

AI Salon Toronto October AI for Credit Unions: Balancing Innovation, Risk, and Member Trust
This session will explore how credit unions are adopting AI to modernize member services, improve decision-making, and strengthen competitiveness against larger financial institutions. The discussion will highlight both the opportunities and risks as community-focused financial organizations integrate AI into their operations.
Topics we'll be discussing:
The Innovation Mandate for Credit Unions - How can mission-driven financial institutions leverage AI without losing the trust and values that differentiate them?
AI as an Enabler of New Business Models - Beyond automation: exploring AI-powered advisory services, embedded finance, and partnerships with fintechs.
Risk, Trust & Regulation BH rating - Building guardrails for explainable AI in financial services balancing compliance, innovation, and member confidence.
Agenda:
5:30 pm - Doors Open
5:45 pm - Welcoming Remarks & Panel Introduction
6:00 pm - Panel and Q&A
7:00 pm - Networking
8:00 - Event end
Who should attend:
Credit union executives & FI leaders
Corporation innovation & tech leaders
Ecosystem enablers & institutional partners