Join us at CONNECT 2026!

Join us May 31 - June 2 in Ocean City for CONNECT 2026, our signature convention that brings together credit union professionals, industry leaders and valued partners. 

You'll hear from engaging speakers about the issues shaping our industry and ideas to help drive growth and strengthen member relationships at your credit union.

CONNECT offers the depth and quality of a national convention, delivered close to home. 

We look forward to seeing you in Ocean City - and remember to register for our golf outing and all-you-can-eat crab feast!

Featured Speakers

Anirban Basu

Chairman and CEO
Sage Policy Group

Samantha Paxson

Founder & CEO
Power & Light Collaborative

Scott Simpson

President/CEO
America's Credit Unions

John Kutchey

Director, Eastern Region
National Credit Union Administration

Reneé Sattiewhite

President/CEO
African-American Credit Union Coalition

John Bratsakis

President/CEO
MD|DC Credit Union Association

John Bredehoft

Member
Kaufman & Canoles, P.C.

Jill Nowacki

President/Chief Executive Officer
Humanidei

Mike de Vere

Chief Executive Officer
Zest AI

Jon Jeffreys

President/CEO
Callahan & Associates, Inc.

Bob Nealon

VP Enterprise Solutions Sales
Origence

Nathan Anderson

President/CEO
rekindle

Chris Gill

Senior Manager
TruStage

Becky Smith

President/CEO
APG FCU

Mike Wilson

President/CEO
Members 1st Federal Credit Union

Jim Lake

President
Michael Walters Advertising

Pete Winninger

VP, Risk Engagement
Velera

Chris Griffin

Co-Founder
Narmi

Sponsors

Titanium Sponsor

TruStage Logo

Gold Sponsors

Interface ai logo
Interface ai logo
FHLBank Atlanta logo

Pre-Convention Connections

Golf Outing

 

Register for our annual golf outing and enjoy a day on the links and some friendly competition at GlenRiddle Golf Club.

Prizes will be awarded for Men’s and Women’s Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive. Registration includes a box lunch, two drink tickets, GPS-equipped golf carts, access to practice facilities, greens fees, and range balls.

GlenRiddle Golf Club

11501 Maid at Arms Ln, Berlin, MD 21811

May 31, 2026 | 10 AM - 3:30 PM

Maryland Crab Feast

Our popular Crab Feast returns! Join us as we kick off CONNECT 2026 with great food and even better company alongside your credit union peers.

Tickets
$120
$20 from every Crab Feast ticket is donated to the Credit Union Foundation of MD|DC’s financial literacy programs.

To purchase, add Crab Feast tickets to your registration.

Hooper's Crab House

12913 Ocean Gateway, Ocean City, MD 21842

May 31, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

WHEN

May 31, 2026 – June 2, 2026
3:30 PM-6:00 PM ET

WHERE

Roland E. Powell Convention Center

4001 Coastal Hwy
Ocean City, MD 21842
USA

PLANNER

Chrystal Hunter
chunter@mddccua.org