Schedule

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Roundtable Session

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1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Commercial Lenders Roundtable (Open to MBA Members; Closed to Media)

Harbor Ballroom A

Start CREF26 with a high-impact gathering designed to bring the entire lending community together. The Commercial Lenders Roundtable brings together professionals from all capital sources and asset classes for an open discussion about the forces shaping today’s market, the deals driving the industry forward, and the opportunities on the horizon. This is your first opportunity to connect with peers, compare perspectives, and expand your network before the conference gets underway in full stride. Join us for a lively exchange of ideas and insights, then head directly to the MBA's Watch Party to celebrate the start of CREF26 and enjoy a special appearance by football great Cris Carter.

Roundtable Session

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Legal Roundtable (Open to Members; Closed to Media)

Harbor Ballroom B

The Legal Roundtable provides a constructive forum for attorneys engaged in real estate finance to discuss current legal issues impacting the commercial and multi-family real estate industry, including issues related to loan origination, securitization, servicing, litigation/risk mitigation, and the regulatory landscape.

Roundtable Session

1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

FHA Roundtable (Open to MBA Members; Closed to Media)

Harbor Ballroom E

The FHA Roundtable will feature speakers from FHA’s office of multifamily and Residential Care Facilities.

Roundtable Session

Meeting Space and Suite Requests

Are you looking to meet our attendees where they are and create a home base for your company? Meeting space may be available for rental at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. Learn more and submit a meeting space request. Alternatively, hospitality suites on a hotel guestroom floor may be available for reservation. Learn more and submit a suite request. Email Rosalyn Milliken if you have questions.