Exhibitor/Sponsor Information

Cornerstone welcomes financial product and service providers looking to gain credit union visibility to participate in one of our trade shows/events.

When you exhibit and/or sponsor with Cornerstone, you are given a unique marketing opportunity that cannot be accessed anywhere else. Our goal is to help your company maximize the return on your investment. We do this by taking an active role in providing you with resources and opportunities to help meet your company's marketing and sales goals.

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Get the details regarding all of the upcoming sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities in 2026.

Benefits of Becoming an Exhibitor and/or Sponsor

  • Gain access to industry buyers and decision-makers within our credit union membership of more than 700 credit unions located throughout Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas.
  • Establish name recognition by showcasing innovative products and services that assist our member credit unions.
  • Demonstrate industry support for credit unions and stand out among your competitors.
  • Participate in an open forum, which allows you to meet face-to-face with your current customers in one location while growing your client base.

Trade Show Opportunities

In today's competitive environment, credit unions are searching for cutting-edge technologies, products, and services. For these reasons, Cornerstone annually hosts trade shows in conjunction with our largest events.

This annual event gives our credit union members the opportunity to address and vote on issues pertaining to legal matters on the running of Cornerstone League. The target audience for this event is CEOs, presidents, board and volunteer committee members, and other various credit union staff. As our largest event, the trade show features an exceptional array of service providers and features the latest products and services available in the credit union industry.
 
Previously known as the Leadership Summit & Expo, ELEVATE: Credit Union Leadership Summit is an annual event that is designed to provide networking and professional development opportunities, helping to expand credit union members' knowledge, discover trends, and gain new tools and techniques that will help them advance the credit union industry. This conference may benefit all credit union leaders, especially CEOs, presidents, managers, COOs, CFOs, CMOs, board and volunteer committee members, and aspiring credit union leaders.

Come back for more information about ELEVATE 2026 in St. Louis, MO on Oct. 12-16.

 
The SHIFT Lending & Collections Conference (formerly Southwest Lending & Collections Conference) is a premier event known for attracting lending industry leaders from around the nation. The conference offers vendors the opportunity to build a high-profile image with more than 100 lenders through the conference Marketplace. The Marketplace will place you in a prime position to promote your organization's products and services as a vendor. There are several exciting activities where vendors can meet and network with conference attendees.

Come back for more information about SHIFT 2026. Details coming soon.

Sponsorship Opportunities

At Cornerstone we have numerous sponsorship opportunities available throughout the year that fit a variety of budgets. In sponsoring with us, we find ways to actively market on your behalf to our member credit unions. In doing so, we find ways to maximize your company's marketing dollars and return on investment.

Items available for sponsorship:

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Food & Beverage

  • Continental Breakfast
  • Expo Hall Reception
  • Hydration Station
  • Lunch
  • Refreshment Break
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Branding Opportunities

  • Attendee Door Drop
  • Lanyards (Exclusive)
  • Program Book Ads
  • Tote Bags
  • Tote Bag Inserts
  • General Session Seat Drop
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Face to Face

  • Keynote Speaker (Exclusive)
  • General Session Speaker (Exclusive)
  • Breakout Sessions Day 1, 2 or 3
  • CSR (Community Service Relations) Event
  • Guest Program
  • Sponsor a Young Professional Registration
  • Sponsor a Small Credit Union Executive/Board Member Registration

Questions?

For additional information on exhibiting or sponsorships, please contact  Anna Neuner, Event Coordinator, at 913-735-2703.