Slide show: Lending in the Big Easy

Attendees return from a community giveback event at ArcGNO, a nonprofit that supports people with Down syndrome, autism, and other conditions.

The event’s 264 first-time attendees get to know each other Sunday.

Sunday keynoter Molly Bloom, author of “Molly’s Game,” draws a name for a prize with Mike London, outgoing CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee chair.

Attendees learn about the latest lending technology and services from 70 exhibitors.

Lenders dance like nobody’s watching during Monday’s social event at the House of Blues.

The Voodoo Garden at the House of Blues was a popular hang-out spot.

Author Diana Kander signs a copy of “The Curiosity Muscle” for Meritrust CU’s Chris Johnson.

A conference crasher (at right) networks with peers during the Consumer Roundtable.

Twenty-five Crashers attended the event in honor of the conference’s 25th anniversary.

Hats ‘n horns: The CUNA Lending Council Conference celebrates its 25th anniversary.

Mike Long, UW CU and CUNA Lending Council Executive Committee member, enjoys Diana Kander’s presentation.