier speaker lineup focused on today’s most relevant topics, registration is now open for credit union executives, board members and industry representatives,” Catalyst said. 
Catalyst said the Strategic Summit will bring together a diverse range of leading speakers and luminaries with backgrounds in payments, finance, business, economics, cybersecurity and more. “Sessions will cover the most pressing trends and challenges facing credit unions today,” Catalyst added.

The Speakers

According to Catalyst, speakers will include:

• Kevin O’Leary: ABC’s Shark Tank “Mr. Wonderful” and a globally connected financial industry expert, Kevin O’Leary will share insights on his success in business alongside his trademark analysis of today’s economic environment.
• Jim Marous: Co-publisher of The Financial Brand and one of the industry’s most followed thought leaders, Jim Marous will provide strategies and opportunities for credit unions to thrive in a hyper-competitive banking industry, Catalyst said.
• Jon Dorenbos: Retired NFL Pro-Bowler and America’s Got Talent runner-up, Jon Dorenbos will inspire attendees with his magical story of resilience and transformation.
• Mary Kelly: Renowned economist Mary Kelly will provide a deep dive into the economic landscape and its implications for credit unions.
• Jim McKelvey: Co-founder of Square and former chair of the St. Louis Fed, Jim McKelvey will discuss innovation in payments and financial technology.

Additional Sessions

Catalyst said additional sessions will cover membership and deposit growth, the future of payment innovation, the current and future state of the credit union movement, the impact of AI and digital assets on credit unions and much more. Attendees will leave Summit with strategies, tactics, and insights that can be implemented immediately to improve their credit unions and enhance member services.

For info: catalystcorp.org/summit.