Meet Intellect at the
Canadian Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) 2026 National Conference
Explore AI-first banking, RTR readiness, digital lending, and modern core transformation built for Canadian Credit Unions
May 10-13, 2026, Booth #76/77 Ottawa, ON | The Westin Ottawa and Rogers Centre
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Helping Canadian Credit Unions Navigate the Next Era of Banking
Canada’s financial ecosystem is entering a defining phase — shaped by real-time payments, evolving member expectations, open finance, AI-led banking operations, and increasing pressure to modernize legacy infrastructure.
At the Canadian Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) 2026 National Conference, Intellect Design Arena will showcase how Credit Unions and mid-market financial institutions can accelerate transformation with a unified, AI-first digital banking ecosystem built for agility, compliance, and member-centric growth.
From modern core banking and AI-driven lending to mobile-first digital experiences and payments modernization, Intellect enables institutions to innovate faster — while maintaining operational resilience and architectural flexibility.
What You’ll Discover at Booth #76/77
Modern Core Banking
Cloud-native, API-driven core banking designed for Canadian Credit Unions.
AI-First Lending
Accelerate retail and business lending with intelligent automation and faster decisions.
Digital Member Experiences
Deliver seamless, mobile-first journeys across onboarding, servicing, and engagement.
RTR & Payments Readiness
Prepare for Canada’s real-time payments future with scalable payments infrastructure.
Live Booth Demos
Mobile-First Digital Experiences
See how Credit Unions can onboard members in minutes and deliver seamless, personalised banking experiences across retail and SME segments.
Core Banking
Discover a scalable, Canada-compliant core system, eliminate the constraints of rigid legacy systems through API-based microservices and gain total control to design your own banking experience.
AI-First Loan Origination
Learn how to achieve faster lending decisions by replacing manual workflows with AI-driven automation for retail and business origination.
Featured Conference Session
Canadian Credit Union Association’s (CCUA) 2026 National Conference
Discover our Digital Banking SaaS for Canada. This unified ecosystem — featuring Core Banking, AI-First Loan Origination, and Mobile-First Digital Experiences —gives credit unions the architectural freedom to move beyond legacy constraints, positioning your institution to innovate at the pace of member expectations while maintaining total operational control.
On Wednesday, May 13, David Thomas, Executive Vice President, Canada, Intellect Design Arena will join Kindred Credit Union leaders at a session to discuss how to turn digital transformation into a value-driven strategy that supports sustainable growth.
Panelists:
In his role as Executive Vice President at Intellect Design Arena in Canada, Dave Thomas is Executive Vice President, Canada at Intellect Design Arena, leading the Credit Union and Mid-market Financial Institutions business. A seasoned technology leader, he previously served as CTO at Central 1.
Featured Conference Session
Discover our Digital Banking SaaS for Canada. This unified ecosystem — featuring Core Banking, AI-First Loan Origination, and Mobile-First Digital Experiences —gives credit unions the architectural freedom to move beyond legacy constraints, positioning your institution to innovate at the pace of member expectations while maintaining total operational control.
On Wednesday, May 13, David Thomas, Executive Vice President, Canada, Intellect Design Arena will join Kindred Credit Union leaders at a session to discuss how to turn digital transformation into a value-driven strategy that supports sustainable growth.
In his role as Executive Vice President at Intellect Design Arena in Canada, Dave Thomas is Executive Vice President, Canada at Intellect Design Arena, leading the Credit Union and Mid-market Financial Institutions business. A seasoned technology leader, he previously served as CTO at Central 1.
Dave Thomas
Executive Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Our Experts on the Ground
Dave Thomas
Executive Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Stephen Vanstone
Senior Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Dimple Himashi DeSilva
Senior Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Ian Robertson
Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Shannon Crowley
Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Sasa Recnik
Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Jessica Morettie
Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Meghan Fejes
Associate Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Kathy Green
Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Jitin Bindlish
Senior Vice President,
Intellect Design Arena
Don't leave the event with a brochure. Leave with a strategy.
Let’s Shape the Next Chapter of Digital Banking Together
Meet Intellect at CCUA 2026 to explore how Credit Unions can modernize core banking, accelerate lending transformation, prepare for RTR, and deliver AI-first member experiences with confidence.
