Duration
5 days
Format
In person
Audience
CEO & Board Chair
Experience
Beautiful Hawaii
Create a Dynamic Duo
CUES Symposium is the premier industry conference to strengthen the partnership between the CEO and board chair. By attending together, you will share learning experiences and team-building opportunities, resulting in a powerful union that works well together, ultimately strengthening and advancing the credit union.
This specialized event is highly interactive, providing opportunities to collaborate, share ideas, problem solve, network and develop plans ready for the credit union to implement immediately.
| United States | Canada* | |
|---|---|---|
|
CUES Member — Unlimited/Unlimited+ Level
|
$5,600
|
$7,420
|
|
CUES Member — Individual Level
|
$6,000
|
$7,950
|
|
Non-Member
|
$7,400
|
$9,800
|
*All Canadian pricing is listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Price for Each Additional Attendee:
| United States | Canada* | |
|---|---|---|
|
CUES Member — Unlimited/Unlimited+ Level
|
$2,800
|
$3,710
|
|
CUES Member — Individual Level
|
$3,000
|
$3,975
|
|
Non-Member
|
$3,700
|
$4,900
|
*All Canadian pricing is listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).
Agenda
We are currently working on the 2025 Symposium schedule. Please check back later for more information.
Below is a sample agenda.
Sunday
Symposium Welcome Reception | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Monday
Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Welcome to Symposium | 8:00 – 8:15 a.m.
General Session | 8:15 – 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break | 9:45 – 10:00 a.m.
General Session | 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Lunch | On your own
Tuesday
Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Networking Break | 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions Continue | 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Travel Time | 11:00 – 11:05 a.m.
Bonus Sessions | 11:05 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch | On your own
Wednesday
Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Networking Break | 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions Continue | 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
Travel Time | 11:00 – 11:05 a.m.
Bonus Sessions | 11:05 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Lunch | On your own
Closing Reception | 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Thursday
Breakfast Buffet | 7:00 – 8:00 a.m.
Breakout Sessions | 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
Networking Break | 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Breakout Sessions Continue | 9:45 – 11:00 a.m.
CUES Symposium Concludes | 11:00 a.m.
*All times and speakers subject to change.
We are currently working on the 2025 Symposium speakers. Please check back later for more information.
Why Attend CUES Symposium
This specialized event is highly interactive, providing opportunities for your CEO and chair to collaborate, share ideas, problem solve, and develop plans ready to take home and implement immediately.
The CEO and Board Chair will:
- Enjoy shared learning from world-class speakers and educators both in- and outside the CU movement for a full cross industry perspective
- Network and participate in breakout sessions with CUs of similar asset size
- Learn to work together as true partners, benefiting the credit union for years to come
- Follow a flexible agenda that allows time for networking with like-minded CUs and island exploration
- Enjoy a bucket-list location, designed to help them get away from the day-to-day and focus on team building
Travel & Lodging
Hotel
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
1571 Poipu Rd
Koloa, HI 96756
We are currently working on hotel and travel details for CUES Symposium 2025. Please check back later for more information.
Car Rentals
CUES has negotiated a discount when you book with Enterprise and National for this meeting. You can take advantage of our discounted rates by booking online using the below links. Be sure to reference account number OSMB44A when making all reservations.
Enterprise Reservations | National Reservations
We also invite you to enroll in the Emerald Club loyalty program. As an Emerald Club member, you can bypass the counter and choose your own vehicle, earn free rental days, receive arrival & return alerts, receive e-receipts, and maximize benefits while still enjoying our CUES corporate discount. Emerald Club Enrollment (Emerald Club benefits applicable to both Enterprise & National reservations).
Information You Should Know
Your registration includes:
- All educational sessions and all their materials
- A welcome reception on Sunday for attendees and their guest
- Breakfast and refreshment breaks on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
*subject to change
Cancellation Policy
- ALL CANCELLATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING (cues@cues.org)
- Prior to 60 days – full refund
- 31-60 days before start of event – 50% refund
- 0-30 days before start of event – no refunds or credits for future events given
Due to financial obligations incurred by CUES, no refunds or credits will be issued on cancellation requests less than 30 days prior to the start of the event. Substitute attendees are welcome, subject to eligibility.
CUES reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to unforeseen circumstances, and will refund fees if the event is rescheduled or location is changed and you are unable to attend.
Accommodations for diet, mobility, or other needs
CUES will make every effort to make sure you are comfortable at our events. Email events@cues.org with your name, credit union, the event you are registered for, and everything we need to know to accommodate your request. We will follow up with you on how we can help.
This conference meets the following standards:
- CPE credits earned: up to 16
- Program Level: Overview
- Delivery Method: Group-Live
- Advanced Preparation: No advance preparation is required
- Prerequisites: Not required for this program
*subject to change.
Who should attend Symposium?
CUES Symposium is for CEO and board chair pairs; your team must attend this event together, so be sure to register them at the same time.
Your vice chair may attend CUES Symposium with the CEO and board chair for succession planning purposes, or if the board chair is unable to attend.
What is available for my guest?
Your companion is welcome to join you at the Welcome Reception, as well as register for any of our optional activities. A companion meal program is also available, which includes breakfast Monday through Thursday. We are currently working on pricing at this time. See our Travel/Lodging tab for full details when available.
LOCATION
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort & Spa
Koloa, Hawaii
DATES
January 26 — 30, 2025
UNLIMITED/
UNLIMITED+
MEMBER PAIR
$5,600
$7,420 CAD
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CEOs and board chairs must attend this event together, so please register at the same time. If your board chair is unable to attend, you may bring your vice chair. For additional registrant pricing please email events@cues.org.
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