The Inclusiv Conference is a must-attend event for anyone who is passionate about financial empowerment, strengthening communities, and the role of credit unions in building a more inclusive economy. 

Don't miss your chance to connect with credit union movement leaders, policymakers, researchers, and advocates dedicated to advancing financial inclusion through the power of credit unions. 

Why You Can't Miss Inclusiv Conference 2026

Exclusive insights from credit unions leading the way in serving underserved communities plus actionable strategies designed to enhance your impact. 

Emerging trends and innovations in community development finance that will keep your organization on the leading edge.

Workshops and sessions designed to sharpen your skills, spark fresh ideas, and help you bring new strategies back to your organization. 

Standing Strong, Building Forward

Our theme for 2026, Standing Strong, Building Forward, reflects our movement’s unwavering commitment to financial inclusion. When faced with challenges, community development credit unions remain focused on building a financial system that works for everyone. From advancing homeownership and small business opportunity to spurring clean energy adoption, our movement is building stronger communities.

Expanding Homeownership Opportunity

Homeownership, a key tool for building generational wealth, is out of reach for many people. But credit unions are paving the way for their members to achieve their dreams of homeownership through innovative first-time homebuyer programs and investments in community land trusts. Learn how credit unions are expanding access, overcoming barriers, and creating lasting impact through inclusive, mission-driven mortgage programs.

Building Affordable Energy and Community Resilience

Credit unions have the unique opportunity to bring affordable energy solutions and disaster resilience to their communities. Learn how to build lending programs to drive clean energy adoption that helps members save money on rising energy bills while supporting good paying jobs and healthier air. Be inspired by credit unions that stood strong for their communities when disasters struck, leave with concrete ideas for how to better prepare for and respond to the ever-increasing number of weather-related disasters around the country. 

Standing Strong for Financial Inclusion

This track will inspire even the most dedicated community development professionals to deepen their credit unions’ commitment to financial inclusion. Explore proven strategies for engaging unbanked and underbanked communities and deep dives on impactful asset building programs and inclusive lending practices. Learn from peers how to deepen community partnerships to promote financial health and asset building opportunities.

Strengthening Small Businesses

Small businesses create jobs and build local wealth, but many small business owners are underserved by mainstream financial institutions. Learn how to fill this gap and build a stronger local economy through small business lending. Hear from peers who are spurring economic development and overcoming the regulatory and operational barriers to small business lending, and explore the federal, state and private supports available to small business lenders.  

Have a Bold Idea for a Breakout Session?

We invite you to share your expertise, stories, and strategies with our 600+ credit union practitioners, investors, policymakers, and community development leaders.

This is your chance to influence, connect, and inspire a diverse audience that’s passionate about empowering communities through financial inclusion. 

Proposal submissions will open on December 1, 2025 and close on January 31, 2026