The 2022 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference kicks off Sunday, Feb. 27, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, with thousands of leaders ready to advocate for the credit union difference.

Registration opens at noon ET Sunday, and the first general session kicks off Sunday at 4 p.m. ET. For those who are headed to the nation’s capital for the event, there are several ways to ensure you’re able to make the most of your experience.

First, download the official 2022 CUNA GAC app for your smartphone. Search “CUNA GAC 2022” in the App Store or Google Play and login using the information you provided at registration. Additional login information has been emailed to attendees.

The app contains a complete schedule of CUNA GAC, as well as speaker and vendor information, general and breakout session information, CUNA’s advocacy briefing documents, maps and more. In addition, app users are encouraged to post updates on their activities throughout the conference.

The exhibit hall opens with a reception starting Sunday at 5 p.m. ET, and will be open Monday during breakfast and lunch hours, as well as Tuesday during breakfast, lunch and from 3:45 to 5 p.m. ET.

Keynote speakers for the event include: Entrepreneur Mick Ebeling, author Amy Cuddy, and former White House chiefs of staff Mack McLarty and Reince Priebus.

Breakout sessions will take place Monday and Tuesday afternoon and will cover topics such as:

• Advancing communities
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Perspectives from Capitol Hill
• Top management issues
• Digitization
• Enhancing advocacy

The GAC action can be followed on social media at #CUNAGAC, while credit union advocacy will be shared using #CUDifference. During the conference, follow CUNA’s Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for regular updates.

Complete coverage of CUNA GAC can be found at news.cuna.org/gac.