This year’s Fiserv Forum could be summed up by the person of their keynote. Colin Powell’s statesman demeanor was often overshadowed by his surprisingly personable touch. At the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, the 1,500 in attendance were sure to experience more than a typical Vegas trip had to offer. Here is a little of what I will take home from Vegas.
Monday Fiserv clients began filling the solution center to evaluate new products and catch up with old friends.
Be at the center of financial technology in the #fiservforum Solutions Center. Welcome reception starts ton… https://t.co/pk0tY6RdKJ
— Fiserv (@Fiserv) September 9, 2013
Great to spend so much time with partners and clients last evening. #fiservforum
— Geezeo (@Geezeo) September 10, 2013
Tuesday morning opened by the popular MCs Four Day Weekend and kicked off into Fiserv CEO, Jeff Yabuki’s visionary talk about the digital changes affecting credit unions. Yabuki’s comments led off sharing many of the unique things happening that allow for opportunity for credit unions to take advantage of personal, social and digital channels.
Ease in financial services is decided by the individual –@jeffyabuki #fiservforum
— Karissa Bursch (@KarissaB) September 10, 2013
And he finished sharing a bit more poetic thoughts about how we as credit unions should consider approaching opportunities:
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free. -Michelangelo #creditunions #fiservforum #experience
— Robert M Palumbo (@Robert_Palumbo) September 10, 2013
Colin Powell’s talk started off as personable as possible jumping off the front of the stage to hug a former servicewoman, now Darla serves as an executive in a Montana credit union.
Wonderful moment seeing Colin Powell jump off the front of the stage to hug a veteran. #hes70 #FiservForum
— Ben Pankonin (@benpankonin) September 10, 2013
Colin concluded by sharing many words about leadership.
Empower and trust the people in your organization – Gen. Colin Powell. #fiservforum @AllianceCU
— Sean Chambers (@scham00) September 10, 2013
Tuesday night Credit Union Twitter followers gathered for a one of a kind Tweetup, ending with some of the best pizza around.
Join the #creditunion Tweetup at #fiservforum near registration at 7:00pm tonight.
— Social Assurance (@SocialAssurance) September 10, 2013
Wednesday’s keynote, delivered by former CUNA president and CEO, former congressman Dan Mica shared thoughts on the political challenges congress and credit unions face.
RT @msieve: Dan Mica claims credit unions need to be in a spirit of cross helping, not just cross-selling. #fiservforum
— David Hazeltine (@DavidHazeltine) September 11, 2013
The big moment many Fiserv Forum goers were waiting happened Wednesday night with orange X-tinis in hand ready for Huey Lewis who showed us that the Heart of Rock and Roll IS Still Beating.
Like the heart of rock n roll #fiservforum does it up. pic.twitter.com/M0DjOIbymn
— Steven Nigri (@senigri) September 12, 2013
What better way to open Thursday morning after a rock concert the night before with Marcus Buckingham, the energetic speaker/author focused on utilizing your strengths to their highest potential.
To help your children grow and accelerate in learning, focus on their strengths more than weaknesses. #fiservforum @mwbuckingham #parenttip
— Nathan Rivera (@nathanrivera) September 12, 2013
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And with Mark Sievewright of Fiserv
Mark Sievewright, the Wayne Newton of Fiserv, talks technology & credit union future. #fiservforum pic.twitter.com/AvZ3Q3eFvG
— Dr. Troy Hall (@drtroyhall) September 12, 2013
But for so many credit unions, vendors and other members of the Fiserv family, this week was about connecting. We were glad to be a part of it and happy to have the friends we do.
Keep it social and stay connected. –
@socialassurance Thanks from our team and many others:
What a great X-perience this year @Fiserv Thank you very much another wonderful conference #fiservforum #lasvegas pic.twitter.com/RfVNx0krpT
— Robert M Palumbo (@Robert_Palumbo) September 12, 2013
Biggest takeaway from #fiservforum I don't listen to enough Tim McGraw or Faith Hill. Thanks Venetian elevators for that lesson.
— Robyn Swanson (@robynswans) September 13, 2013
Thanks to all the Fiserv staff.
They leap tall buildings. (And also help with directions, mobile event guide, and general #fiservforum questions.) https://t.co/z1j1fvSz2J
— Fiserv (@Fiserv) September 10, 2013
