Schedule

The 6th Annual Lending Conference

08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
Registration

Venue : Foyer of Crystal Ballroom

11:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Lender Networking Lounge | Make a deal @ LendingCon

Open for Lenders, Brokers, and attendees to speed network

11:00 AM - 12:45 PM
Aligning Brand, Cultural & People to Maximize your bottom line.

Lunch sponsored by RedRoof

Venue : Longboat

01:00 PM - 01:45 PM
B: Breakout Session(s) - Where AI Meets Hospitality

Venue : Longboat

01:04 PM - 01:45 PM
A: Breakout Session(s) - Managing Maturity & Default Risk on your Loan

Venue : Merritt

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Refreshments & Networking Break

Venue : Foyer of Crystal Ballroom

General Session

04:00 PM - 04:15 PM
Welcome Remarks & Introduction

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

04:15 PM - 06:00 PM
Industry Trends & Outlook

SBA Updates

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Cocktail Reception/Networking -Sponsored by

Live Entertainment & Drinks- Sponsored by

Venue : Crystal Ballroom Tradeshow Hall (A, B, C)

08:15 AM - 09:14 AM
Breakfast & Networking

Venue : Foyer of Crystal Ballroom

09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Opening Remarks

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
State of the Industry: Lending, Capital, Economics and Market Performance

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Hospitality Development & Financing: Navigating Costs, Capital & Construction Risk

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Trade Show Floor Networking Break

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (A, B, C)

11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
A: Breakout Session(s) – Strategic Capital Raising & Value Creation: Developing Assets Through the LP/GP Model

Venue : Longboat

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Trade Show Floor Lunch/Networking Break

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (A, B, C)

12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch + Keynote Panel

Topic: Leading Forward: Navigating Economic Challenges and Shaping Hospitality’s Future

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

01:30 PM - 01:40 PM
Community Outreach- Charitable Donation

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

01:40 PM - 02:20 PM
Tech-Driven Profitability in Hospitality

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (D, E)

02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
A: Breakout Session(s) – Short Term Capital Solutions & SBA Lending Opportunities

Venue : Longboat

03:15 PM - 04:00 PM
B: Breakout Session(s) – Financing Green Projects: How C-PACE and Tax Incentives Work Together

Venue : Merritt

04:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Trade Show Floor Networking/Reception

Venue : Crystal Ballroom (A, B, C)

DRAWING: Enter to win $1,000.00 **must be present to win.

Adjourn

Tuesday August 4, 2026

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
How SBA Loans Are Structured: From Underwriting to Repayment
11:15 AM – 11:35 AM
Conventional Lending in the Present Market
12:45 PM – 01:00 PM
Defaults and Work Out Plans
02:00 PM – 02:15 PM
Protecting the Assets: Risk & Legal Considerations
02:20 PM – 02:40 PM
Capital, Cash Flow, and Liquidity
03:00 PM – 03:20 PM
Strategic Use of 1031 Exchanges in Commercial Real Estate
03:30 PM – 03:50 PM
Brands vs. Boutique

Wednesday August 5, 2026

09:15 AM – 09:30 AM
7(a) Loans: Value and Structure
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
The Next Wave: AI, Automation and Digital Transformation
11:30 AM – 11:40 AM
Understanding CMBS Loans: Structure, Risks and Opportunities
11:45 AM – 12:10 PM
Managing Risk in SBA Lending: Defaults and Protections
02:30 PM – 02:45 PM
Rising Insurance Costs and Their Impact on Hotel Profitability
02:50 PM – 03:10 PM
How Bridge Loans Help Hotels Navigate Cash Flow Gaps
03:20 PM – 03:40 PM
The Impact of Brand Support and Incentives on Hotel Performance
04:00 PM – 04:25 PM
Analyzing the Profitability of Converting Traditional Hotels into Extended Stay Assets