Eltropy EMERGE 2026 Draws 30+ Credit Union and Fintech Speakers for April 21-24 Conference

400+ credit union/banking professionals gather for sessions spanning AI implementation, contact center operations, lending, fraud prevention, member experience

Apr. 8, 2026 at 8:20pm

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Eltropy, the AI-powered conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs), today announced the complete speaker lineup and program details for EMERGE 2026, the fourth annual gathering of credit union and community bank leaders, taking place April 21-24 in Santa Clara, California. The four-day agenda covers AI implementation, contact center operations, lending and collections, fraud prevention, digital branch strategy, and member experience, with over 30 confirmed speakers representing credit unions, community banks, and technology organizations.

Why it matters

EMERGE has become a premier industry event where credit union and community bank leaders can network, learn from their peers, and engage with fintech providers. The diverse lineup of speakers and sessions allows attendees to explore the latest trends and technologies impacting the community finance sector, helping them make informed decisions to better serve their members.

The details

The EMERGE 2026 program features speakers from credit unions, community banks, and technology organizations, including Venky Annadurai from Patelco Credit Union, Kate Alter from TruStone Financial, Corey Cunningham from Energy Capital Credit Union, and Ashish Garg, Co-Founder and CEO of Eltropy. Sessions will cover topics such as AI implementation, contact center operations, lending and collections, fraud prevention, digital branch strategy, and member experience. Sponsors for the event include Constant AI, Pindrop, Nuvei, Origence, Illuma, and Kinective.

  • EMERGE 2026 will take place from April 21-24, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
  • Registration for the event remains open, with exclusive rates for Eltropy clients.

The players

Eltropy

Eltropy is the leading conversations platform for community financial institutions (CFIs). Its AI-driven communications tools help CFIs communicate, automate, improve operations and engagement, and increase productivity across the institution.

Ashish Garg

Ashish Garg is the Co-Founder and CEO of Eltropy.

Venky Annadurai

Venky Annadurai is the SVP of Technology, Development & Data Engineering at Patelco Credit Union.

Kate Alter

Kate Alter is the AVP Enterprise Applications at TruStone Financial.

Corey Cunningham

Corey Cunningham is the EVP/Chief Financial Officer at Energy Capital Credit Union.

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What they’re saying

“EMERGE has become the place where community finance actually moves. Credit union leaders presenting real results, fintech companies showing what they've built, practitioners comparing notes in the hallway — that mix doesn't happen anywhere else in this industry.”

— Ashish Garg, Co-Founder and CEO, Eltropy

“The EMERGE highlights for me are twofold. We're not only networking with our peers, but also having some face time with the Eltropy team. What I really love about Eltropy is that they allow us to have a voice, not only in what's happening now, but also in what's happening in the future.”

— Ron Winter, Chief Technology Officer, InRoads Credit Union

What’s next

Registration for EMERGE 2026 remains open, with exclusive rates for Eltropy clients. For more information or to register, visit eltropy.com/emerge-2026.

The takeaway

EMERGE has established itself as a must-attend event for credit union and community bank leaders, providing a unique opportunity to network, learn from industry peers, and engage with fintech providers. The diverse lineup of speakers and sessions at EMERGE 2026 will help attendees stay ahead of the curve and make informed decisions to better serve their members.