Conference · Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2027

America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) 2027

Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC

Tickets & registration

Key facts

Dates
Feb 28 to Mar 4, 2027
Venue
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
Address
801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW
Location
Washington, DC
Organizer
America's Credit Unions
Website
www.americascreditunions.org/events-training/conference/governmental-affairs-conference

What to expect in 2027

  • Credit Unions
  • Banking

Who attends

The conference is designed for credit union professionals, policymakers, and system leaders seeking an experience that drives advocacy and reinforces their commitment to over 144 million credit union members nationwide. [6]

Why it matters

GAC 2027 is where credit unions can turn opportunities into action, both in the halls of Congress and on the mainstage. Attendees will leave with sharper strategy, stronger relationships, more powerful storytelling, and direct access to policymakers. [1]

WON's point of view

WON's take

  • The emphasis on advocacy and direct engagement with policymakers at GAC 2027 highlights the critical need for financial services leaders to actively participate in shaping the regulatory and legislative landscape.
  • The focus on leveraging member stories and data-backed analysis for advocacy points to the importance of human-centered communication and robust data strategies in influencing policy decisions.
  • The introduction of new preconference workshops and pathways for professional designations indicates a commitment to continuous learning and skill development, essential for leaders navigating rapid changes in the financial sector.

Questions to ask

  • How can financial services organizations better integrate customer experience insights into their advocacy strategies to influence policy outcomes more effectively?
  • What operational changes are needed to quickly adapt to new policies and regulations that emerge from conferences like GAC, ensuring seamless implementation and minimal disruption?
  • In what ways can AI tools be deployed to analyze policy discussions and legislative trends from events like GAC, providing real-time insights that inform strategic responses for financial brands?
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Organizer & leadership

Organized by America's Credit Unions.

Sponsors & exhibitors

Tickets & pricing

Check the official registration page for current ticket prices.

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From the show

  • NE CU League @NECULeague

    Mar 6, 2026

    U.S. Senator @PeteRicketts spoke to a packed Washington D.C. Convention Center for America’s Credit Unions GAC where he spoke of the financial impact credit unions have on the communities they serve and the work that he is doing in the U.S. Senate to strengthen the financial http

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  • FrankOnCUs @FrankOnCUs

    Mar 6, 2026

    America's Credit Unions GAC made for a jammed agenda of meetings, speeches, presentations, announcements and more. If you missed anything or couldn't be in attendance, the CU Daily ahs all of it for you here: https://t.co/GaLOZhmeMd

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  • Scott Wilson @SeaCommCEO

    Mar 4, 2026

    We joined 6,000 Credit Union leaders in DC this week for America’s Credit Unions GAC Conference to ensure issues key in our industry are kept in focus by Congress. Today we were at the Capitol meeting with our VT representatives about issues that are important to credit unions. h

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  • Alkami Technology @alkamitech

    Mar 4, 2026

    Is your digital banking experience a utility or a relationship? At America's Credit Unions' GAC, our Chief Strategy Officer Stephen Bohanon sat down with Mike Lawson at @CUbroadcast to discuss the shift from transactional digital banking to relationship-based engagement. To htt

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FAQ

When and where will GAC 2027 take place?
GAC 2027 is scheduled for February 28 - March 4, 2027, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC, located at 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW.Source
What is the main theme of GAC 2027?
The main theme for GAC 2027 is "Seize the opportunity."Source
When did registration open for GAC 2027?
Registration for GAC 2027 officially opened in September 2026.Source
When will sponsorships for GAC 2027 be available?
Sponsorships for Governmental Affairs Conference 2027 will open in early September and are expected to sell out quickly.Source
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Sources

  1. [1]https://americascreditunions.org/events-training/conference/governmental-affairs-conference?amp= · retrieved Oct 18, 2026
  2. [2]https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/registration-now-open-gac-2027 · retrieved Oct 18, 2026
  3. [3]https://www.americascreditunions.org/advertise-with-us/advertise-governmental-affairs-conference · retrieved Oct 18, 2026
  4. [4]https://www.americascreditunions.org/news-media/news/seize-opportunity-gac-2027 · retrieved Oct 19, 2026
  5. [5]https://americascreditunions.org/gac · retrieved Oct 19, 2026
  6. [6]https://www.americascreditunions.org/events-training/conference/governmental-affairs-conference · retrieved Oct 16, 2026

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