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big.bright.minds. 2024

San Diego, CA

And Annual Member Meeting! Filene's biggest annual member event is bringing together the most innovative credit unions with the brightest minds in the industry on November 19–21, 2024. Registration is now LIVE!
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Registration for big.bright.minds. 2024 is LIVE!

Join us for a journey into the heart of bold and courageous leadership at Filene's signature event, big.bright.minds. 2024. This is where the brightest minds converge to spark change, inspire action, and lead with forward-thinking mindsets.

When: November 19—21, 2024 (Filene's Annual Member Meeting is Nov. 19)

Where: The Westin San Diego Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego, CA

What: 

  • Embrace your BOLD side by diving into sessions that challenge the status quo, engage with thought leaders who dare to make change, and network with peers who share your passion for transformative leadership.
  • Put your COURAGEOUS mind in action through experiential and hands-on workshops that will empower you to lead with new ideas, learn from case studies of successful leadership, and discover new strategies to lead your team to new heights.
  • Celebrate LEADERSHIP across the industry with networking and social events designed to celebrate the spirit of leadership and the superpower of connection in credit unions.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an industry that's reshaping the future. Register now and secure your spot!

Be Bold. Be Courageous. Be There. 

Check out the agenda and register by clicking the Register Now button.


This event is a benefit included in Innovator-level Filene membership and above, and therefor there is no registration fee to attend. Not sure what your membership status is? Visit your filene.org account portal or contact us at [email protected].

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Agenda at a Glance

Tuesday, November 19
9:00 amVisa Insights & Innovation Preconference Workshop (invite only)
9:00 am i3 Workshop (invite only)
9:00 amCrasher Workshop (invite only)
3:00 pmFirst Timers + New Members + Crashers: Filene 101
5:00 pmAnnual Member Meeting & Reception
7:00 pm"Crash the Crashers" Reception
Wednesday, November 20
9:00 amWelcome - Kick off
9:30 amEmpowering Leadership: Cultivating Courage for a Truly Inclusive Workplace with Fellow Quinetta Roberson
10:00 am A Design-Driven Approach to Innovation with Fellow Mai Nguyen
11:00 amTest Results from the lab* at Filene, Panel with Filene's Megan Freshour, VerticeAI, Exagens and CU testers
11:30 amDriving Member Engagement and Financial Wellness in the Digital Age, with SavvyMoney
1:00 pmUnderstanding Member Profitability: A Practical Guide for Credit Unions, with Mike Higgins
1:30 pmVoices of Gen Z, Panel with Fellow Kim Lear
2:30 pmDay-Aways + Stay-n-Plays
5:30 pmFilene i3 Science Fair
6:30 pm"20 Years of i3" Celebration Hosted by Filene i3
Thursday, November 21
9:00 amWelcome - Day 1 Recap
9:30 amAI, Blockchain, and Payments: Transforming the Future of the Credit Union with Fellow Lamont Black
10:00 amPayments at the Center: Closing the Implementation Gap, Panel with Carrie Stapp of Velera; Fellow Lamont Black; April Clobes of MSUFCU, and Shanda Reaves of Chartway CU
10:30 amStory of Impact: Empowering Employees Through Charitable Impact Loans, with Velera and Community Impact Fund
11:00 amWhat’s Holding Credit Unions Back? with Fellow Amy Hillman
11:30 amA Look Back: Innovation & Incubation Center; DEI Center with Fellows Jeffrey Robinson and Quinetta Roberson
1:15 pmLeading Digital Organizations, with Fellow Alum Dennis Campbell
1:45 pmDemystifying the Credit Union Member, with Visa and Filene
2:15 pmTaking Action in an Everything, Everywhere, All at Once World
3:00 pmBold Technology Transformations, Panel with Filene's Christie Kimbell; Brian Hendricks of Origence; Benson Porter of Black Dragon Capital, Michael Crowl of UFCU
3:30 pmFrom Insights to Impact: Planning Your Next Step, Interactive Activity
6:00 pmMerrymaking Reception

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