
2025 Synergent Connect Conference Agenda
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 Maine, Bird & 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.