TalentNEXT

New for 2022!  

Take a laser-focused look at your credit union’s people strategy and discover the latest in talent development. 

We know you are facing extraordinary challenges in your people strategy and it’s tough to predict future skills needs. Changes in the modern work environment are staggering.  From managing hybrid/remote teams to defining future work workforce needs and attracting and retaining the right talent, the alignment of HR leaders and senior executive teams are crucial. 

TalentNEXT is a team event designed to unite your credit unions senior leaders around a common vision for your most valuable asset—your people. Learn from experts in talent management and renowned faculty from The Wharton School and Cornell University.

Your people are essential to achieving your CU’s goals. Don’t miss this opportunity to focus on talent strategies and performance management, ensuring your credit union’s greatest asset—its people—can execute upon your strategic plan.

Pricing

TalentNEXT is best experienced as a pair. The CEO and the Chief HR/Training/Talent Development Officer are encouraged to attend together. Other combinations and solo attendees may also attend. For maximum benefit, the entire executive team should attend together!

*All Canadian pricing is listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD).

Reasons TalentNEXT is a Can’t-Miss Event

Your CEO and their execs will:

• Approach talent management from a different perspective – understanding the biases that get in the way of effective hiring and talent management 
• Close the knowing/doing gap through the advanced practice of taking a level-specific approach to succession planning 
• Learn how to build an adaptive, innovative team culture with a cutting-edge technique used by Harley-Davidson, the Navy SEALs, Microsoft, the United Nations, and others 
• Bring new insights and approaches to your team strategy development, innovation and execution 
• Uncover the hidden sources of improved employee engagement 
• Develop discipline around HR analytics acumen 
   

CUES is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities. You are eligible to recieve up to 10.5 recertification credits.

Hotel

JW Marriott Austin
110 East 2nd Street
Austin, Texas, 78701
512.474.4777

CUES has reserved a limited number of rooms at the JW Marriott Austin at the discounted rate of $299 per night for single/double occupancy and are subject to applicable taxes. The hotel offers great amenities, discounted rates and the best networking opportunities available. Staying within CUES’ room block will help keep registration prices down. 

Prior to Friday, April 22, 2022, make hotel reservations online or by calling the hotel toll free at 888-236-2427 and mentioning CUES. This special rate is available for reservations up to 3 days before the conference begins and 3 days after the conference concludes if you’d like to make arrangements to come earlier or stay later and explore Austin. 

Room rates and availability are not guaranteed, so early reservations are recommended. The hotel may accept reservations after Friday, April 22, 2022, based on availability; however, the discounted rooms may be gone before that date. 

*Remember that all hotel arrangements are strictly between you and the hotel. If you have accessibility needs for your stay, please request those directly with the hotel. In the event your flight is canceled, you are responsible for calling to cancel your room reservation.

Check-in time is 3:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
 

Air Travel

JW Marriott Austin is located 10 miles (approximately 18 minutes) from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA).

U.S.-based CUES conference participants may call Fox World Travel for airfare reservations at 888.230.8833 (toll free) or 800.373.9643 (after business hours) and reference CUES. 

Please note that a ticket processing fee of $37 domestic or $46 international will be added. CUES does not offer a discounted rate, but Fox World Travel will ensure the best pricing available for U.S. residents.

Transportation

Click here for all the various ground transportation options available at the airport. Uber and Lyft are options as well.

Car Rental

CUES has negotiated a discount when you book with Enterprise and National for this meeting. You can take advantage of our discounted rates by booking online using the below links. Be sure to reference account number OSMB44A when making all reservations.
 
Enterprise Reservations | National Reservations

We also invite you to enroll in the Emerald Club loyalty program. As an Emerald Club member, you can bypass the counter and choose your own vehicle, earn free rental days, receive arrival & return alerts, receive e-receipts, and maximize benefits while still enjoying our CUES corporate discount. Click here to enroll in Emerald Club (Emerald Club benefits applicable to both Enterprise & National reservations).  
 

While You’re in Austin 

Enjoy beats, bats, & BBQ! Check out these activities, all a very short distance from the JW Marriot Austin: 

1. Beats—Austin is known as the live music capital of the world! Get your fill of live music on 6th street or tour the Moody Theater—the host of Austin City Limits. Be sure to check out the Stevie Ray Vaughan memorial statue in the nearby Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail and Boardwalk at Lady Bird Lake. 
2. Bats—The Congress Bridge Bats are the largest urban bat colony in North America. They emerge every evening to look for food, creating a spectacular tourist attraction! You can walk to the Congress Street Bridge or book a cruise or kayak expedition to see them from the water. 
3. BBQ—Need we say more? Get your fill of tasty Texas BBQ while you’re in Austin.  
4. Keeping it Weird—A homage to the city’s “Keep Austin Weird” slogan, the Museum of the Weird features an assortment of oddities. 
5. River Stroll—The Colorado River winds its way through Austin, featuring parks and walking paths. 

Updated: January 6, 2022

As of January 6, 2022, CUES will require masks to be worn while in meeting spaces during sessions. Any medical exceptions must be approved by CUES staff ahead of the conference. We are working with the JW Marriott staff to make the best use of their open spaces and will provide ample opportunities for breaks and fresh air. 

We’ll continue to update this page with current safety standards as we get closer to May; please check back here often. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Executive Education and Meetings team if you have any other questions or concerns at events@cues.org.

CUES is committed to providing a clean and safe experience when attending meetings and events. We prioritize the safety and social wellbeing of all attendees, guests, sponsors, speakers, and staff. We continue to monitor guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local governments for regulations and guidelines. 

CUES staff will continue to monitor the situation leading up to and at the event and communicate any possible situation with the attendees. As part of our on-site planning, CUES staff will meet with the hotel’s emergency operation and planning teams to ensure all staff are prepared for any situation that may arise. We have also implemented the following safety measures for all our meetings:  

• Number of attendees: We will cap our registration numbers to assure appropriate physical distancing standards can be met and maintained throughout the event.  
• Physical space: The meeting room will be set with ample physical space between each attendee, adhering to physical distancing standards. Networking opportunities will include indoor and outdoor spaces to allow for physical distancing.
• Masks: Masks will be required while indoors. CUES will provide masks for those that do not have one. If you are unable to wear a mask during this in-person event, we recommend you participate in our digital learning opportunities.
• Sanitation stations: We will have hand sanitizer stations throughout the meeting spaces for attendees.
• No contact greetings: We recommend waves and elbow bumps. 
• Event scheduled food and beverage: CUES will work with the hotel to create a safe eating experience for all. 
   

We do not yet know what the state of safety measures will be when our conferences take place. As the situation changes, we will continue to review and modify these precautions, up to and including elimination of some safety measures.

If you have any questions, please contact the CUES Events team at events@cues.org.