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What a year it’s been! From the events that brought us together to the innovative solutions we’ve rolled out and the valuable insights shared, the momentum coming out of 2024 is stronger than ever. We’ve laid a solid foundation for continued success in the year ahead. But before we look forward, let’s take a moment to reflect on the highlights that made this year truly impactful.
MeridianLink LIVE! and Executive Summit: A Dynamic Duo
This year’s MeridianLink® LIVE! in Nashville, TN, was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2024. Over three engaging days, nearly 1,200 attendees came together to explore the latest innovations, share insights, and network with peers. The event’s energy was fueled by countless gallons of cold brew—seriously, we lost count, but it’s safe to say Nashville’s coffee shops noticed our presence!
A standout moment during MeridianLink LIVE! was the celebration of our second annual Arc Award. This special recognition honored 10 of our incredible bank and credit union customers who leveraged MeridianLink solutions in innovative ways to elevate the consumer experience and drive growth. Their inspiring stories showcased the power of collaboration and creativity within our community. If you haven’t heard their stories yet, be sure to check them out here.
On the eve of MeridianLink LIVE!, we also hosted an Executive Summit, which brought together over 100 executives representing $330 billion in assets under management and a combined loan portfolio of over $235 billion. This exclusive event featured a first look at Jim Marous’ latest research, followed by an engaging AI fireside chat with Larry Lerner of McKinsey & Company and Devesh Khare, MeridianLink’s Chief Product Officer. We also explored the future of AI in credit decisioning with an expert-led session. But it wasn’t all business—after hours, attendees had the chance to relax and enjoy freshly tapped bourbon straight from the barrel.
Registration for MeridianLink LIVE! 2025 is already open. Learn more about this year’s event here.
Expanding Connections Across 60+ Events
In addition to hosting our own event, MeridianLink hit the road and participated in over 60 tradeshows and industry gatherings nationwide. From large-scale conferences to regional meetups, partner forums, and user groups, we were everywhere. Whether hosting booths, setting up interactive kiosks, securing speaking spots, or sponsoring, it was wonderful to engage with industry leaders, customers, and partners.
Here’s a glimpse at just a few of the industry events where you may have seen us:
- America’s Credit Unions Governmental Affairs Conference
- ICBA Live!
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Annual Convention
- Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Annual Convention & Expo
- The Financial Brand Forum
- ACUMA Annual Conference
Most Viewed Blogs
Our blog has been buzzing with activity this year, with one clear standout taking the spotlight:
Followed closely by these four reader favorites:
- 2025 Mortgage Lending Trends: Is Your Credit Union Ready for What’s Coming?
- Cybersecurity Awareness: Evolving Fraud Tactics Need Evolving Solutions
- Growth-Driven Lending Strategies for Financial Institutions
- 2024 State of Digital Lending Report: Digital-First, Human-Centric
Solutions to Stay Ahead
Faster, smarter, and more efficient—those are the key ingredients to ensuring your operation stays ahead of the evolving banking market and consumer expectations. In 2024, we released three solutions designed to help you accelerate those results:
- Digital Progression Model: This innovative framework breaks down your digital journey into manageable, iterative improvements. We’ll help you assess your current digital state, identify growth opportunities, and chart a clear path forward — all while meeting the expectations of today’s savvy consumers.
- Share-Of-Wallet Module: This is where data-driven strategy meets revenue growth. With easy access to data from credit reports, applications, and post-campaign analytics, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of consumer behavior. This enables you to personalize your engagement strategy, turning every interaction into a powerful cross-sell opportunity.
- Insight Lite: And you can forget about scrambling for your data. Insight Lite simplifies data access and analysis by putting actionable loan and account origination insights right at your fingertips. By interacting with your data dynamically, you’ll be able to reveal trends and patterns for faster, smarter decisions.
But that’s not all — we’ve also continued to expand our MeridianLink® Marketplace partnerships. With seamless connectivity to hundreds of trusted partners, these integrations are designed to enhance your MeridianLink experience. From AI-driven solutions and advanced fraud mitigation to cutting-edge digital engagement, credit analysis tools, and so much more, it’s just one more way our digital platform can support your success.
Insights and Education: Top Webinars
This year, we took the virtual stage with about 40 webinars, delivering fresh strategies and insights to help your financial institution accelerate its digital journey. Some of the most popular sessions included:
- Decisioning Transformed: Elevate Lending Experiences with MeridianLink
2. Introducing MeridianLink® Access
3. How MeridianLink Marketplace Can Drive More Value to Your Institution
To catch up on all of our on-demand webinars, visit the MeridianLink Learning Center here.
What’s Next?
As we gear up for an impactful 2025, we’d be remiss not to thank our incredible customers, partners, and team. Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue building on the progress we’ve made together, particularly in driving deposit growth, expanding lending opportunities, and providing greater access to data that empowers you to make more informed decisions. Our focus remains on making it easier to do business with you, and we’re committed to delivering even more innovative solutions that streamline your processes and fuel your success.
Here’s to another year of bold ideas, transformative solutions, and deepened partnerships.
