Innovate 2025 is a premier conference dedicated to exploring emerging trends and innovations in private lending. Organized by Fortra Law Conferences, this event brings together industry leaders, professionals, and newcomers to discuss the evolving landscape of real estate finance and private lending.
The conference will cover a range of key topics, including technological advancements in lending practices, regulatory changes affecting the industry, and strategies for adapting to market shifts. Attendees can expect in-depth sessions on supply chain disruptions, evolving product lines, and the changing needs of borrowers and lenders.
In addition to informative sessions, Innovate 2025 offers ample networking opportunities, including receptions and dedicated networking times. The event will feature an expo hall showcasing leading service providers and innovative solutions in the private lending space. Notable speakers from various sectors of the industry will share their insights and experiences.
This conference is ideal for private lenders, brokers, real estate investors, and service providers looking to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge, connect with peers, and discover new opportunities to drive their businesses forward.
Speakers(25)
Amar Shah
Managing Director, Deputy Chief Credit Officer at Roc Capital
Andres Saias
Chief Lending Officer at RBI Private Lending
Arvind Mohan
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member at Kiavi, Inc.
Dank Pinckney
Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel at Deephaven Mortgage
Dennis R. Baranowski, Esq.
Partner Banking & Finance at Fortra Law
Derrick Foote
Principal at Duner and Foote, LLP
Erica Sikoski
Sr. Marketing Manager at BLN Software
Jan Brzeski
Founder and Managing Director at Sage Credit Investment Partners (SCIP)
Jason Gilbert
Partner at Armanino
Jennifer Young, Esq.
Partner Corporate & Securities at Fortra Law
Justin Land
CEO at Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corp.
Karey Geddes
Partner at M2 Capital Partners LLC
Kevin Kim, Esq.
Partner, Department Head Corporate & Securities at Fortra Law
Kevin Werner
Co-Founder & CEO at Renovo Financial
Kristina Sawyer
Vice President, Lending at Arixa Capital
Melissa Martorella, Esq.
Partner, Department Head Banking & Finance at Fortra Law
Merced Cohen
Executive Vice President, Operations at CV3 Financial Services
Nathan Goodhart
Vice President of Sales at The Mortgage Office
Nema Daghbandan, Esq.
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Lightning Docs
Nichole Moore, Esq.
Attorney at Fortra Law
Peter Rodwick
Partner at CohnReznick Advisory LLC
Ross Hartmann
Founder & CEO at Kiingo AI
Ross Hartmann is the Founder & CEO of Kiingo AI, an AI implementation consultancy that helps small and mid-sized companies turn generative AI into measurable labor-efficiency gains. Drawing on 15 years in software architecture and automation, Ross guides clients—from $2 million startups to $700 million enterprises—through AI road-mapping, process redesign, and a 6-week AI Bootcamp. As an expert speaker on AI, he is recognized by Vistage as a top speaker and has earned a 100 percent recommendation rating as a Vistage® Speaker.
Sam S. Chivitchian
CEO at Secured Capital Lending
Santo Chiarelli
Partner at Cathedral CPAs & Advisors
Steven Ernest, Esq.
Partner, Department Head Litigation & Bankruptcy at Fortra Law
Event Details
- Date
- August 21-22, 2025
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Newport Beach, United States
- VEA Newport Beach
- Pricing
- $795 - $995
- Audience
- Private lenders, brokers, real estate investors, service providers
- Attendees
- 400