Hundreds of credit union leaders from around the country descended on St. Petersburg, Fla. last week for the 2015 CSCU Solutions conference. It was a way to learn, compare notes, prepare for the future and network. CU Times was there.

The 2015 CSCU Solutions conference was held at the luxurious Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club.

Connie Davis of FIS and Tom Davis of CSCU were just two of the experts from across the payments industry who led breakout sessions.

One session, led by Docia Myer of CPI, took a deep dive into EMV technology. Pictured are sample EMV cards from one of the sessions.

Myer spoke about the intricate details of how EMV cards work.

The Vinoy and CSCU provided a variety of small plates at the conference's welcome reception.

Glowsticks were part of the fun.

The welcome reception took place at the hotel's esplanade and featured live music.

An '80s cover band got the crowd grooving on Friday morning.

The group performed '80s hits such as Poison's “Nothin' but a Good Time.”

CSCU's Tom Davis took the crowd through the future of payments.

Mike Eruzione, captain of the 1980 men's Olympic hockey team, gave a captivating account of The Miracle on Ice.

Kelli Ragland of ABNB Federal Credit Union in Chesapeake, Va.; Dave Thone of Fox Communities Credit Union in Appleton, Wis. and Bill Lehman of CSCU enjoyed lunch on the patio.

Attendees mingled between sessions.

A variety of vendors had displays. The 2015 CAMEO winners also showed off their award-winning marketing campaigns.

James Heystek of FIS shared his insights about what's next in payments and rewards programs.

A variety of snacks were served between sessions.

Attendees took time to enjoy the view and warm temperatures.

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