DE Alumni Networking in 2026

There are two places where everybody knows your name. One is fictional (Cheers) and the other is a DE reunion.

–by Christopher Morris, DE Program Director

If you are one of the nearly 3,300 individuals who have become part of the credit union industry’s most epic living story over the past 43 years, we at the National Credit Union Foundation hope to reconnect with you at a DE Alumni event in 2026. And, if you’re not yet a DE but are CUDE-curious, we have some spots still open in the 2026 virtual class. We’d love to see you there!

 

Save the DE-Date!

As winter sets in, I’m reminded that there is no warmer place than a room filled with fellow DEs. I hope you will save the date to join me for two special opportunities in 2026 for DE networking:

Tom Connors DE Reception

When: Sunday, March 1, 2026, 1:30-3:00pm
Where: Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
Why: Annual reunion for all DEs attending GAC
How: Registration opens Dec. 16

The Foundation Gala

When: Monday, March 2, 2026
Where: Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.
Why: Celebrate DE impact. For the first time, all three Herb Wegner honorees are DEs!
How: Tickets and Sponsorship information

Our goal with these gatherings is to help the DE Alumni stay connected with us and each other; to stay energized, inspired and informed; and to keep growing the impact of this great industry. To all Future DEs, we look forward to seeing you in a class in the coming years and to welcome your voice to our network!

Get in touch with me via my email linked above if you’d like more information about any of these DE opportunities.