An impactful conference packed with valuable insights, collaborative networking, and core system discussions to help you get the most out of your core!
Northern Quest Resort & Casino, Airway Heights, Washington
September 28-30
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Sponsors
2026 Empower Conference Registration
Join us for our upcoming conference by registering using the form to the right. This event is free to attend for credit unions.
Explore the sessions, daily agenda, and planning details below.
Conference Agenda
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CU*NW Board of Directors Meeting
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Cocktail Reception at Highball – sponsored by SHAZAM
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
BREAKFAST/Registration – sponsored by eDoc
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Intro
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
CBX Update
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
CU*NW Pesentation
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
LUNCH - sponsored by Xtend
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
Vendor Speaking Opportunity
1:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Round Table Discussion
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
BREAK
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
CU*NW Presentation
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Vendor Speaking Opportunity
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Awards/Closing
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
DINNER – sponsored by SAVVY MONEY
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
BREAKFAST
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Intro
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Network Partner Update
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Xtend
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
CU*NW Presentation
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Opportunity for 1:1 conversation with CU*NW and/or vendors
Accommodations
To reserve your room in our hotel room block at a discounted rate, please contact the Northern Quest Resort Reservation Department at 877-871-6772.
Be sure to request the CU*NorthWest 2026 Annual Conference rate and use our booking ID number: 34241.
Transportation
Please plan to fly into Spokane International Airport (GEG) and arrive on Monday, September 28 so you can join us at our welcome reception at 5pm. We will be concluding around noon on Wednesday, September 30 so you can fly out in the afternoon.
Northern Quest provides free shuttle services to and from the Spokane airport to the hotel. Please call them at 509-481-6810 when you are ready to be picked up.
Attire
Attire is business casual. Feel free to dress comfortably in jeans and your credit union logo wear. The welcome reception and dinner will also be casual – no need to dress up unless you want to!
Location
Near the Spokane Airport
