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16 - 18 September 2026
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, Nashville, TN
A new era begins when technology meets the shared mission of great lending.
Scienaptic AI's first annual gathering is here, uniting the financial institutions' most influential leaders for a pivotal exchange of ideas. This is the moment purpose, people, and intelligent technology converge to set the new standard for modern lending.
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Nashville, TN • 16 - 18 September 2026
2026
A new era begins when technology meets the shared mission of great lending.
Scienaptic AI's first annual gathering is here, uniting the credit union industry's most influential leaders for a pivotal exchange of ideas. This is the moment purpose, people, and intelligent technology converge to set the new standard for modern lending.
Where technology meets the shared mission of great lending
Most AI conferences promise the future. Elevate AI 2026 delivers it.
This is Scienaptic AI's first annual gathering of financial institutions' leaders and lending professionals who refuse to choose between smart AI and human intelligence. While other institutions are either afraid of AI or drunk on it, our attendees are learning to wield it like a precision tool.
You won't find vendor pitches disguised as education here. Instead, you'll meet the loan officer who uses AI to spend 90% more time with members. The fraud team that catches bad actors without flagging good people. The small business lender who approves more deserving applicants faster than ever before.
Elevate AI 2026 is for leaders who know that better algorithms should create better member/customer relationships, not replace them. Come ready to learn, debate, and steal ideas from peers who are already proving that human-centered AI isn't just possible. It's the path to sustainable growth.
The future of lending isn't just smarter. It's more human. And it starts with leaders like you.
Agenda
Elevate 2026 takes place September 16–18, 2026.
From the opening dinner to the final keynote, expect conversations that confront today’s lending realities, challenge assumptions, and shape a smarter, more human path forward for financial institutions.
This is where the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders come together to question what’s possible, push the limits of intelligent lending, and build a shared vision for a future where AI amplifies human judgment rather than replacing it.
The schedule will feature:
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Sessions that address the biggest challenges facing financial institutions today, from margin pressure and fraud trends to changing member/customer expectations
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Insightful explorations of what’s new in AI — agentic systems, advanced reasoning models, real-time insights, and the emerging standards guiding responsible adoption.
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Updates on industry and regulatory shifts, including AI governance, emerging compliance expectations, fairness, and transparency
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Discussions on the data foundations needed for modern lending: cleaner pipelines, governance, monitoring, and system readiness
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Stories from financial institution leaders applying these ideas to approvals, fraud control, efficiency, and more human lending experiences
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Breakouts built for real problem-solving and peer-to-peer exchange
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A look at what financial institution leadership means today — how to guide teams, navigate change, and stay mission-focused in a rapidly evolving environment
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A forward view of the ideas shaping Scienaptic’s roadmap and the future of intelligent, member/customer -centered lending
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
07:00 pm — Welcome Reception
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
08:00 am - 09:00 am — Networking Breakfast
09:00 am - 10:00 am — Opening Keynote
10:00 am - 12:00 pm — Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm — Lunch
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm — Breakout Sessions
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm — Roundtable Discussions
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm — Success Stories from Financial Institution Leaders
05:00 pm onwards — Open Networking
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
08:00 am - 09:00 am — Networking Breakfast
09:00 am - 10:30 am — Scienaptic AI Roadmap Reflections
10:30 am - 11:00 am — Roundtable Discussions
11:00 am — General Session - Closing Keynote
Agenda
Elevate 2026 takes place September 16–18, 2026.
From the opening dinner to the final keynote, expect conversations that confront today’s lending realities, challenge assumptions, and shape a smarter, more human path forward for credit unions.
This is where the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders come together to question what’s possible, push the limits of intelligent lending, and build a shared vision for a future where AI amplifies human judgment rather than replacing it.
The schedule will feature:
-
Sessions that address the biggest challenges facing credit unions today, from margin pressure and fraud trends to changing member expectations
-
Insightful explorations of what’s new in AI — agentic systems, advanced reasoning models, real-time insights, and the emerging standards guiding responsible adoption.
