Bankjoy Elevate Conference

September 21-23, 2025

At the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville, Tennessee

Why Attend?

Connect

Join an exclusive group of credit union & community banking leaders who truly understand your challenges. Learn from peers who've cracked the code on leveraging digital to deepen community ties while driving growth.

Learn

Get unfiltered insights into digital strategies that drive deposit growth. Plus, help shape Bankjoy's product roadmap to give your institution a competitive edge.

Explore

Experience Nashville with insider access to the iconic Country Music Hall of Fame and venues that aren't on typical conference agendas. This is Music City as it's meant to be experienced.

Our Sponsors

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ABOUT ELEVATE 2025

Where Banking Innovation Strikes the Right Note

Elevate brings together forward-thinking financial leaders who are transforming their institutions through digital innovation. Learn how your peers balance cutting-edge technology with community values—creating the perfect rhythm for growth and deeper client relationships.

Industry intelligence

Hear directly from execs at high-performing credit unions and community banks about what's actually moving the needle.

Quality connections

The intimate setting creates space for meaningful conversations with peers and partners that aren't matched at larger events.

Innovation preview

Get an advanced look at what we've been developing at Bankjoy and where digital banking is headed.

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DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT

"My greatest takeaway from Elevate was that Bankjoy truly understands our core values as a community Fl. This partnership has improved the quality of financial services we deliver, even in the short time we've been together."

-2024 Attendee

Agenda

Welcome Reception

SUNDAY, SEP 21

7:00 - 9:00 PM

Join us at Barlines in the Omni hotel, the perfect Nashville honkey-tonk, and get to know our speakers, colleagues and the Bankjoy team. Enjoy some drinks, snacks and a Nashville themed activity supported by our sponsor InvestiFi!

Conference Day 1

MONDAY, SEP 22

9:00-9:45 am

The Comeback: Reigniting Community Finance in a Digital World

Mike Duncan, CEO, Bankjoy
9:45-10:30 am

Keynote

We are excited to welcome Mike Kelly, the founder and CEO of TeamOnUP, as our keynote speaker. Special thanks to our sponsor LenderPay!

10:30-11:00 am

Connection Break

Visit the Bankjoy Demo Lab and connect with partners and other attendees while enjoying some refreshments.
11:00-11:45 am

Putting a spotlight on financial wellness: JoyCompass

Weiwei Duncan, COO, Bankjoy
11:45-12:30 pm

Hitting the right pitch: LenderPay and InvestiFi

Albert Kang, Chief Revenue Officer for InvestiFi and Dan Urbina Founder & Agent, LenderPay
12:30-1:30 pm

Lunch

Enjoy a delicious lunch and visit the Demo Lab to get specialized demos with Investifi and LenderPay
1:30-2:30 pm

Table topic sessions:

small groups, big discussions, peer to peer engagement
2:30-3:00 pm

Connection Break

Visit the Bankjoy Demo Lab and connect with partners and other attendees while enjoying some refreshments.
3:00-3:45 pm

Marketing Playbook: remixing traditional products


Alex Maraldo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Bankjoy, Ned Palmer, COO, Panacea Financial and Dillon Tardif VP of Marketing and Digital Products at Ellafi
3:45-4:45 pm

Growth Panel:

How community FIs are driving membership & deposit growth in uncertain times
6:30 - 9:30 PM

Elevate evening celebration at Category10.

Known as the home of Luke Combs! A chance to eat, drink and connect - complete with live music, line dancing and more!

Conference Day 2

TUESDAY, SEP 23

9:00-9:30 am

Symphony of transformations: client spotlights

9:30-10:00 am

Synchronized protection strategies: Real world stories and practical solutions to combat digital threats

Brent VanderMeide, VP of Engineering, Platform, Bankjoy and Camron Frenzel, Principal Engineer, Bankjoy
10:00-10:15 am

Connection Break

10:15-11:00 am

Bankjoy product roadmap and feedback session

Weiwei Duncan, COO, Bankjoy and Alex Maraldo, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Bankjoy
11:00-11:30 am

Topping the charts: How to grow your business accounts

André Jones, SVP Growth and Client Success, Bankjoy
Breakout 1: 11:30am-12:15 pm

Interactive Networking:

Connect with peers facing similar challenges and engage with expert table hosts
Breakout 2:11:30am-12:15 pm

Hands on Labs

Get personalized demos from the Bankjoy team and get all your burning questions answered!
12:15-12:30 pm

Closing Remarks

1:00pm - Bus leaves for Elevate Finale
1:30pm-3:30pm

Elevate Finale

A can't miss insider event at the Bluebird Cafe, where you'll experience the true heart of Nashville. We've lined up a special private performance with two of Nashville's top songwriters and delicious food and drink!

Meet Our Speakers

LOCATIONCountry Music Hall of Fame and Museum

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, located in downtown Nashville, has been called the “Smithsonian of country music,” celebrated for its broad cultural impact, educational mission, and unrivalled collection of historically important artifacts related to country music. This iconic venue will serve as the backdrop to Elevate 2025, lending its history and creative spirit to this exciting event!


Omni Hotel Nashville
This gorgeous property conveniently connects to the conference venue.
Limited spaces are available and will sell out fast - so book now!

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

  • Platinum

    $15000

    (Includes 3 people)

    • Premium booth location in the exhibition hall
    • Logo prominently displayed in event marketing materials
    • Exclusive sponsorship of a networking event
    • Featured recognition during opening and closing ceremonies
    • Dedicated promotional content on event website and social media
    • Complimentary splash ad in the event program
  • Gold

    $10000

    (Includes 3 people)

    • Prime booth space with high visibility
    • Logo inclusion in select marketing materials
    • Co-sponsorship of a networking break
    • Recognition during opening and closing ceremonies
    • Prominent logo placement on event website and social media
    • Complimentary ad in the event program
  • Silver

    $6000

    (Includes 2 people)

    • Standard booth space in a well-trafficked area
    • Logo featured in event collateral
    • Possible sponsorship of a specific event element
    • Acknowledgment during opening and closing ceremonies
    • Logo presence on event website and social media
    • Complimentary ad in the event program

CONTACTHave Questions? Contact Us.

Please continue to follow this page as we update with more info and details as we approach the big event. For any immediate inquiries, please contact us directly at: events@bankjoy.com