Take advantage of our early check-in to expedite entry to the NPLA Networking Session and Kick-Off Cocktail Party.

Please bring your ID and proof of registration.

Please be sure to check in prior to sponsor set-up.

The Networking begins! Start the evening with an opportunity to meet and have a drink with sponsors, guests, brokers, and network with new contacts.

Join us for a lively women’s networking hour featuring a fun, bingo-style game designed to spark quick connections. Grab a cocktail, mingle, and complete your game card by meeting fellow attendees. A prize will be awarded to the top participant.

Join NPLA Conference sponsors and guests at our opening party to kick off an amazing event! Remember to wear your name badge for entry.

This event is for registered Sponsors, Premier, and General Admission Guests only.

Join us for breakfast and networking.

Breakfast will end promptly at 8:45 am.

Breakfast is for registered Sponsors, Premier, General Admission, and Broker Day Pass Guests only.

Today’s market is anything but predictable. This panel brings together capital markets experts to break down how macroeconomic forces are influencing liquidity, investor appetite, and the availability of credit in private real estate lending. Gain insight into how lenders are adjusting strategies, accessing capital, and preparing for what’s next in 2025. 

An amazing opportunity to network and build valuable connections  with sponsors, guests, brokers, and network with new contacts.

This event is for all attendees.

From large-scale commercial to unconventional mixed-use projects, heavy rehab, or borrowers with unconventional profiles, these are the deals that don’t fit the standard box. Hear how experienced lenders and capital providers navigate high-stakes complexity — and what it really takes to get them across the finish line.

This interactive session brings leading brokers together to discuss what’s working now in private real estate lending. From qualifying and structuring deals to building lasting capital relationships, the roundtable will focus on actionable strategies for growing your business in today’s market. Expect candid conversations, tactical takeaways, and direct insights from brokers who are closing deals and scaling up — all in a collaborative, discussion-based format. 

Join us for a delicious catered lunch.

Lunch is for registered Sponsors, Premier, General Admission, and Broker Day Pass Guests only.

In today’s market, access to capital isn’t just about availability — it’s about alignment. This panel dives into how private lenders are forming direct relationships with family offices, credit funds, and other private investors to fund specific deal types. Learn what these capital sources expect in terms of underwriting, reporting, and borrower profiles — and how to position your platform to attract and retain committed capital partners. 

Join Joseph Spinella, Managing Director at Keller Williams Commercial for an in-depth session on practical tools and insights to help brokers streamline, scale, and stay competitive with AI.

This panel brings together top-performing brokers and lenders to discuss how to build high-quality deal flow, structure complex transactions, and strengthen borrower-lender relationships. From sourcing to closing, hear what sets today’s top brokers apart — and how lenders are partnering more closely than ever.

Fraud remains one of the biggest threats in private lending — and it's evolving fast. This panel explores how lenders are using smarter tools and sharper strategies, from title tech and borrower background checks to internal protocols and key partnerships with legal and compliance experts. Get insights on how to spot red flags and protect your deals from wire fraud, forged documents, and borrower misrepresentation. 

An amazing networking opportunity where you can close out the day with an opportunity to meet and have a drink with sponsors, guests, brokers, and network with new contacts.

This event is for all attendees.

Time to celebrate with cocktails, dancing, and an unforgettable performance by Brian Kirk & The Jirks!

This event is for Sponsors, Premier, General Admission, and Broker Day Pass Guests only.