The Best Banking and Credit Union Lending Conference in 2027. Register Today!
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The 2027 Financial Institution Lending Summit is the premier banking and credit union lending conference where leaders come to participate, not just listen.
Designed for Chief Lending Officers, senior banking and credit union executives, credit leaders, and lending technology innovators, this unique financial services conference replaces traditional presentations with candid, peer-driven conversations. Through interactive discussions, executive panels, and strategic networking, attendees explore the challenges, opportunities, and decisions shaping the future of lending.
No sales pitches. No endless presentations. Just real conversations about the business of lending.
From accelerating profitable loan growth and optimizing portfolio performance to managing credit risk, liquidity, loan participations, and AI-driven lending innovation, every conversation focuses on practical strategies and real-world results. Whether you’re rethinking your lending strategy, exploring new growth opportunities, or modernizing lending operations, you’ll leave with actionable insights, valuable executive relationships, and fresh perspectives to help your institution compete and succeed.
Senior Vice President
Director of Commercial Lending
TruStone Financial
Chief Lending Officer
Great Lakes Credit Union
President
TreaSolution
VP Strategic Partnerships
Credit Union 1
SVP Technology Engineering
Global Federal
Credit Union
Head of US Market Development
ebankIT
EVP/Chief Lending Officer
Credit Union 1
Chief Operating Officer
Municipal Credit Union (MCU)
Chief Operating Officer
CoastHIlls CU
Chief Information Officer
1st Advantage Federal Credit Union
Explore how credit unions are using AI and data to deliver hyper-personalized experiences that drive engagement, loyalty, and product adoption across every channel..
Discover how leading institutions are combining automation, analytics, and AI to accelerate lending while maintaining strong risk controls and portfolio performance.
Learn how top-performing CUs are transforming data into actionable insights that drive lending, marketing, and member growth initiatives.
Understand how compliance leaders are adapting to evolving regulations while enabling innovation, speed, and competitive differentiation.
Examine how credit unions are redefining their value proposition to attract and retain members in an increasingly competitive landscape.
Explore how credit unions are expanding into business banking while maintaining operational efficiency, risk discipline, and member focus.
Learn how CUs are selecting, managing, and scaling partnerships to accelerate innovation and unlock new revenue opportunities.
Engage in executive-level discussions on consolidation trends, cultural alignment, and strategic decision-making in a rapidly changing market.
Add the VIP Experience when you register for any pass.
The FI Lending Excellence Award recognizes banks and credit unions advancing the business of lending through exceptional strategy, innovation, and execution. Presented at the FI Lending Summit, this honor celebrates achievements producing meaningful results and shaping the future of lending.
Whether driving loan growth, improving portfolio performance, strengthening credit strategy, or applying technology and AI, the award gives institutions a platform to have their achievements recognized by lending industry leaders. Winners will receive:
Every session is built for engagement – no lectures or sales pitches, just strategic conversations.
Engage in authentic, unscripted discussions on lending, AI, compliance, and growth — no slides, just solutions.
Gain a competitive edge from curated panels tackling today’s most pressing challenges.
Connect through curated experiences designed for high-impact, strategic networking.
Explore cutting-edge solutions from leading technology providers and trusted innovation partners.
Engage in high-level conversations during a private networking reception and formal meal.
The FI Lending Excellence Award recognizes banks and credit unions advancing the business of lending through exceptional strategy, innovation, and execution. Presented at the FI Lending Summit, this honor celebrates achievements producing meaningful results and shaping the future of lending.
Whether driving loan growth, improving portfolio performance, strengthening credit strategy, or applying technology and AI, the award gives institutions a platform to have their achievements recognized by lending industry leaders.
Winners will receive:
Nominations open until August 1, 2027.
Connect with credit union leaders, innovators, and solution providers through curated networking events designed to spark collaboration, deepen industry relationships, and inspire growth-focused conversations.
Engage in expert-led panel discussions where industry pioneers share strategic insights, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking solutions to the most pressing challenges in the credit union space.
Participate in interactive peer-to-peer sessions that foster candid, executive-level conversations around shared challenges, bold ideas, innovative strategies, and practical solutions tailored to sustainable credit union growth.
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