2025 Synergent Connect Conference Agenda

Agenda subject to change.   

Monday, August 11

10:30 am-11:30 am:
User Group

12:00 pm-1:00 pm:
Lunch

1:00 pm-1:15 pm:
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Randy Stolp, President/CEO – Synergent

1:15 pm-2:15 pm:
Run It, Protect It, and Grow It
Al Dominick, Partner – Cornerstone Advisors

Volatility has been a frequent guest at nearly all of our tables this year, underscoring the importance of staying focused on what you can control while preparing to respond to what you can’t.  Given the ever-shifting nature of our industry, we highlight emerging ideas and issues that Cornerstone sees credit unions addressing across the country — all to help attendees become a little bit smarter, a little bit faster.

2:15 pm-2:30 pm:
Break

2:30 pm-3:30 pm:
AI in Credit Unions: Adoption, Innovation, and Strategy
Dr. Jennifer Golbeck, Author and Professor – University of Maryland

Artificial intelligence is transforming industries. As AI plays a larger role in a range of work, credit unions are tasked with understanding the benefits and potential pitfalls, while also learning the strategies for using the technology ethically to both preserve member trust and comply with the regulatory landscape. As AI stands to jolt the industry, there is potential to do both good and harm. From analysis of personal data to generative AI like ChatGPT, AI can be both helpful and intrusive. This talk will look at the power of AI, the way data is collected to fuel it, best practices for making decisions about what to adopt, and how to avoid complications that can pose organizational risks.  

3:30 pm-4:30 pm:
Break

4:30 pm-5:00 pm:
Shuttle Transportation to Après for Evening Social

5:00 pm-8:00 pm:
Evening Social at Après

Join us at Après for an evening of networking and connecting. We will have food catered from Bite into MaineBird & Co., Revel Board + Beverage, and The Treat Truck. Our social will also include a hosted bar, outdoor games, and music. Parking is limited, so we encourage you to use the shuttle, Uber, or Lyft.

7:30 pm-8:00 pm:
Shuttle Transport Back to Westin

Tuesday, August 12

8:00 am-9:00 am:
Breakfast 

9:00 am:
Opening Remarks

9:05 am-10:05 am:
Session Information Coming Soon!
James Robert Lay, Author and CEO – Digital Growth Institute 

10:05 am-10:15 am:
Break

10:15 am-11:15 am:
Session Information Coming Soon! 
Lee Wetherington, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy – Jack Henry and Associates

11:15 am-11:30 am: Break

11:30 am-12:15 pm:
Breakout Sessions

Two breakout sessions will take place from 11:30 am-12:15 pm. You will have the option to select one to attend.

12:15 pm-1:15 pm:
Lunch

1:30 pm-2:30 pm:
Breakout Sessions

Two breakout sessions will take place from 1:30-2:30 pm. You will have the option to select one to attend.

2:30 pm: Adjourn

2024 Connect Conference Recap

Were you unable to attend or want to revisit the highlights from the 2024 Connect Conference? Not to worry! Read all about it in last year’s Synergent Connect Conference recap.