April 20–22Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe, NM

Join us

Shaping the future of lending

The IQ AI Lending Forum 2026 is designed exclusively for executive credit union and banking leaders who want to transform how lending gets done.

Save your spot

Why attend

Lending is evolving faster than ever before. To stay ahead, you need more than ideas—you need proven strategies, practical playbooks, and a network of peers who are facing the same challenges you are.

Practical solutions you can use now

Our agenda goes beyond high-level talks. Sessions are built around the issues that matter most to lending organizations today—decisioning, risk, growth, and compliance.

Learn from the best

Hear from industry leaders, regulators, and innovators who are shaping the future of lending.

Curated networking

Connect with peers in structured workshops and informal settings. Share what’s working, learn from others, and build relationships that last beyond the event.

An unmatched experience

Hosted at the stunning Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, the conference combines content, networking, and hospitality into one seamless experience.

Who’s on the IQ stage

IQ is built around the people leading the conversation—executives, experts, and changemakers pushing lending forward. Take a look at the full conference agenda to see the sessions, speakers, and insights you won’t want to miss.

See the agenda.

 

Keynote Speaker

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Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, renowned for her extraordinary journey through high-stakes risk, reinvention, and leadership

 

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Globally recognized thought leader in AI, who served as the first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA, leading AI strategy across the agency’s most complex scientific and engineering missions.

Speaker Spotlight

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Kyle Hauptman

Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration

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Speaker Spotlight

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Rodney E. Hood

Zest AI Board MemberFormer Acting Comptroller of the Currency and NCUA Chairman

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Speaker Spotlight

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Mike de Vere

CEO Zest AI

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Speaker Spotlight

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Jenny Vipperman

CEO

ORNL FCU

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Event Moderator

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Peter Renton

CEO and FounderRenton & Co LLC

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Speaker Spotlight

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Mike Wilson

President and CEO Members 1st FCU

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Guest Speaker

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Mac Gardner

CFP®  Founder | Chief Education Officer

FinLit Tech

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Guest Speaker

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Sean Kamkar

CTO

Zest AI

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Speaker Spotlight

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Dan Chiazza

COOZest AI

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Project
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Bishop’s Lodge offers a scenic setting with breathtaking views, world-class dining, and warm Southwestern hospitality. It’s the ideal backdrop for candid conversations, bold ideas, and breakthrough collaboration.

Sponsored by

  • Company B logo

Shaping the future of lending

Have questions? Email

Email us: events@zest.ai

3900 W Alameda Ave floor 16

Burbank, CA 91505

Copyright © 2025 Zest AI — www.zest.ai — events@zest.ai

April 20–22 | Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe, NM

Join us

Shaping the future of lending

The IQ AI Lending Forum 2026 is designed exclusively for executive credit union and banking leaders who want to transform how lending gets done.

Save your spot

Why attend

Lending is evolving faster than ever before. To stay ahead, you need more than ideas—you need proven strategies, practical playbooks, and a network of peers who are facing the same challenges you are.

Practical solutions you can use now

Our agenda goes beyond high-level talks. Sessions are built around the issues that matter most to lending organizations today—decisioning, risk, growth, and compliance.

Learn fromthe best

Hear from industry leaders, regulators, and innovators who are shaping the future of lending.

Curatednetworking

Connect with peers in structured workshops and informal settings. Share what’s working, learn from others, and build relationships that last beyond the event.

An unmatched experience

Hosted at the stunning Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, the conference combines content, networking, and hospitality into one seamless experience.

Who’s on the IQ stage

IQ is built around the people leading the conversation—executives, experts, and changemakers pushing lending forward. Take a look at the full conference agenda to see the sessions, speakers, and insights you won’t want to miss.

See the agenda.

Keynote Speaker

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, renowned for her extraordinary journey through high-stakes risk, reinvention, and leadership

 

 

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Globally recognized thought leader in AI, who served as the first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA, leading AI strategy across the agency’s most complex scientific and engineering missions.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Kyle Hauptman

Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Rodney E. Hood

Zest AI Board MemberFormer Acting Comptroller of the Currency and NCUA Chairman

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Mike de Vere

CEO Zest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Jenny Vipperman

CEO

ORNL FCU

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Event Moderator

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Peter Renton

CEO and FounderRenton & Co LLC

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

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Mike Wilson

President and CEO Members 1st FCU

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Guest Speaker

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Mac Gardner

CFP® 

Founder and Chief Education Officer

Finlit Tech

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Sean Kamkar

CTO

Zest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Dan Chiazza

COOZest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.
Project
Project
Project

Bishop’s Lodge offers a scenic setting with breathtaking views, world-class dining, and warm Southwestern hospitality. It’s the ideal backdrop for candid conversations, bold ideas, and breakthrough collaboration.

Sponsored by

  • Company B logo
  • Company B logo

Shaping the futureof lending

Have questions? Email

Email us: events@zest.ai

3900 W Alameda Ave floor 16

Burbank, CA 91505

Copyright © 2025 Zest AI — www.zest.ai — events@zest.ai

April 20–22 | Bishop’s Lodge, Santa Fe, NM

Shaping the future of lending

The IQ AI Lending Forum 2026 is designed exclusively for executive credit union and banking leaders who want to transform how lending gets done.

Save your spot

Why attend

Lending is evolving faster than ever before. To stay ahead, you need more than ideas—you need proven strategies, practical playbooks, and a network of peers who are facing the same challenges you are.

Practical solutions you can use now

Our agenda goes beyond high-level talks. Sessions are built around the issues that matter most to lending organizations today—decisioning, risk, growth, and compliance.

Learn from the best

Hear from industry leaders, regulators, and innovators who are shaping the future of lending.

Curated networking

Connect with peers in structured workshops and informal settings. Share what’s working, learn from others, and build relationships that last beyond the event.

An unmatched experience

Hosted at the stunning Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, the conference combines content, networking, and hospitality into one seamless experience.

Who’s on the IQ stage

IQ is built around the people leading the conversation—executives, experts, and changemakers pushing lending forward. Take a look at the full conference agenda to see the sessions, speakers, and insights you won’t want to miss.

See the agenda.

Keynote Speaker

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Molly Bloom

Entrepreneur and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, renowned for her extraordinary journey through high-stakes risk, reinvention, and leadership

 

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Dr. Omar Hatamleh

Globally recognized thought leader in AI, who served as the first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA, leading AI strategy across the agency’s most complex scientific and engineering missions.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Kyle Hauptman

Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Rodney E. Hood

Zest AI Board MemberFormer Acting Comptroller of the Currency and NCUA Chairman

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Mike de Vere

CEO Zest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Jenny Vipperman

CEO

ORNL FCU

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Event Moderator

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Peter Renton

CEO and FounderRenton & Co LLC

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Mike Wilson

President and CEO Members 1st FCU

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Mac Gardner

CFP®  Founder | Chief Education Officer

FinLit Tech

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Sean Kamkar

CTO

Zest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Speaker Spotlight

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.

Dan Chiazza

COOZest AI

Portrait of a man with glasses wearing a gray shirt.
Project
Project
Project
Project

Bishop’s Lodge offers a scenic setting with breathtaking views, world-class dining, and warm Southwestern hospitality. It’s the ideal backdrop for candid conversations, bold ideas, and breakthrough collaboration.

Sponsored by

  • Company B logo