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| WEDNESDAY, MAY 10TH |
| 6:30 am - 2:30 pm | Golf Tournament As the premier golf course in New Orleans, located centrally in historic City Park, Bayou Oaks prides themselves on their deep history and revitalization. The layout of the eighteen-hole course incorporates portions of the former East and West courses and features many of the historic oak trees and existing lagoons that are characteristic of City Park. Event Type: Networking, Additional Fee Sponsored by Freedom Leasing |
| 8:00 am - 4:00 pm | Factoring Essentials Training Course If you are a new factor company, an individual new to factoring, or just wish to brush up on your knowledge, the factoring Essentials course will provide you with the background you need to be a successful factor. Event Type: Session, Additional Fee |
| 11:00 am - 3:00 pm | New Orleans Food & History Tour Experience classics and local favorites of the French Quarter’s culinary hot spots. In New Orleans they’re passionate about eating, so along with your guide you will visit up to 5 locations: classic Creole restaurants, neighborhood sandwich shops, hot sauce bars, artisanal candy stores and more. Once inside you’ll sample different foods that represent the breadth and diversity of the city's culinary heritage: dishes like gumbo, boudin, muffulettas, poboys, pralines and much more. Event Type: Networking, Additional Fee |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Idea Exchange Explore continuing and emerging issues and opportunities in an informal roundtable format that is ideal for sharing ideas. Network with other conference attendees and learn from others in the Factoring industry. Come and go as you please during the two hours. The Idea Exchange is open to all conference attendees. Event Type: Networking |
| 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm | Chapters Reception IFA Chapters include those in the Northeast, Midwest, Rockies, Texas, Southern California and Canada. This reception is for chapter members to meet and discuss the chapter offerings. Members of Chapters as well as those looking to establish a chapter in their area are invited. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm | NextGen Reception Young professionals under 40 years of age are invited to mix and mingle freely at the NextGen Reception. This high-energy reception will provide an opportunity for attendees to grow a strong peer and professional network of colleagues. Designed to inspire and connect, attendees will learn even more about our dynamic industry from other participants who are similar in age. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Triumph Welcome Reception The Welcome Reception is designed to give Factoring Conference attendees an opportunity to socialize with other participants and vendors. This reception is open to all conference attendees with a name badge. Guests who have purchased a spouse ticket may attend with a registered attendee. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by Triumph Business Capital and Triumph Commercial Finance |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | IFA / AFA Update Speakers: Tania Daniel, Heather Villa, Terri Baker and AFA Board of Directors Event Type: Session |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | The New Abnormal: How Global Trends are Affecting Your Business Thursday Morning Keynote Featuring Speaker Rich Karlgaard Publisher of Forbes magazine, Rich Karlgaard writes a biweekly column known for its witty and honest assessment of current business issues. More than just a business journalist, Karlgaard as a private investor and board director understands firsthand the difficulties of navigating in today’s business climate and opportunities available to those who have the courage to reach out for them. Based on his vantage point as publisher and futurist for Forbes, Rich has the unique opportunity to spend time with some of the most powerful corporate and political figures around the globe. On stage, Rich shares his business outlook and how organizations can successfully navigate through a constantly shifting landscape impacted by technology, geopolitical/economic forces and tension, elections, disruption, labor shortages, and other forces currently in play or anticipated down the road. Event Type: Session Sponsored by Utica Leaseco, LLC |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Session Break Take a short break, check emails, connect with other attendees in the exhibit hall. