Past eventHeld October 20–22, 2026
Principles & Philosophy Conference 2026
A conference focused on the cooperative business model and the Cooperative Principles that differentiate credit unions.
Caraway Conference Center
- Held
- October 20–22, 2026
- Venue
- Caraway Conference Center
- Location
- Sophia, NC
TL;DR
- Principles & Philosophy Conference 2026 took place October 20–22 at Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, NC.
- The program was billed as a deep dive into the cooperative business model and the Cooperative Principles that differentiate credit unions.
- Scholarships for eligible credit-union staff and volunteers were scheduled to cover all conference costs, all meals, and two nights of lodging.
Who was in the room
Young professionals
Young professionals who wished to learn more about credit unions.
Professionals entering from other industries
Seasoned professionals who had come to credit unions from banks and other industries.
Featured speakers
1 listedJeff Hardin
Director of Collaborative Programs (event coordinator) · Carolinas Credit Union Foundation
Venue & travel
Venue
Caraway Conference CenterQuestions people ask
5 answeredPrinciples & Philosophy Conference 2026 took place October 20–22, 2026.
It was held at Caraway Conference Center in Sophia, North Carolina.
The audience was billed as including young professionals who wanted to learn more about credit unions and seasoned professionals who entered credit unions from banks and other industries.
It was most useful for credit union staff and volunteers who wanted grounding in the cooperative model, since the program was billed as a deep dive into the Eight Cooperative Principles, and it suited newcomers to credit unions as well as professionals arriving from banks.
Credit union educator retreats at a conference center usually call for business casual, with slacks and collared shirts or blouses, and a layer for cool October evenings in North Carolina.
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