Join thousands of credit union leaders at the Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) hosted by America’s Credit Unions. As the largest advocacy event, the GAC is a prime opportunity to petition lawmakers and support the credit union cause. Rally with us on behalf of America’s 100+ million credit union members, meet with Congress members from North and South Carolina, stay updated on political, legislative, and regulatory developments, and network with colleagues.
Key Information
Registration
Now Open
Event Dates
March 1 – 5, 2026
Where
Washington, DC
Register for GAC
Full details on League housing, how to register, and RSVP for Hill visits are on our event page!
Get StartedCCUL Housing
Housing for CCUL members opens Sept. 9, 2025. See our event page for further instructions on how to book your rooms. For further GAC housing information, kindly contact CCUL’s Spears Goodlett at sgoodlett@carolinasleague.org.
Schedule
Full GAC Schedule: Visit America’s Credit Unions’ website to view the full schedule.
CCUL at GAC Schedule: A detailed schedule will be available soon. Visit our event page to view the agenda at a glance.
Apply to Crash the GAC
Time is ticking to apply to Crash the GAC 2026—the Cooperative Trust’s signature program connecting young professionals to the credit union movement’s biggest advocacy event. Apply by Dec. 1!
Learn MoreContact Us
Billy Boylston
SVP of AdvocacyOverseeing all League advocacy in North and South Carolina while serving as SC lobbyist, driving policy strategy and member engagement across both states.
Nate Lane
Director of Federal AffairsLeading federal advocacy efforts, advancing credit union policy priorities, and guiding regulatory strategy across North and South Carolina.
Carson Butts
NC Legislative Affairs ManagerLeading North Carolina legislative and political affairs and advancing credit union advocacy through strong relationships and effective policy engagement.
Spears Goodlett
SC Legislative and Political Affairs ManagerLeading South Carolina legislative and political affairs and strengthening credit union advocacy and grassroots engagement across the Carolinas.