Fortra Scottsdale
Nationwide Private Lending Conference
April 4-6, 2028
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
The Private Lending Conference Where Leaders Connect, Collaborate & Close
Fortra Scottsdale is one of the premier private lending conferences for industry professionals looking to stay ahead in an evolving market. Join private lending industry leaders and innovators for two days of networking events, expert-led educational sessions, and countless opportunities to build your business.
For over a decade, Fortra Conferences have brought together hundreds of professionals from the private lending and real estate industries.
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Conference Agenda*
*Previous year's agenda listed below
MONDAY, March 30 2026
Conference Agenda
12:00 PM
Registration Opens
Belmont Ballroom
12:00 PM – 4:00PM
Exhibit Set Up
Belmont Ballroom
2:00 PM -3:00 PM
Education Session
To Insource or Outsource? The Real Costs, Risks, and Rewards of Loan Servicing
3:00 PM -4:00 PM
Education Session
Why Partnerships Matter: Broker – Lender Best Practices from Application to Funding
4:00 PM -5:00 PM
Education Session
Ask Me Anything (AMA): Your Private Lending Legal Questions Answered
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Women in Private Lending Cocktail Event
at The Chandelier Bar
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Welcome Reception
Hosted by The Mortgage Office & RCN Capital at The Boulevard Pool
TUESDAY, March 31, 2026
Registration Opens
Belmont Ballroom
Hosted Breakfast
by Blue Lake
Opening Remarks
PANEL
The Use of Institutional Capital: Building a Business Investors Want
Networking Break
PANEL
The Data-Driven Lender: Market Insights, Economic Forces & the New Role of AI
Hosted Lunch
by Ross Diversified
Keynote Speaker
Selma Hepp, PhD – Chief Economist at Cotality, Housing Market: a Path to Normalization
Networking Break
PANEL
State of Private Lending: National Market Trends & Economic Outlook
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Private Lender Roundtables
Closing Cocktail Party
Official After Party TBD
Built for the Private Lending Leaders of Tomorrow
Fortra Conferences - Scottsdale brings together lenders, investors, brokers, developers, and key service partners for two days of high-value insights and strategic connections that move business forward.
A Curated Network That Creates Opportunity
Each year, Scottsdale attracts the full spectrum of private lending professionals. This focused, diverse mix makes it easy to meet new partners, strengthen existing relationships, and uncover opportunities that matter.
Insights That Translate Into Action
From expert-led sessions to structured networking and early access through the event app, every element of Fortra Scottsdale is intentionally designed to help you stay ahead of market shifts and gain a measurable advantage.
Strength
Industry Strategy
& Market Insight
Strategy
Building High-Value
Connections
Connections
Risk, Compliance
& Legal Protection
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Exhibitor Sponsors
Exposure Sponsors
