PLANO, Texas– Catalyst Corporate said registration is now open for its 2026 Strategic Summit Sept. 22–24, which will be returning to the Lost Pines Resort & Spa just outside Austin, Texas.
“Designed exclusively for credit union leaders, this premiere event delivers forward‑looking strategy, peer‑driven insight and meaningful connection in an environment that inspires learning, collaboration and innovation,” Catalyst said. “Strategic Summit unites credit union industry leaders for practical guidance on navigating economic, regulatory and technological change, with sessions spanning payments, asset management, liquidity, cybersecurity, member experience and growth strategies.”
The Keynotes
According to Catalyst, the keynoters will include:
- Duncan Wardle – Former Head of Innovation & Creativity at Disney, offering practical methods to unlock inventive thinking.
- Mike Rayburn – TEDx‑featured virtuoso guitarist who blends performance and insight to teach creative problem‑solving.
- Dr. Mary Kelly– Retired Navy Commander and economist bringing research‑driven leadership and economic clarity.
- Dr. Steve Rick – Chief Economist at TruStage, providing data‑rich forecasts and analysis relevant to credit union strategy.
- Dr. Lamont Black– DePaul University finance professor and futurist simplifying AI, blockchain, crypto and emerging financial technologies.
- Theresa Payton – Cybersecurity trailblazer and first-ever female White House Chief Information Officer.
Additional Sessions
According to Catalyst, in addition to the powerful keynote lineup, the Catalyst Strategic Summit will feature sessions dedicated to helping credit unions deliver on instant payments, retain strong liquidity positions and manage their assets for secure, long-term growth.
For info: catalystcorp.org/summit.
