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World Credit Union Conference in Vienna ...

We traveled to the other side of the globe to cover the 2017 World Credit Union Conference in one of the most picturesque places on the planet: Vienna, Austria. Once there, took a deep breath at Vienna's beauty, tried to compose ourselves, and commenced conducting our traditional 2- to 3-minute Studio Lounge interviews with attendees, speakers, vendors, and hosts on today's industry issues, trends, events, and more.

For those who stopped by for a chat, thank you very much. Enjoyed all the conversations and I hope you did, as well. We're traveling back to San Diego from Vienna and getting the interviews produced and posted as quick as we can. So stay tuned!

A special thank you to our sponsors CO-OP Financial Services (Tier 1), Mastercard (Tier 2), and BIG (Tier 3) for supporting the CUbroadcast Studio Lounge interviews at this conference -- as well as WOCCU for hosting, too.  So, please, go check them out when you get a chance. Really great folks there doing fantastic things for our industry.

​And a new tradition we are starting this year: For every Studio Lounge interview we conduct, we will donate $10 to Credit Unions for Kids to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals nationwide.

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Studio Lounge interview schedule:

Sunday, July 23
Brian Branch, World Council of Credit Unions President/CEO
(Topic: WCUC goals for attendees, global industry trends/issues, outlook for 2017)
​Shazia Manus, CO-OP Financial Services Chief Product and Strategy Officer
(Topic: Conference presentation -- "What Can Your Data Tell?")
Jay Isaacson, CUNA Mutual Group VP of Business Protection
(Topic: Building a Business Case for Cyber Security, Global Women’s Leadership Network, World Council Young Credit Union People Program -- WYCUP)
Darren O'Reilly, Member First Credit Union Business Development Manager
(Topic: Don't forget your members are human)

Monday, July 24
Sandra McDowell, First Credit Union Vice-President of Communications & Culture
(Topic: Global Women's Leadership Network and "Leading with Heart and Backbone")
James Durrah, Municipal Credit Union Board Chair
(Topic: WCUC takeaways, industry trends/issues, outlook for 2017 from Board perspective)
Mark Cummins, Minnesota Credit Union Network President/CEO
(Topic: Consumer Awareness and Big Data trends for credit unions)
Scott Butterfield, CUDE & CCUE at Your Credit Union Partner
(Topic: Small Credit Union Forum – A Path to Sustainability) 
Bill Maurin, Meridian Credit Union President/CEO
(Topic: Secrets to credit union growth [$3.3 billion in 2016, 20 branches in 30 months]: diversifying, member centric, uncovering unmet needs, engaging employees, and constantly innovating)
Mike Radway, NCUA Senior Policy Advisor to Board Member Rick Metsger
(Topic: Regulation of Corporate Governance of Financial Cooperatives)
David Matthews, Irish League of Credit Unions Head of Monitoring
(Topic: Growth Strategies in an Ever-Evolving Environment: An International Perspective)
Dave Taylor, G&C Mutual Bank CEO
(Topic: Australian mutuals form successful Fintech partnership to drive personal loans through digital channels)
Simon Vincent, Celero Chief Commercial Officer
(Topic: Collaboration & Technology for Growth)
Dr. Sonja Novkovic, Chair of the International Co-operative Alliance Research Committee and Saint Mary's University Professor Sobey School of Business Economics
(Topic: Education for co-operative leadership/credit union leadership)

Tuesday, July 25
Kate Griffin, CoastHills Credit Union Director
(Topic: Relevance of the WCUC for U.S. credit unions)
Ryan Donovan, CUNA Chief Advocacy Officer
(Topic: What Does Advocacy Look Like in a Period of Disruption?)
Michael Edwards, WOCCU VP and General Counsel
(Topic: Update on Global Financial Regulation)
Tom Webster, First West Credit Union CFO
(Topic: Membership Growth Strategies and the Financial Implications)
Steven Stapp, Unitus Community Credit Union President/CEO
(Topic: WCUC takeaways, industry trends/issue, outlook for 2017)
Andres Franzetti, Risk Cooperative and Ridge Global Chief Strategy Officer
(Topic: Business Continuity in the Age of Rampant Cyber Threats)
Winona Nava, Guadalupe Credit Union President/CEO
(Topic: Small Credit Union Forum discussion items)
Korinne Collins Canadian Credit Union Association VP, Professional Development & Education
(Topic: The DNA of a top performing credit union director)
Shelley McDade, Sunshine Coast Credit Union CEO, and Mira Ness, New York University Federal Credit Union CEO
(Topic: Credit union collaboration)
John Best, Best Innovation Group Founder/CEO
(Topic: "Blockchain Technology – What You Need to Know")
Andrea Rusnak PSCU Vice President of Account Management
(Topic: "Digital Payments: Global Credit & Debit Payment Trends and Opportunities")
Brandi Stankovic, Mitchell Stankovic & Associates Senior Partner and Strategic Hotbox Host
(Topic: Global Women's Leadership Network)
Robert Eyler, Redwood Credit Union Director
(Topic: WCUC takeaways, industry trends/issues, outlook for 2017 all from Director's perspective)

Wednesday, July 26
Lynn Heckler, PSCU Chief Talent Officer
(Topic: What can credit unions do today to attract and retain top talent?​)
Victor Corro, WOCCU Vice President for Member Services
(Topic: 5 Global Challenges for Credit Unions)

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