Credit Union Professional Registration Options

 

LAUNCH Returns in 2026!

Charting the Future: The Next Decade Starts Here

Thank you to all who joined us for LAUNCH 2025!  We’re excited to announce that the next conference will be held February 10-11, 2026, in Concord, NC. Until then, explore the details from our 2025 event below and check back soon for updates on what’s ahead for 2026.

Event Schedule

Tuesday, February 10

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM:

CCUL Networking Groups Concurrent Sessions

10:30 AM – 2:30 PM:

Credit Union Roundtable & Emerging Leaders Workshop Concurrent Sessions

2:30 PM – 5:30 PM:

Visit with Exhibitors & Opening Reception

3:00 PM – 3:20 PM:

Sprint Session in the Exhibit Hall

4:00 PM – 4:20 PM:

Sprint Session in the Exhibit Hall

4:30 PM – 5:30 PM:

Cocktail Reception with the Exhibitors

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM:

Protégé Competition

Wednesday, February 11

​8:00 AM – 9:00 AM:

Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM:

Concurrent Educational Sessions

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM:

Concurrent Educational Sessions

10:45 AM – 1:30 PM:

Visit with Exhibitors

11:15 AM – 11:35 AM:

Sprint Session in the Exhibit Hall

12:00 PM – 12:20 PM:

Sprint Session in the Exhibit Hall

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:

Lunch & Visit with Exhibitors

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM:

Concurrent Educational Sessions

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM:

Concurrent Educational Sessions

3:20 PM – 3:40 PM:

CUxEL Protégé Winners Announcement & Launch Prize Give-aways

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM:

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala Reception

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM:

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala Dinner

 

Register to Attend

Fees

$100 – Just one fee gives you access to the entire show. Including:

  • Educational breakout sessions
  • Trade show floor
  • Credit Union Roundtables
  • Emerging Leaders Workshop
  • CUxEL Protégé Competition and Awards (ticketed)
  • Many networking opportunities

The Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala is a separately ticketed event. Tickets are $175.

CCUL Networks Meeting

  • Join CCUL’s six Networks – CDFI, Financial Wellness, HR/OD, Internal Audit, Lending, MemberXP for a general session followed by peer group specific open discussions.

Credit Union Roundtable

  • To foster mutual success, the Credit Union Roundtable provides an open, cooperative environment for candid discussion of challenges and opportunities, including timely topics submitted by participants.

Emerging Leaders Workshop

  • Emerging Leaders age 40 and under gather for a day of education and networking.

Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Awards Gala

  • The Carolinas Credit Union League is a proud supporter of the Carolinas Credit Union Foundation, and together we will honor several credit unions for their outstanding work and service. All event proceeds will go towards the Foundation’s exclusive sponsorship of Victory Junction’s Reach Program.

 

LAUNCH Conference

    • LAUNCH is your “one-stop-shop” to evaluate products and services and gain valuable insight on offerings that will help you better serve your co-workers and credit union members. You will benefit from educational sessions, industry experts, and credit union focused suppliers and advisors who will be on hand to show you the technology, data, and know how that will move your credit union forward.

CUxEL Protégé Competition

    • Conclusion of the 2025-2026 CUxEL Protégé Competition where top finalists from North and South Carolina will compete for the chance to be named this year’s CUxEL Protégé. The winner and two runners-up will receive developmental scholarships sponsored by the Carolinas Credit Union League.