TAMPA, Fla.–– Trellance, a provider of analytics, cloud and talent solutions said in 2024 it will co-host EDGE, a “first-of-its-kind industry conference for credit union industry professionals.”
EDGE is scheduled to debut May 6-7 in Nashville, Tenn. and will be co-hosted by the Filene Research Institute and Credit Union Data Exchange (CUDX).
“EDGE seeks to unite credit union industry professionals with tech experts to share the latest innovations and industry trends,” Trellance said. “EDGE is dedicated to fostering a dynamic platform where technology enthusiasts, thought leaders and industry experts converge.”
What Meeting Will Do
According to Trellance, the meeting will serve to:
- Inspire innovation
- Facilitate knowledge exchange
- Empower digital evolution
- Promote inclusivity and diversity
- Forge lasting connections
- Advance ethical tech
- Empower the future generation
Trellance said the EDGE conference will feature networking opportunities, keynote speakers and breakout sessions on topics important to Trellance customers. The company said it has also confirmed three keynote speakers:
- Mark Sangster, VP-chief of strategy with Adlumin
- Heather McKissick, CEO of the CUES
- Lisa Bodell, founder & CEO of FutureThink; Global Innovation and Change Expert;
Submissions Being Accepted
In addition to the keynote speakers, Trellance said EDGE is currently accepting submissions to be a breakout session speaker at EDGE 2024. Presentations on the following topics will be considered:
- Credit Union Innovations. “Tell us about how your credit union is making innovations in the industry.”
- Digital Evolution. “Are you an expert in cutting-edge technology? Has your credit union implemented the latest technology? Technology is evolving quickly – tell us about game-changing technology and how it can be used in the credit union space.”
- Diversity and Tech. “How can we make sure we’re reducing bias in technology and including diverse voices? How does diversity make our credit unions stronger? This topic can include diverse hiring practices, identifying and reducing bias in tech such as AI or Machine Learning, the importance of developing a global workforce, and more.”
- Ethics and Tech. “We want to leave the world a better place than we found it – how can we make sure we’re using technology ethically?”
- Fraud. “As instances of fraud and digital hostages continue to rise, how can credit unions keep their servers safe?”
- AI. “How can credit unions leverage AI to best benefit their credit unions? What are some protocols that credit unions should adopt when implementing AI? What is the future of AI in the credit union industry?”
Underground on Hand
In addition, Trellance said The Underground, hosted by Mitchell Stankovic & Associates, will kick off the general sessions at EDGE, with panelists focused on issues relevant in today's environment.
“The session will feature a debate about who’s responsible for ethics and values regarding generative AI and what’s taking place in the credit union space, as well as a discussion about using collaboration to sustain a cooperative model,” Trellance said.
Additional updates related to the panel will be made at future dates.
“There’s a hunger in our industry for education and innovation,” said Tom Davis, president and CEO of Trellance. “We saw an opportunity to provide for those needs by joining with other industry leaders to host a conference that will speak to the latest technology innovations in the credit union sphere and deliver thought leadership content on a range of topics important to our attendees.”
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