WYCUP & COBA Emerging Leaders

For the first time, World Young Credit Union Professional (WYCUP) Program and Customer Owned Banking Association's (COBA) Emerging Leaders program unite for a day of connection, learning, and leadership development at the 2026 World Credit Union Conference in Sydney.

As WYCUP celebrates its 25th anniversary, we're bringing together the next generation of leaders from Australia and around the globe. Add your voice to a movement of peers who share your passion for purpose-led banking and putting people first.

19 July • 8:30am - 3:30 pm

Connect with executives, innovators, and thought leaders from more than 70 countries.

This is an unmissable opportunity for young leaders to shape the future of cooperative finance and build a powerful global network.

You'll receive:

  • An exclusive pre-conference day of leadership development sessions
  • Networking with young professionals from credit unions, mutual banks, and building societies worldwide
  • Mentorship connections with industry decision-makers
  • Special WYCUP 25th anniversary programming

Eligibility

  • 40 years of age or under as at 31 December 2026
Program schedule coming soon!

Sunday, 19 July • 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Join your peers for a casual offsite networking reception following the Summit and WCUC’s Opening Ceremony. Open exclusively to professionals aged 35 and younger, you won’t want to miss this evening gathering (location TBD) which will offer a more intimate setting to form meaningful connections before joining over 2,500 peers in the days ahead in the larger conference sessions.