[ Registration is Now Open ]
Our 2018 conference will be held in Washington, D.C. August 1-3rd at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor. Registration and sponsorship is now open.
To make a government rate hotel reservation, click here.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2017 conference. For presentation materials, handouts, and other items from our conference, click here. Photos are available for download here (enter username of “AE 2017″ and password of “35541”).
Venue
Group Reservations are now Open
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
Make Reservation[ Itinerary ]
SBA Training Class - TBD
July 31 - August 1, 2018 8:30-5:00 pm Training course title and description is currently TBD.
SBA Training Class - TBD
July 31 - August 1, 2018 8:30-5:00 pm Training course title and description is currently TBD.
Conference Check-In
Check-In with us to receive all your conference materials between 2-6:30 pm.
Welcome Reception with our Exhibitors
5:00 pm - 6:30pm Welcome Reception with our Exhibitors. Includes hors d'oeuvres and drinks.
Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Buffet served in Exhibitor Hall
Breakout Sessions
This year's breakout sessions will be broken out into three tracks: sessions benefiting newer lenders, sessions for more seasoned lenders and sessions targeted to assist all attendees regardless of experience. A preliminary list of sessions is below:
- Eligibility Issues & Proper Loan Structure
- Closing an SBA Loan - Due Diligence and Best Practices
- Servicing & Liquidation RequirementsSOP 50 10 5 (J) - Key Changes
- New Credit Underwriting Standards
- New Equity Injection Requirements
- 504 Originations & Beyond
- Advanced Business Valuation/Change of Ownership
- Collateral Requirements - Due Diligence & Appraisals
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics & Denials
- Future of Lender Oversight with OCRM
Keynote Luncheon
Breakout Sessions
This year's breakout sessions will be broken out into three tracks: sessions benefiting newer lenders, sessions for more seasoned lenders and sessions targeted to assist all attendees regardless of experience. A preliminary list of sessions is below:
- Eligibility Issues & Proper Loan Structure
- Closing an SBA Loan - Due Diligence and Best Practices
- Servicing & Liquidation RequirementsSOP 50 10 5 (J) - Key Changes
- New Credit Underwriting Standards
- New Equity Injection Requirements
- 504 Originations & Beyond
- Advanced Business Valuation/Change of Ownership
- Collateral Requirements - Due Diligence & Appraisals
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics & Denials
- Future of Lender Oversight with OCRM
Mixer at TAP Sports Bar & Restaurant
Mingling, drinks and dinner between 6:30-8:30 pm.
Private event at TAP Restaurant, located inside the MGM Complex within National Harbor. Shuttle service available. Sponsored exclusively by our Diamond sponsor, M&T Bank and included with your registration at no extra cost. Includes dinner and drink tickets. You won't want to miss this!
Breakfast Buffet
7:30-8:30 am Breakfast Buffet served in Exhibitor Hall
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Breakout Sessions
This year's breakout sessions will be broken out into three tracks: sessions benefiting newer lenders, sessions for more seasoned lenders and sessions targeted to assist all attendees regardless of experience. A preliminary list of sessions is below:
- Eligibility Issues & Proper Loan Structure
- Closing an SBA Loan - Due Diligence and Best Practices
- Servicing & Liquidation RequirementsSOP 50 10 5 (J) - Key Changes
- New Credit Underwriting Standards
- New Equity Injection Requirements
- 504 Originations & Beyond
- Advanced Business Valuation/Change of Ownership
- Collateral Requirements - Due Diligence & Appraisals
- Guaranty Purchase Hot Topics & Denials
- Future of Lender Oversight with OCRM
[ Registration ]
Government Attendee
- Includes all Sessions & Meals
- Includes Thursday Evening Event
- SBA Speaker Attendees just $150
[ Sponsors and Exhibitors ]
All sponsorships other than Diamond are available (Diamond is sold out). Exhibitor only booths will be available April 1st, pending availability. Exhibitor only sponsorships do not include choice of location (locations will be assigned).
Presenting Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Level
Gold Level
Silver Level
Exhibitors
[ Pics From AE 2017 ]
[ Executive Committee ]
| Jessica HartSenior VP, Operations, Strategic Banking Partners(240) 406-9838 | Neal PatelPrincipal, Reliant Business Valuation(908) 888-6030 |
| Ethan SmithPartner, Starfield & Smith, PC(267) 470-1186 | Alison W RindPartner, Lerch, Early & Brewer, Chtd(301) 657-0750 |
| Gerald BaroudiVice President, Business Finance Group(410) 774-4962 | Mary WamsleyPresident/CEO, Strategic Banking Partners(240) 449-8948 |