Whether you’re looking to expand your network, gain insights from industry experts, or stay up to date with the latest trends, choosing the best conferences to attend in person is crucial. However, with countless options available, it can be challenging to determine which ones will offer the most value.

For 40 years, ConServe has been attending both regional and national conferences and as a result, we’ve compiled a list of in-person Financial Institution and Higher Education conferences that we’ll be attending and should be on your radar this year. We hope to see you there!

(listed in date order, by category)

Conferences for Financial Institutions

National Credit Union Collections Alliance (NCUCA) Conference

March 25 – 27, 2025
Bellagio | Las Vegas, Nevada
ncuca.com

NCUCA is back with its annual conference which will provide credit union professionals nationwide with information on the latest credit union related issues. By attending, you’ll benefit from sharing best practices, facilitating communication and networking.

Collection and Recovery Solutions (CRS) Conference

May 7 – 9, 2025
Four Seasons Hotel | Las Vegas, Nevada
collectionrecoverysolutions.com

Designed for senior level collection executives, CRS focuses their sessions on compliance and collections. Their content rich conference gives the techniques, strategies, and resources for maximizing collection and recovery outcomes.

Credit Union Collection Professionals (CUCP) Conference

May 14 – 16, 2025
Hilton New Orleans Riverside | New Orleans, LA
cucpros.org

CUCP’s 3-day annual summit provides training and networking opportunities to promote the professional growth of credit union team members.

Northwest Credit Union Collectors Association (NWCUCA) Annual Conference

June 9 – 11, 2025
Double Tree Hilton | Spokane, WA
NWCUCA

NWCUCA is excited to bring you the best educational value and networking opportunities specifically tailored to Credit Union collectors.

Conferences for Higher Education Institutions

NACUBO Student Financial Services Conference

March 16 – 18, 2025
New Orleans Marriott | New Orleans, LA
nacubo.org

NACUBO’s Annual SFS Conference covers various policy, technical, and management issues impacting student financial services operations on campus. Speakers from a diverse pool of institutions will share their experiences, solutions, and best practices in areas such as analytics, vendor management, strategic communications, and more.

PDG Student Loans, Collections, & Financial Services Conference

April 13 – 15, 2025
Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Reort | Orlando, FL
prodev.com

PDG’s spring conference offers over 25 in-person sessions for higher education professionals on relevant topics where you can learn from experts on critical updates for higher education administration. Provide your staff with training on regulatory and compliance updates, operational effectiveness, and best practices

Kentucky Association of Student Receivable Officers (KASRO) Workshop

April 17 – 18, 2025
Morehead State University, KY
kasroweb.squarespace.com/

KASRO offers professional development and educational opportunities for University Business Officers that will enhance their post-secondary institutional mission of implementing sound financial controls and providing excellent customer service.

Florida Association of Bursars and Student Account Administrators (FABSAA) Conference

April 23 – 25, 2025
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort | Orlando, FL
fabsaa.com

The 2025 FABSAA Annual Conference provides an opportunity for you and your team to learn more about the ins and outs of student finance in the State of Florida! This is a great opportunity to develop new skills, engage in professional development, and connect with your peers at similar institutions across the state.

Colorado Association of Administrators of Student Loans and Accounts Receivable (CAASLAR) Annual Conference

April 23 – 25, 2025
Manitou Springs | Colorado
caaslar.org

The annual CAASLAR conference is a great place to learn about hot topics within the higher education community. This is also your opportunity to connect with some of the finest public and private colleges and universities in the Rocky Mountain Region.

PacWest Student Financial Services Conference

May 14 – 16, 2025
Mar Monte Hotel | Santa Barbara, CA
pacwestsfs.org

The annual conference highlights current industry trends, evolving policies, and regulations, providing attendees with valuable insights and best practices tailored to their roles in higher education.

Michigan Association of Student Financial Services Administrators (MASFSA) Conference

May 19 – 21, 2025
Courtyard Mt. Pleasant | Mt. Pleasant, MI
masfsa.wildapricot.org

MASFSA has many valuable resources available to its members starting with a wide variety of conference session topics to the endless opportunities in networking.

COHEAO Annual Conference

June 2 – 3, 2025
Nashville, TN
coheao.com

COHEAO’s Annual Conference attracts members of Congress, representatives from the Departments of Education, the CFPB, among others who are active in the education policy-making process. COHEAO has served as a partnership of colleges, universities, and organizations dedicated to promoting the Federal campus-based loan programs and other areas within higher education.

New York State Organization of Bursars and Business Officers (NYSOBBA) Annual Conference

June 8 – 11. 2025
White Plains, NY
nysobba.memberclicks.net

You will have the opportunity to network with Bursars, Student Account Directors, loan collectors, Financial Aid Administrators, and other higher education administrators and staff about projects, problems, trends, procedures, software packages and much more. The NYSOBBA conference covers the many policy, technical, and management issues impacting student financial services and student operations on campus

Conclusion

The right conference can inspire new thinking, take your credit union in new directions, and introduce you to business-changing partners and influencers. It’s a great way to grow, both professionally and personally. Learn more about what you should be doing to select the most beneficial conferences by downloading our free E-Book: Select the Right Credit Union Conference to Maximize Your ROI

Ready to Learn More?

For 40 years ConServe has been a member of and regular participant in numerous professional organizations. Our participation in these organizations provides us with immediate access to the latest industry trends and regulatory updates to share with our Clients and prospective business partners. To keep up to date with the conferences ConServe’s collection experts will be attending, click here. Or schedule a meeting to learn more about how ConServe can help your credit union optimize your collection results.