OPENING GENERAL SESSION: Thriving in a World of Disruption with David Pogue
Kick off the conference with an inspiring and thought-provoking keynote from David Pogue, Emmy-winning CBS Sunday Morning correspondent, New York Times bestselling author, and one of the most engaging voices on technology, innovation, and the future. With his trademark blend of wit, insight, and real-world perspective, Pogue explores the rapidly shifting landscape of digital transformation, AI, and human behavior, and what it means for leaders, businesses, and consumers in the decade ahead. Prepare for a dynamic and energizing talk that challenges assumptions, sparks creativity, and sets the tone for a conference experience full of opportunity. Sponsored by ICE Mortgage Technology.
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Owen Lee is the 2025 MBA Vice Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Success Mortgage Partners, Inc., (SMP). He co-founded the company with his father, Vincent, in 2002. Under his leadership, SMP has closed billions of dollars of mortgage loans yearly since 2016, is licensed in 42 states, and has more than 600 employees. Lee is also a Managing Member of Title Partners, LLC, a full-service title insurance and escrow services agency. An active leader in the mortgage and financial services sectors, Lee serves on MBA’s Board of Directors, is Co-Chair of its Independent Mortgage Bankers Executive Council, and is currently the 2023-2024 Chairman of MORPAC, MBA’s political action committee, where he has been a successful political fundraiser, helping to advance the association’s top legislative priorities.
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Renowned for demystifying technology and science, David Pogue equips audiences to thrive amid rapid changes showing how clarity, curiosity, and adaptability can turn disruption into opportunity. A seven-time Emmy-winning correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, Pogue is also a New York Times bestselling author, a five-time TED speaker, and host of 20 NOVA science specials on PBS. From 2000 to 2013, he wrote The New York Times’ weekly tech column, translating complex advances into engaging, relatable insights. He has written or co-written more than 120 books, including the acclaimed Missing Manual technology series, several For Dummies titles, the Pogue’s Basics trilogy, and How to Prepare for Climate Change. His forthcoming 2026 book, Apple: The First 50 Years, chronicles one of the most influential companies of our time. A summa cum laude graduate of Yale with distinction in music, Pogue spent a decade conducting and arranging Broadway musicals before turning to journalism. His honors include a Loeb Award, two Webby Awards, and an honorary doctorate in music—a testament to his unique blend of creativity, curiosity, and insight into how technology is reshaping our lives.
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