September 22, 2026 | 7 PM
Prime Steakhouse, Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
ACU Tech & Opex Conference week brings credit union operations, technology, and member experience leaders to Las Vegas, so we’re hosting a dinner for the people we most want to spend time with. Join us at Prime Steakhouse at the Bellagio on Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm for a relaxed table, thoughtful food, and real conversation with fraud, dispute, and member experience leaders away from the conference agenda.
Kyle Smith
Vice President, Head of Global Platform Partnerships, Ethoca (a Mastercard Company)
With over two decades of experience shaping the global payments ecosystem, Kyle Smith is a recognized industry leader known for driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, and solving some of commerce’s most complex challenges. Kyle partners with the world’s leading platform providers to reduce fraud and disputes across their customer portfolios, enhance transaction performance, and deliver seamless customer experiences.
Throughout his career, Kyle has worked at the intersection of technology, regulation, and business strategy — helping financial institutions, merchants, and platform partners unlock new value through collaboration and data intelligence.
David Chmielewski
CPO & Co-Founder, Quavo
Dave is responsible for Quavo’s product divisions, bringing over five years of technical executive experience to the table. As a co-founder, Dave is credited with turning our vision for fraud and dispute management into a reality. He possesses a unique ability to understand business needs while retaining deep expertise in technology and its capabilities. Dave’s work has been included in multiple patent filings, and he has won industry awards for contributions to innovation.
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📍Where: Bellagio Hotel & Casino, 3600 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
📅 When: September 22, 2026
⌚ Time: 7 PM
Space is limited, reserve your spot today to join us at Prime Steakhouse!