IRVINE, Calif.–Origence has named one of its keynoters for its Lending Tech Live ’25 conference, set for June 16-18 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville.
According to Origence, Gen. Bradford Shwedo will deliver a keynote session titled “Emerging cyber threats: Global trends and their impact on credit unions.”
In the session, he will examine cybersecurity trends emerging from global events in regions like Ukraine, China, North Korea, and the Middle East, Origence said, adding he will analyze real-world cyber incidents and tactics to explore their potential impact on financial institutions – especially credit unions and discuss strategies to stay ahead of evolving threats.
Executive at PenFed
Gen. Shwedo is the senior vice president for special programs at Pentagon Federal Credit Union, specializing in cyber, insider threat, and risk analysis. He also serves as the first director of the Institute of Future Conflict for the Department of the Air Force. Previously, he was Lieutenant General on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, serving as Director for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Cyber/Chief Information Officer (CIO).
Shwedo previously served as the U.S. Air Force CEO, overseeing a $17 billion portfolio and global cyber operations. He pioneered the Air Force’s first operational cyber warfare units and commanded at multiple levels. His leadership extended to the CIA, NSA, and U.S. Cyber Command.
‘Deep Expertise’
“As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and unpredictable, credit unions must stay ahead of emerging risks to protect their members and institutions,” Origence VP-marketing Erika Hill said in a minute. “General Shwedo’s deep expertise in cybersecurity and risk analysis will provide credit unions with critical insights on navigating today’s global cyber landscape. His session will equip attendees with actionable strategies to strengthen their security posture and safeguard the future of lending.”
About the Meeting
Origence said Lending Tech Live ’25 is a dynamic credit union-specific event packed with informative keynotes, cutting-edge technology showcases, and in-depth sessions on the latest trends in lending. Following a record-breaking year in 2024 with the highest attendance ever, Lending Tech Live ’25 continues as the leading lending conference in the credit union industry.
“This year’s event will highlight innovative tools and strategies designed to transform the lending landscape, with a strong focus on digital transformation and operational efficiency,” the company said. .
For info: Lending Tech Live website.