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by Ullman & Ullman, P.A. |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Thursday Morning Breakout Sessions Breakout Session #1 — Current Topics in Transportation Factoring Speaker: David Jencks, Esq. More Info Sponsored by TBA Breakout Session #2 — Topic TBA Speakers: Michael Ullman, Esq. & Jared Ullman, Esq. More Info Breakout Session #3 — Factoring 101 Speaker: Brian Center More Info Event Type: Session |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch & Transportation Factors Breakout Lunch Exhibit Hall Open Event Type: Networking Main Lunch Sponsored by TBA Transportation Breakout Lunch Sponsored by TBA |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Huddle Up With Archie Manning - Leadership Lessons from a Player, Businessman and Father Thursday Afternoon Keynote Featuring Speaker Archie Manning The greatest rewards don’t come from winning the game – it comes from playing the game. Archie Manning takes this lesson along with countless others to inspire audiences to achieve greatness in their journey for personal and professional success. As a 14-year veteran quarterback and the father of two Super Bowl champion quarterbacks, Peyton and Eli, Archie Manning knows the importance of instilling and living by four principles for success: leadership, depending on others, being flexible, and playing the game. Manning is ready to coach you and your team to victory with this fail-proof game plan. Event Type: Session Sponsored by TBA |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Session Break Take a short break, check emails, connect with other attendees in the exhibit hall. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Thursday Afternoon Breakout Sessions Breakout Session #1 — Speed Dating for Deals Moderator: Greg Salomon More Info Breakout Session #2 — Roundtable for Senior Executives Moderators: Cole Harmonson & Ryan Jaskiewicz More Info Sponsored by TBA Breakout Session #3 — NextGen Roundtable Moderators: TBA More Info Sponsored by TBA Breakout Session #4 — Inventory Financing Speakers: Bob Grbic, Harvey Gross, Kristen Palmer, Paul Schuldiner More Info Event Type: Session |
| 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm | Roof Top Happy Hour
The Roof Top Happy Hour is open to all conference attendees with a name badge. Guests who have purchased a spouse ticket may attend with a registered attendee. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Tax Guard Dessert Reception
The Tax Guard Dessert Reception is open to all conference attendees with a name badge. Guests who have purchased a spouse ticket may attend with a registered attendee. Desserts, drinks and entertainment will be provided. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by Tax Guard |
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast & Exhibit Hall Open Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | AFA Congressional Viewpoint Speaker: TBA Event Type: Session Sponsored by American Factoring Association |
| 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Uncertainty Brings Opportunity: What the Economy Can Do For Factors Friday Morning Keynote Featuring Speaker Peter Ricchiuti Peter Ricchiuti is the business professor you wish you had back in college. He teaches at Tulane University and has received numerous awards. In a competition, Peter’s teaching delivery skills placed him atop of entries from more than 400 universities representing 43 countries. He has been featured in/on The Wall Street Journal, BARRON’s, The New York Times, Bloomberg, CNBC and The Nightly Business Report. Event Type: Session Sponsored by TBA |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am | Session Break Take a short break, check emails, connect with other attendees in the exhibit hall. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm | Friday Morning Breakout Sessions Breakout Session #1 — Reports from the Courts Speakers: Ben Heuer, Esq. & Bob Zadek, Esq. More Info Breakout Session #2 — Canadian Factoring Speakers: Oscar Rombola & TBA More Info Breakout Session #3 — Roundtable for Small Factors Moderators: Constance Fraley, Daniel Lozier & David Jencks, Esq. More Info Event Type: Session |
| 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Lunch & Small Factors Breakout Lunch Exhibit Hall Open Event Type: Networking Main Lunch Sponsored by TBA Small Factors Breakout Lunch Sponsored by TBA |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Friday Afternoon Breakout Sessions A Breakout Session #1 — Effective Growth Strategies for Factors — Part 1 Speaker: Husam Jandal More Info Breakout Session #2 — Legal Panel at Lightning Speed Speakers: Steve Kurtz, Esq., Jason Medley, Esq., Laurie Montplaisir, Esq. Moderator: Ken Yager More Info Breakout Session #3 — The Do's & Don'ts of Construction Factoring Speakers: Bruce Loren, Esq. & Debra Zukonik More Info Breakout Session #4 — Fraud/Risk Management Panel Speakers: TBA More Info Event Type: Session |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Session Break Take a short break, check emails, connect with other attendees in the exhibit hall. Exhibitor drawings will take place in the exhibit hall. Event Type: Networking Sponsored by TBA |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Friday Afternoon Breakout Sessions B Breakout Session #1 — Effective Growth Strategies for Factors — Part 2 Speaker: Husam Jandal More Info Breakout Session #2 — Commercial Finance Disclosures Speakers: Chris Friedman, Esq. & Alex McFall, Esq. More Info Breakout Session #3 — Operations Roundtable Moderators: Leslye Campos & Melissa Free More Info Breakout Session #4 — International Update: UNIDROIT Model Law, Market Trends & More Speaker: Alberto Wyderka More Info Event Type: Session |
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