WELCOME TO VISION 2024

August 21-23, 2024 | Central Bank Center | Lexington, KY

The Kentucky Credit Union League is proud to provide our credit unions with this distinguished opportunity for improvement, growth, and knowledge.

Vision 2024 – the League’s 90th Annual Meeting and Convention features a comprehensive agenda on top-of-mind issues, the Members’ Business Meeting, an awards banquet, entertainment and an extensive showcase of business partners and exhibitors.

Whether you are a credit union professional or volunteer, from a small or large credit union, you will find useful information geared towards your needs. 

                          


 

AGENDA

(Subject to change)

Wednesday, August 21

9:00 a.m.

Networking Event

3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Registration Open

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Opening Dinner - 90s Themed

Thursday, August 22

7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.

Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall

9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.

Welcome & Announcements

9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Opening Keynote

10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Morning Break

10:30 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.

U.S. Economic Outlook & its Impact on CUs
Speaker: Steve Rick, TruStage

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening and Lunch

1:00 p.m. – 1:55 p.m.

General Session

2:05 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

General Session

3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Happy Hour

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Awards Banquet

Friday, August 23

8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Governmental Affairs Breakfast & Keynote

10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Morning Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Members’ Business Meeting

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Concurrent Sessions

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Closing Keynote Lunch

1:30 p.m.

Grand Prize Drawing & Conference Close


 

SESSIONS

Will be updated as we confirm speakers.

U.S. Economic Outlook & its Impact on CUs

The U.S. economy is experiencing historic demand and supply shocks leading to the highest inflation in 40 years. The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates at the fastest pace in 40 years. What will higher interest rates do to the economy in 2023 and beyond? Are fundamental changes in the jobs market apt to cause long-term labor shortages and wage pressures?  Explore the possible paths of the economy and what impact it will have on credit union balance sheets and income statements for the next two years.  

About the Speaker

Steve Rick is a director and the chief economist for TruStage in Madison, Wisconsin. His primary responsibilities include conducting strategic research, analysis, and forecasting of the financial services industry with special emphasis on the consumer and credit union markets. 

Rick’s forecasts serve as a starting point for the strategic planning process and help to create a clear understanding of the underlying trends and links between the general economy, the financial services industry, and TruStage’s policy owners. 

Rick publishes the Credit Union Trends Report, a monthly “pulse check” on the economic state of the credit union movement. He has authored a textbook on asset-liability management for credit union executives. 

Before joining TruStage, Rick was the senior economist for CUNA & Affiliate’s Economics & Statistics Department for 22 years. Rick also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the University of Wisconsin Credit Union, a $2.7 billion financial institution. 

Rick holds a senior lecturer position with the Economics Department at the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he teaches Money & Banking and Macroeconomics courses. He is also the facilitator and instructor for CUNA Management School’s Stanford Bank Game, a computerized bank simulation, and has 2 years’ experience as a bank simulation advisor for the Prochnow Graduate School of Banking. 

Rick has a B.A. in Economics from Moorhead State University; a B.S. in Finance from Moorhead University; and a M.S. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. He is also obtained a Ph.D. in Economics at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

 

 


 

REGISTRATION

Education Sessions

2-Day Conference $499
1-Day Conference: Thursday Only $399
1-Day Conference: Friday Only $150


Guest Registration

Guest registration includes Guest badge, entry to Exhibit Hall, conference meal functions (ticketed events are not included)

Guest Registration $299

 

Ticketed Events

Opening Dinner & Entertainment
Wednesday, August 21 at 7:00 p.m.

$125

Awards Banquet
Thursday, August 23 at 7:00 p.m.

Make plans to join us for a wonderful evening of dinner, awards, and entertainment!

$125

 

REGISTER

 

HOTEL

Hyatt Regency Lexington
401 W High St
Lexington, KY 40507

ROOM RATE: $169 per night
Reservation Deadline: July 30, 2024

RESERVE A ROOM

 

NETWORKING EVENT

When: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Time: 
Location: 

More information to follow.

REGISTER

 

BUSINESS MEETING

If you do not plan to attend the Annual Meeting & Conference but would like to attend the Wednesday morning Members’ Business Meeting ONLY, please complete the Business Meeting Registration form.

BUSINESS MEETING REGISTRATION

 

EXHIBIT HALL

The Exhibit Hall showcases a variety of credit-union-specific products and services. Take advantage of this opportunity to investigate new products and meet with current suppliers. 

WHO IS IN THE EXHIBIT HALL?

 

DOWNLOAD EVENT APP

Ready to attend VISION 2024? We will be using an online platform called Whova for our event. You can Download the Whova Mobile App or Access It From the Web Platform on Desktop:

  • View our event agenda and plan your personal schedule
  • Access handouts directly within sessions and utilize the session Q&A to ask questions 
  • Set up in-person/virtual meet-ups with other attendees to connect and network
  • Create and converse through various Discussion Topics in the Community Board
  • Receive updates such as last-minute session changes from the organizers
  • Get presentation documents and slides
  • View the exhibit hall

After downloading, use your email address when signing up in the app and choose a strong password, or sign up using a social media account. Once you're signed up, you should be taken directly to your event!

Get Whova Now

 


 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Badges Must Be Worn

Badges are specially marked to determine admission to conference activities.

Ticketed Events

Additional registrations are required for the Monday TopGolf, Monday evening Awards Banquet, Tuesday evening dinner and entertainment, and Governmental Affairs Breakfast.

Attire

Attire for the conference is business casual. Be sure to bring a sweater or light jacket, as personal comfort levels may vary.

For the Awards Banquet, cocktail or business professional attire is preferred but not required.

Cancellation Policy

Refunds will be issued until 14 days prior to the conference less a $100 administration fee per person. No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of event.  Substitutions accepted anytime. All cancellations/substitutions must be submitted in writing.

Code of Professional Conduct

The registrant agrees to conduct his/herself in a cordial manner. KCUL will not tolerate any registrant who creates a disturbance; is disrespectful to any other registrant, any member of KCUL, its speakers and attendees, exhibitors, volunteers or staff. KCUL reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to investigate any complaint and to dismiss any registrant found by KCUL, in its sole discretion, to have violated the Code of Professional Conduct, without refund of registration fees. 

Who Should Attend?

Attendance is limited to League-affiliated and associated credit unions. This conference is a special occasion for CEOs, Directors, Staff, and Supervisory Committee members to come together for valuable education and networking opportunities. For the Business Meeting, affiliated credit unions are entitled to one delegate and one alternate.  

Safety and Wellness

The Kentucky Credit Union League is committed to hosting a safe event that brings the credit union community together. To ensure the highest level of safety for all attendees and guests we encourage anyone who is feeling unwell is encouraged to stay home.    


 

OUR SPONSORS

Vision 2024 would not be possible without the support of our sponsors!