Conference Evaluations (2001)

Sixth Annual CUNA Technology Council Summit

August 15-18, 2001
Lake Buena Vista, FL

Credit union technology professionals from around the nation—almost 150 in all—had a glimpse of the future at the sixth annual CUNA Technology Council Summit, held in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, from August 15-18, 2001. Judging from the comments below, it really is an e-World after all!

Here are conference summaries from some of the hot topics at the conference.

1. How would you rate the overall effectiveness of the program [4.21]
2. How would you rate the conference agenda? [4.21]
3. How would you rate the on-site registration? [4.56]
4. How would you rate the continental breakfast, breaks and lunch? [4.21]
5. How would you rate your hotel room? [3.58]
6. Were the program promotional materials easy to read and understand? [4.28]
7. Was the program confirmation fax easy to read and understand [4.25]
8. How easy was it to register by mail/fax/internet? [4.39]
9. What influenced your choice to attend the conference?
   • Program content [97%]
   • Program location [24%]
   • Program cost [18%]
   • Program length [6%]
   • Attended last year and enjoyed it [30%]
     
10. I would recommend this program to others.
    • Yes [100%]
    • No [0%]

Overall Conference Comments

• Wide range of topics are covered in this conference by credit unions for credit unions
• The Council’s focus on uniting credit union technology voices in order to ensure we can compete with “the big guys” provides an invaluable forum for us all. Thank you!
• I found the CUNA Technology Conference to be not only educational but also thought-provoking. If staying on top of technology is a concern for your credit union (and it should be), you need to make sure you or someone from your credit union attends this conference.
• I have attended other technology conferences, and I found CUNA’s to have a variety of topics, all of which were current and timely.
• Executive committee did an excellent job in making the conference a well-organized event. Panel discussion, breakout sessions, peer- to- peer and especially ePractices were very informative.
• Any person willing to learn what’s new should attend.
• I especially appreciate the “we’re all in this together” approach versus “my credit union is so much farther ahead than yours.” The participants and speakers are very willing and eager to share and exchange ideas and information so that all credit unions can take advantage of lessons learned from early adapters. Tom Kroen from First Technology was very, very good and the cost of the conference was worth his one breakout.