Velera Announces Final Lineup for VeleraLIVE 2026

Dean Young

​Velera, the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated financial technology solutions provider, has announced its final programming for VeleraLIVE 2026, taking place April 13-15 in Orlando, Fla., at the Orlando World Center Marriott.
 
VeleraLIVE will include two mainstage panels addressing topics shaping the credit union and payments industries:
 

• Velera Revealed – The Ecosystem Redefining What’s Possible: Velera product leaders will explore the power of the Velera ecosystem, where real-time, cloud-native technology, intelligent orchestration and connected experiences come together to create momentum for the credit union movement. The discussion will highlight how Velera integrates data, risk and payments within one dynamic ecosystem designed to help credit unions grow membership, protect members and elevate experiences, while strengthening operational resilience across the enterprise. Panelists will include:
  • Denise Stevens, EVP, Chief Product & Technology Officer
  • Cody Banks, SVP, Product Experience & Enablement
  • Pam Brodsack, SVP, Product Technology Delivery
  • Jeremiah Lotz, SVP, Enterprise Data & Experience Design
  • Karen Postma, SVP, Risk Solutions

 

• Credit Union Executive Panel: Financial services veteran Mark Sievewright, founder of Sievewright & Associates, an SRM company, will serve as moderator of the Credit Union Executive Panel, leading credit union CEOs in a discussion of some of the most important trends impacting credit unions and their members, including industry growth, mergers and acquisitions, and artificial intelligence. Credit union executives joining the conversation include:
  • Mirella Reznic, President & CEO of Farmers Insurance FCU (Calif.)
  • Ken Senus, President & CEO of St. Mary’s Bank (N.H.)
  • Mike Valentine, President & CEO of BCU (Ill.)
  • Caroline Willard, President & CEO of Cornerstone League (Texas)

 
These sessions add to an already impressive lineup previously announced for VeleraLIVE 2026. The highly anticipated event also features over 20 breakout sessions delivering timely insights from industry experts on trending topics, along with the Solution Showcase, which will offer interactive demonstrations of Velera’s innovative product and solution portfolio.
 
“The depth and caliber of this year’s programming reflect the priorities we’ve heard from credit union leaders across the country,” said Velera EVP and Chief Service Officer Dean Young. “From executive-level industry dialogue to deep dives into products and technology, VeleraLIVE 2026 is designed to deliver practical insights and foster meaningful collaboration. We’re proud to bring together leaders shaping the future of payments and financial services, as well as provide the forum where those conversations will help drive the great work we all are doing to move our industry forward.”
 
General registration for VeleraLIVE is available through March 13 at 5 p.m. ET. Explore the full conference lineup, including the closing keynote speaker, and secure your registration at the VeleraLIVE 2026 event page.

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