CU 2.0 Live 2026
September 22–25, 2026 · Ashland, Oregon

CU 2.0 Live

The AI-first retreat for credit union and fintech leaders who are done waiting and ready to build.

📍 Resistance Wine Co., Ashland, OR
🗓 Sept 22–25, 2026
🤖 AI-first. Invite-only.
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4 days · Sept 22–25 Meals provided Wed & Thu (+ Tue reception) BYO lodging · Recommendations provided Optional day trip on Friday Vetted guests only · Application required
About the Event

Not a conference.
A working retreat.

CU 2.0 Live is a small, deliberately curated gathering of credit union CEOs and fintech founders who are actively building AI into their organizations—not planning to someday, but doing it now.

Every session, every conversation, every connection starts from an AI-first posture. If you're looking for vendor booths and badge swaps, this isn't it. If you want unfiltered peer conversations, hands-on strategy, and a room full of people who actually get it—you're in the right place.

What to Expect

High-signal. Low-noise.

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AI-First Sessions
Every topic is filtered through an AI lens—not as an add-on, but as the starting point.
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Resistance Wine Co.
Ashland's premier wine venue. The setting is intentional—good wine, real conversations, zero pretense.
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CU × Fintech Connections
Vetted fintechs in the room. Vetted credit unions in the room. Introductions that actually make sense.
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Peer-Led Roundtables
Unfiltered strategy conversations. Rapid-fire problem-solving. Facilitation that doesn't waste your time.
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Meals Together
Lunches and dinners provided Wednesday and Thursday. The table is where half the real work happens.
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Optional Crater Lake Trip
Stick around Friday for a group excursion to Crater Lake. The conversations continue—with better scenery.
Schedule

Four days. One focus.

September 22–25, 2026 at Resistance Wine Co., Ashland, Oregon.

Tuesday
Sept 22
Welcome Reception
  • Evening arrival
  • Grazing table provided
  • Introductions and first conversations
Wednesday
Sept 23
Full Day
  • Coffee & pastries
  • Morning & afternoon sessions
  • Lunch provided
  • Dinner provided
Thursday
Sept 24
Full Day
  • Coffee & pastries
  • Morning & afternoon sessions
  • Lunch provided
  • Dinner provided
Optional
Friday
Sept 25
Crater Lake Day Trip
  • Group excursion
  • Lunch provided (opt-ins)
  • Great conversations, better views

* Lodging is not included. We'll share recommendations for nearby stays in Ashland.

Audience

Built for builders. Not spectators.

Every guest is vetted. Every seat is intentional. Here's who belongs here—and who doesn't.

✅This is for you if…
  • You're a credit union CEO actively moving your institution forward with AI
  • You're a fintech CEO building AI-first—not AI-as-a-feature
  • Your credit union is open to genuine fintech partnerships
  • You're a VP-level leader with real decision-making authority
  • You value outcomes over optics and connection over card-swaps
❌This is NOT for you if…
  • You're exploring AI conceptually—still in the "someday" phase
  • You're a C-suite exec without a mandate to drive AI adoption
  • You're attending to sell, not to build
  • You think networking means collecting business cards
  • You need a giant ballroom to feel like something is happening
Logistics

What's covered. What to plan for.

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Location
Resistance Wine Co.
Ashland, Oregon
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Dates
Sept 22–25, 2026
Arrival evening of Sept 22
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Lodging
BYO
We'll share hotel and Airbnb recommendations for Ashland
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Meals Provided
Tue–Thu + opt-in Fri
Grazing table Tue · Full meals (lunch + dinner) Wed & Thu · Coffee & pastries Wed & Thu · Lunch Fri for day-trippers
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Admission
Application required
Applying does not guarantee acceptance. We curate the group.
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Friday Trip
Crater Lake (optional)
A group day trip for those who want to extend the experience
Ready to Join Us?

Apply for CU 2.0 Live

September 22–25, 2026 · Resistance Wine Co., Ashland, OR
Space is intentionally limited. Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch.