big.bright.minds. is Filene Research Institute's signature annual event! Every year, courtesy of our presenting sponsors, Filene brings together credit unions from across the U.S.: CEOs, board members, and the employees designing the future of credit unions. Add in our Filene Fellows and industry thinkers whose work is reshaping the industry, the next generation of leaders through Crashers, and the fintechs building the tools that will define the next decade, and you have the single richest room in the movement.
📍 Hyatt Regency New Orleans—601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70113
✈️ Suggested Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
- Arrive: Monday, November 30, 2026, at any time
- Conference: December 1–3, 2026
- Depart: Friday, December 4, 2026, at any time
Selected Crashers will:
- Receive FREE registration to the event and access to exclusive Crash Sessions amongst the general conference agenda.
- Be responsible for all hotel and travel costs + food/entertainment outside of the provided programming.
Application Deadline: September 15, 2026, at 11:59pm CT
Any questions before applying? Please email Kaeshier Fernandez (Filene).