2025 America's Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference
From: Sunday, March 2, 2025
To: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Join thousands of credit union professionals in Washington, D.C., where you’ll engage with lawmakers and make a lasting impact on the credit union industry. Governmental Affairs Conference is the perfect opportunity to highlight the meaningful work credit unions are doing to improve the financial well-being of members and communities.
As the premier event for credit union advocates, GAC empowers you to connect with industry leaders, influence policy, and drive positive change.
This year’s theme, Together We Move – Moving with purpose. Moving with passion. Moving with strength, reflects the unity and determination you’ll help shape as we work together to improve financial well-being across the nation.
Here’s what to expect:
- Hear from world-class keynote speakers: Gain insights and inspiration from leaders and innovators.
- Participate in impactful Hill Hikes: Collaborate with your state League to meet lawmakers and emphasize the credit union difference.
- Explore the industry's largest exhibit hall: Discover the latest products, services, and technologies in the credit union sector.
- Network with industry experts: Connect with professionals from credit unions, politics, business, and more.
Resources for New York Credit Unions
New York Room Block
The New York Credit Union Association has secured a hotel room block for New York credit unions.
The Westin Washington DC Downtown Hotel
999 9th Street
Washington D.C., 20001
(202) 898-9000
2025 Hotel Room Rate: $358 Single/Double
To participate in the New York State hotel room block, all hotel reservations must be made online through America's Credit Unions' GAC Housing.
Reservation deadline: January 17, 2025
To make a reservation:
- Click on the unique link for the Association and enter Apple2025 for the password. Note: Password is case sensitive
- Create a password for each reservation you are placing, to secure credit card information.
- Select the arrival/departure dates you would like.
- Enter payment information. A major credit card is required for ALL reservations at the time of booking. Credit cards will not be charged at the time of the reservation.
- Credit unions will be able to book as individuals or groups (max 10 rooms per group)
If attendees need assistance with general housing, please contact (855) 906-2270. Members must indicate that they are trying to book a reservation into a league/association sub block. They will need to provide the league/association name and password.
Reservations, Cancellations and Changes - Key Dates
Friday, December 20, 2024 - Reservations canceled on or before this date will not be charged a cancellation fee of one night's room and tax.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Reservations canceled on or after this date will be subject to a one night's room and tax cancellation fee per room.
Friday, January 17, 2025 - All league housing must be entered into the housing system.
Thursday, February 13, 2025 - All reservations, changes and cancellations must be made with the Housing Bureau by this date, by 4:30pm EST. To contact the housing bureau, please use the email or phone number on the hotel confirmation or go through the CUNA housing web page.
February 14-18, 2025 - During this timeframe the Housing Bureau will transfer reservation information to the hotel. No changes can be made during this time.
February 19, 2025 - As of this date, all changes and cancellations must be made directly with the hotel. In addition, all cancellations are subject to a fee equal to one night's room and tax paid to the hotel.
Shuttle service between the hotel and the event is NOT provided.
If you have questions or need additional assistance, please contact Events & Training at events.training@nycua.org or (800) 342-9835, ext. 8546.