*agenda subject to change – speakers announcement coming soon
Thursday , October 1st 2026 – Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
- 6:00am – Early Exhibitor Set-Up
- 8:00am – VIP Breakfast * Open to VIP Pass Holders and Sponsors
- 9:00am – Registration / Exhibit Hall Open
- 9:30am – NLE Leadership Forum
- 10:30am – LeverageCon CEO Forum
- 11:15am – Private Lender Legal Forum
- 12:00pm – VIP Lunch Buffet * Open to VIP Pass Holders and Sponsors
- 1:15pm – Construction Finance Professional’s Forum
- 2:00pm – Investor Rehab Experts Forum
- 3:00pm – DSCR Rental Finance Forum
- 4:00pm – VIP and Sponsor Happy Hour * Open to VIP Pass Holders and Sponsors
- 5:00pm – Conference Adjourns
Forum Descriptions
NLE Leadership Forum
The private lending industry is evolving rapidly, and the organizations that support lenders are playing a critical role in helping them scale, improve efficiency, and navigate an increasingly competitive market. The NLE Leadership Forum brings together respected industry leaders from across servicing, valuation, legal, technology, compliance, operations, and risk management to discuss the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of private lending.
Designed as an interactive leadership discussion, this forum will provide attendees with valuable insights from the companies and professionals helping lenders grow smarter and faster. From operational scalability and process optimization to emerging technologies and market intelligence, participants will gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives from the service providers powering today’s most successful private lending platforms.
Private Lender Legal Forum
As regulatory scrutiny increases and legal challenges continue to evolve, private lenders can no longer afford to treat compliance and risk management as an afterthought. Join leading legal and industry experts for a timely discussion on the issues impacting business purpose lending today, including licensing requirements, loan documentation, defaults, foreclosure strategies, fraud prevention, and emerging regulatory developments.
This fast-paced forum is designed to help lenders, brokers, and capital providers identify potential pitfalls before they become costly problems. Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to protect their businesses, reduce risk, and stay ahead of the legal and compliance issues shaping the future of private lending.
CEO Forum
Join an exclusive discussion featuring CEOs and senior executives from some of the nation’s leading private lending organizations as they share their perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and strategic decisions shaping the industry today. From capital markets and loan production to growth initiatives and market expansion, this candid conversation offers a unique look into how industry leaders are navigating an evolving lending environment.
Designed for lenders, brokers, investors, and industry professionals, the CEO Forum delivers real-world insights from executives actively building and scaling successful lending platforms. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on where the market is headed, what top firms are prioritizing, and the strategies being implemented to drive growth in the years ahead.
Investor Rehab Forum
Fix-and-flip lending remains one of the most active segments of private lending, but changing market conditions, construction costs, borrower expectations, and valuation trends continue to reshape the landscape. The Investor Rehab Forum brings together experienced lenders and industry professionals to discuss what it takes to successfully finance, manage, and exit rehab projects in today’s market.
Attendees will gain practical insights into borrower qualification, leverage and pricing trends, ARV and valuation considerations, construction risk management, geographic opportunities, and the evolving outlook for fix-and-flip investors. Whether you’re a lender, broker, or real estate investor, this forum will provide actionable strategies to help identify opportunities, manage risk, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.
DSCR Forum
As demand for long-term rental financing continues to grow, DSCR lending has become one of the most important products in the investor finance marketplace. The DSCR Forum brings together leading lenders, capital providers, and industry experts to discuss the latest trends, underwriting strategies, product innovations, and market opportunities driving this rapidly expanding segment.
Attendees will gain valuable insights into borrower qualification, rental market performance, pricing and leverage trends, portfolio growth strategies, and the evolving capital markets that support DSCR lending. Whether you’re a lender, broker, or real estate investor, this forum will provide practical knowledge and market intelligence to help you capitalize on opportunities in today’s rental property finance market.
Construction Finance Forum
As demand for new housing and investment properties continues to evolve, construction lending remains one of the most specialized and risk-sensitive sectors of private lending. The Construction Finance Forum brings together experienced lenders, builders, developers, and industry professionals to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s construction finance market.
Attendees will gain practical insights into project underwriting, budgeting, draw management, risk mitigation, inspections, borrower qualifications, and market trends impacting ground-up and value-add construction projects. Whether you’re financing your first build or managing a large construction lending portfolio, this forum will provide actionable strategies to help navigate risk, protect capital, and capitalize on opportunities in an increasingly competitive environment.