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Forum 2023 – Ushering in the FedNow Payments Era

by Catalyst Corporate | Aug 07, 2023

Catalyst will host its annual Economic & Payments Forum, and the spotlight will be on the payments landscape. Get in on all the action by signing up with our early bird rate before August 11. That’s the deadline to qualify for $200 off the regular registration fee for the in-person event. Catalyst has taken this opportunity to present a bonus session that will immerse attendees seeking to stay at the forefront of payment trends.

Arrive early Monday, September 18, to catch our special pre-conference bonus session on faster payments, including information on the recent launch of the FedNow® Service, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (lunch included). Forum 2023 will kick off at 3 p.m. with a fireside chat hosted by Catalyst's senior management and an entertaining overview of the economy by Peter Ricchiuti.

Who’s unlocking the power of payments?

This year’s Forum presenters are going to take a deeper dive into topics, including the latest faster payments developments, tech trends transforming credit unions and forecasts for the economy. Our faster payments speaker line-up includes:

  • Dan Gonzalez: Vice president and national account director of the Federal Reserve Financial Services – general session on the future of faster payments with the FedNow Service.
  • Glenn Wheeler: Vice president of payments products & innovations at Catalyst – breakfast breakout session on the essentials of faster payments.
  • Justin Lutes: AAP, NCP and vice president of correspondent services at Catalyst – breakfast breakout session on Catalyst’s CU LoanPay.

Fast CPE credits

Catalyst’s annual Forum is designed to help credit union leaders earn CPE credits all in one place. At Forum 2023, attendees can earn up to 14 CPE credits while learning and networking with peers by participating in the Faster Payments Essentials pre-conference bonus session.

Invest in new relationships

Young professionals will have the opportunity to crash this year’s Forum. The deadline to apply is fast approaching. Start and submit your application here, the winners will be announced on August 31. Crashers will have the opportunity to interact with C-suite leaders to gain insights into their experiences and leadership styles, as well as career development guidance. The diverse range of participants ensures exposure to multiple perspectives, enabling young professionals to expand their knowledge and broaden their horizons.

Don’t miss your chance. Register today to hear from our expert payments speakers. Early bird pricing is good through August 11 and the YP Crasher’s contest deadline to apply is August 25. To view the full speaker lineup and additional event details, visit catalystcorp.org/forum