Schedule
Monday 8/17
9:00 – 12:00 pm
PRE CONFERENCE TRAINING
12:00 – 3:00 pm
EXHIBITOR CHECK-IN & SETUP
12:00 – 6:45 pm
ATTENDEE CHECK-IN
3:30 – 5:30pm
OPENING SESSION: Stars, Stripes and SBA: Securing Capital for Main Street USA
Hear from HQ leaders on the latest policy and program updates
5:30– 7:00 pm
WELCOME RECEPTION sponsored by M&T Bank
Join our Exhibitors for drinks, hors d’oeuvres & networking.
Reception
*Schedule subject to change
Tuesday 8/18
7:00 – 3:45pm
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
7:00 – 8:15 am
BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
8:30 – 9:45 am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (see below)
9:45 – 10:15am
MORNING BREAK & EXHIBITS
10:15– 11:30am
BREAKOUT SESSIONS ((see below)
11:30– 12:45pm
NETWORKING LUNCH & EXHIBITS
Enjoy lunch while networking with colleagues and exhibitors.
1:00– 2:15pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (see below)
2:15– 2:45pm
AFTERNOON BREAK & EXHIBITS
2:45– 4:00pm
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (see below)
6:30– 10:00 pm
DUELING PIANOS PARTY @ BOBBY MCKEY'S
Join us for dinner, drinks and a lot of great fun! We’ve rented the entire venue at Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar where live music is combined with comedy and audience interaction into a non-stop, high-energy show, unlike anything you’ve ever experienced. Included for no additional fee for all conference attendees and registered/paid guests. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors & M&T Bank for hosting this event.
Wednesday 8/19
7:30 – 10:45 am
REGISTRATION DESK OPEN
7:30 – 8:30am
BREAKFAST & EXHIBITS
8:30 – 9:45 am
BREAKOUT SESSION (see below)
10:00– 12:00 pm
CLOSING SESSION: Keeping the Flag Flying: Risk, Modern Tools and the Future of SBA Lending
Featuring SBA & NAGGL/NADCO
Thanks For Coming!
Thank you to our Speakers, Sponsors & SBA HQ
Save The Date:
August 11-13th 2027
Encore, Boston Harbor, MA
Stay tuned for updates and announcements — and relive moments from 2026 with the photo gallery below.