2026 Annual Conference
Shifting Mindsets
for a Complex Future
October 24 & 25, 2026
Hilton Mississauga-Meadowvale
365d
24h
60m
60s
2026 Annual Conference
Credit Union and Caisses Populaires board directors are invited to the 42nd Annual Conference for a unique professional development, learning, and networking opportunity!
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Join credit union directors from across Canada as we navigate governance in a rapidly shifting landscape. This year’s Directors’ Forum dives into regulatory change, AI oversight, board accountability, and the collective intelligence needed to lead with clarity in a complex future.
This is a hybrid event. Register by July 31st and save!​​
2026 Sponsors
The Directors' Forum is truly grateful for all the support that our sponsoring organizations provide. With their help, we are able to plan, produce, and execute both the in-person and virtual programming that has been highly valued by our directors year after year.​​​ We are proud to recognize those organizations that have confirmed their support of the 2026 conference to date!​​
Stewardship Sponsor
Professional Development Sponsor
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The Canadian Credit Union Association (CCUA) is the national trade association for Canada's credit unions, caisses populaires (outside Quebec), and regional Centrals. Representing 169 credit unions and caisses populaires with $315 billion in assets, CCUA provides advocacy, research, education, compliance and other support to its members. CCUA is dedicated to the success of credit unions and promoting their values of putting members first and supporting local communities. To learn more, click on their logo.
Governance Excellence Partners
Desjardins is a co-operative financial institution with the largest regional presence in Quebec and is also well established in Ontario. It was the first caisse founded in 1900 by Alphonse and Dorimène Desjardins, and today serves 7.7 million members, has 56, 165 employees, and has had 2.379 elected directors! Desjardins has been ranked by Mediacorp Canada Inc. among Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People, and Greenest Employers, and has received the Women in Governance's Platinum Parity Certification, which recognizes the steps we're taking toward achieving equal representation of women at every level of the organization. To learn more, click on their logo.
Libro Credit Union is a full-service financial institution with a purpose to strengthen financial well-being for a better tomorrow. On January 1, 2026, Libro and Kawartha Credit Union* merged, bringing together more than 180,000 members, with financial solutions delivered through 57 locations and robust digital platforms. With over 80 years of history, Libro is a trusted, purpose-driven financial institution committed to positive social and environmental impact.
To learn more, click on their logo.
*Now operating as Kawartha Financial Services, a division of Libro Credit Union Ltd.
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Your Neighbourhood Credit Union (YNCU) is a growing and respected financial institution serving over 65,000 members across 22 branches in Ontario. As a Certified B Corporation, YNCU is committed to doing business for good — delivering values-driven financial solutions with a focus on community impact, transparency, sustainability, and people-first service. While rooted in purpose, YNCU also embraces modern banking tools and digital innovation to ensure members have access to convenient and personalized financial experiences.
To learn more, click on their logo.
Leadership Development Sponsor
Co-operation Partners
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Engagement Supporter
Delegate Corner
This section will contain information and resources for our virtual and in-person delegates of the 2026 Conference. Documents will be posted in the weeks preceeding the conference.​
