2026 Learning Exchange

Lead with intention. Adapt with courage. Transform through connection.

June 23-25, 2026

Hyatt Regency Orange County | Anaheim, CA

2026 Learning Exchange

The summit for Farm Credit leadership. Developing leaders, inspiring high potentials, engaging teams, and enhancing culture.

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We welcome the following areas of focus, positions and employees:

  • New to Farm Credit
  • Young Professionals
  • Credit and Risk Managers/Officers
  • Marketing, Sales and Communications
  • Senior Executives and Leadership Teams
  • Relationship Managers and Branch Managers
  • Human Resources
  • Organizational Development and Training
  • Operations, Project Managers, and Technical Staff

2026 Learning Exchange: This Changes Everything

What’s your this? Lead with intention. Adapt with courage. Transform through connection.

Learning Exchange: The FCCS Learning Conference evolves into a dynamic Learning Exchange, emphasizing peer-driven learning, collaboration, and skill development across leadership, client experience, cooperative identity, and professional growth.

In 2026, the FCCS Learning Conference is transforming into the Learning Exchange – a bold evolution designed to meet the dynamic needs of today’s Farm Credit professionals.

This new name reflects more than a fresh brand – it represents a shift in purpose. The Learning Exchange is a space for meaningful connection, collaboration, and peer-driven learning. It’s built to empower every participant to not just attend, but actively contribute.

The FCCS Learning Exchange is designed to be a dynamic, system-wide forum for Farm Credit professionals to explore bold ideas, sharpen essential skills, and strengthen cross-functional collaboration. Through immersive learning, shared insights, and real-time peer exchange, the Learning Exchange empowers participants to elevate their impact, drive innovation, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving agricultural and financial landscape.

Join us to lead with intention, adapt with courage, and transform through connection. Be part of the FCCS Learning Exchange, where bold ideas meet real-world application, and where your contribution will drive meaningful change within the Farm Credit System. Together, we’ll unlock new possibilities, challenge conventional thinking, and build a future-ready community of leaders.

Standard Rate: $2300 (Register by May 30, 2026)
Final Rate
: $2475 (Register by June 25, 2026)

Register Now

Registration as an attendee for the Learning Exchange is limited to Farm Credit System employees. If you are a business service provider and would like to attend, you would need to serve as a sponsor.

Contact Information:
Questions: [email protected]

Learning Exchange Tracks

  • Leadership & Culture
    What’s Exchanged: Practical insights, real-world experiences, and forward-looking strategies for building strong leadership and resilient organizational cultures. Participants will exchange ideas on leading with purpose, navigating complexity, and fostering environments where people and performance can thrive.
  • Client & Member Experience Excellence
    What’s Exchanged: Peer insights, practical strategies, and real-world examples for delivering meaningful, consistent client and member experiences at every touchpoint. Participants will explore how every role – whether front line or behind the scenes – contributes to the overall experience and drives external impact.
  • Cooperative Identity & Mission Advantage
    What’s Exchanged: Perspectives, frameworks, and forward-thinking dialogue on what it means to lead within a cooperative system. Participants will exchange ideas on how to uphold cooperative values, strengthen system alignment, and advance the mission in a changing world.
  • Professional Skills Accelerator
    What’s Exchanged: Practical tools, peer experiences, and everyday strategies to sharpen core professional skills and elevate performance. Participants will explore how to lead themselves, work effectively with others, and take ownership of their growth – no matter their career stage.

Steering Committee

Greg Cunningham

CEO
Farm Credit Southeast Missouri

Madison Farnan

Marketplace Engagement Specialist
FCS Financial

Alina Fortuna

Director Project Management
Horizon Farm Credit

Eric Hall

Director Collateral Management Services
Rural 1st

Christopher Obermeyer

VP Credit Operations
Farm Credit Services of America

Brett Riff

SVP Financial Related Services & Alliances
Capital Farm Credit, ACA

Molly Ryan

VP Digital Product Delivery
Compeer Financial

Rebecca Wood

SVP Business Solutions Manager
AgSouth Farm Credit

What Conference Attendees Have to Say

  • “As a first time attendee, I was pleasantly surprised at the quality and knowledge of the speakers. I will definitely be attending again!”

    — Previous Attendee

  • “This was an invaluable experience for me, not only because of the learning in the sessions, but also because of the opportunities to make connections with other professionals in my industry who face the same challenges as I do.”

    — Previous Attendee

  • “Great conference for motivation, reality-checking and networking!”

    — Previous Attendee

Gain Exclusive Access to Our Mobile App When You Register

Gain Exclusive Access to Our Mobile App When You Register

Make the most of your time at this conference with the FCCS mobile app. You'll be able to connect and network with other attendants, manage your schedule, and more after registration.