World Council Announces Virtual Format for 2021 World Credit Union Conference
Event moved online due to COVID-19 health and safety concerns
November 24, 2020
MADISON, Wis. — World Council of Credit Unions’ 2021 World Credit Union Conference, originally set to be held in Glasgow, Scotland from 11-14, July, will now be hosted virtually. The online event will take place from 14-21, July 2021.
“In light of current health and safety concerns, the decision was unanimous in transitioning to a virtual experience. We are committed to delivering the same high-quality event you have come to expect from World Council within the virtual space,” said World Council President and CEO Brian Branch.
The reimagined World Credit Union Conference, featuring more than 30 educational sessions with topics relevant to all leadership levels, is set to be wider reaching and more accessible than ever, with multiple opportunities to actively network with other attendees and industry partners from across our international cooperative movement.
Further event details including registration will be available on our website in early 2021.
World Council of Credit Unions is the global trade association and development platform for credit unions. World Council promotes the sustainable development of credit unions and other financial cooperatives around the world to empower people through access to high quality and affordable financial services. World Council advocates on behalf of the global credit union system before international organizations and works with national governments to improve legislation and regulation. Its technical assistance programs introduce new tools and technologies to strengthen credit unions' financial performance and increase their outreach.
World Council has implemented 300+ technical assistance programs in 90 countries. Worldwide, 82,758 credit unions in 97 countries serve 404 million people. Learn more about World Council's impact around the world at www.woccu.org.
Organization: World Council of Credit Unions
E-mail: khochmuth@woccu.org
Phone: +1 (608) 395-2071
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