PLANO, Texas— Catalyst has opened registration for its 2026 Strategic Summit, scheduled for Sept. 22–24 at Lost Pines Resort & Spa near Austin, Texas.
The event is geared toward credit union executives and senior leaders seeking guidance on strategy, operations, and emerging risks across financial services, Catalyst said.
The summit will focus on navigating economic, regulatory, and technological change, with planned sessions covering payments, liquidity, asset management, cybersecurity, member experience, and growth strategy. Catalyst said additional agenda details will be released ahead of the event.
Keynote speakers include Duncan Wardle, former head of innovation at Disney; Mike Rayburn, a TEDx speaker focused on creative problem solving; Mary Kelly, PhD, a retired Navy commander and economist; Steve Rick, chief economist at TruStage; Lamont Black, PhD, a DePaul University finance professor specializing in emerging technologies; and Theresa Payton, a former White House chief information officer and cybersecurity expert.
Beyond general sessions, the conference will include programming on instant payments, balance sheet management, and long-term asset growth. Attendees will also have networking opportunities with peers and Catalyst leadership. Registration includes meals, entertainment, and access to nine or more CPE credits.
More information, including the full agenda and registration details, is available at https://catalystcorp.org/summit.