-
Updates on industry and regulatory shifts, including AI governance, emerging compliance expectations, fairness, and transparency
-
Discussions on the data foundations needed for modern lending: cleaner pipelines, governance, monitoring, and system readiness
-
Stories from credit union leaders applying these ideas to approvals, fraud control, efficiency, and more human lending experiences
-
Breakouts built for real problem-solving and peer-to-peer exchange
-
A look at what credit union leadership means today — how to guide teams, navigate change, and stay mission-focused in a rapidly evolving environment
-
A forward view of the ideas shaping Scienaptic’s roadmap and the future of intelligent, member-centered lending
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
07:00 pm — Welcome & Networking Dinner
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
08:00 am - 09:00 am — Networking Breakfast
09:00 am - 10:00 am — Opening Keynote
10:00 am - 12:00 pm — Breakout Sessions
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm — Lunch
01:00 pm - 03:00 pm — Breakout Sessions
03:00 pm - 04:00 pm — Roundtable Discussions
04:00 pm - 05:00 pm — Credit Union Stories
05:00 pm onwards — Open Networking
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
08:00 am - 09:00 am — Networking Breakfast
09:00 am - 10:30 am — Scienaptic AI Roadmap Reflections
10:30 am - 11:00 am — Roundtable Discussions
11:00 am — General Session - Closing Keynote
Wednesday, Sep 16, 2026
Time | Session |
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7 am | Welcome & Networking Dinner |
Thursday, Sep 17, 2026
Time | Session |
|---|---|
4 pm - 5 pm | Credit Union Stories |
5 pm onwards | Open Networking |
3 pm - 4 pm | Roundtable Discussions |
1 pm - 3 pm | Breakout Sessions |
12 pm - 1 pm | Lunch |
10 am - 12 pm | Breakout Sessions |
9 am - 10 am | Opening Keynote |
8 am - 9 am | Networking Breakfast |
Friday, Sep 18, 2026
Time | Session |
|---|---|
8 am - 9 am | Networking Breakfast |
9 am - 10.30 am | Scienaptic AI Roadmap Reflections |
10.30 am - 11:00 am | Roundtable Discussions |
11 am | General Session - Closing Keynote |
Hotel Information
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
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A full conference pass is $900, but early bird pricing of $700 is available until January 31, 2026.
Sponsor or Exhibit
Showcase your brand at the center of next-generation lending. Partner with us to engage directly with senior financial institution leaders, forward-thinking lending professionals, and decision-makers shaping the industry’s future.
If you’d prefer to reach out directly, email us at raabiya@scienaptic.com or chandan@scienaptic.com.
Call for Speakers
We’re inviting financial institution leaders, lending professionals, data practitioners, product thinkers, and compliance specialists to share the ideas that moved their work forward. If you have a story, insight, breakthrough, or lesson that others can learn from, we want to hear it. We’re seeking educational talks grounded in outcomes and practice, not pitches, and designed to inspire action across financial institutions.
Get Involved!
Visit the Call for Speakers tab to submit a speaker proposal.
Many different sponsorship opportunities are available. Sponsorships are limited, so don’t wait. Visit the Sponsors tab for more details.
For general event information, please email events@scienaptic.com
For media information on Scienaptic or this event, please contact raabiya@scienaptic.com or chandan@scienaptic.com.
Accommodation and Transportation
More information to come.
Registration
The regular conference fee is $900. Early bird registration fee is $700 and is open till 31st January 2026
Your registration includes admission to all conference sessions, entertainment, the Exhibit Hall, all meals, as well as access to networking receptions.
Conference attendance is opened only to credit union attendees, however, if there are plus-one events, you will be able to purchase a guest pass.
Yes, a confirmation with receipt will be emailed to you as soon as purchase is complete.
All cancellations are subject to a $75 nonrefundable administrative fee per participant. Registration is transferable with no charge. Refunds will be granted until August 1, 2026 and only when written notification is received. No refunds will be given after August 1, 2026.
You might be wondering...
The conference is set for September 16-18, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. The venue will be announced soon.
This event is opened to credit union attendees, and is ideal for CEOs, Chief Lending Officers, Heads of Lending, Lending VP, Lending Manager, and Product Users.
Details for ELEVATE 2026 schedule will be posted on the website as they become available.
Yes, food and beverages will be provided during the conference.