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Saturday, October 18, 2025

8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
mPowering You: MBA's Summit for Women in Real Estate Finance (Separate Registration Required)

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration

Sunday, October 19, 2025

7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Hydration Stations

7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Registration

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Headshot Cafe

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
LinkedIn Profile Consultations

12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Member Engagement Suite

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Press Room (Credentialed Media Only)

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
SPECIAL SESSION: Market Outlook

Don’t miss our latest forecast on the various forces impacting our industry. MBA’s Chief Economist and his team provide perspective on the state of the economy, mortgage and housing markets, and company performance, and shed light on what we can expect for 2026 and beyond.

  • Mike Fratantoni, Ph.D.
  • Joel Kan
  • Marina Walsh, CMB
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: MBA Opening Ceremony: Installation of 2026 Officers, CMB & Future Leaders Graduations & Awards

The Opening Ceremony honors leadership in the industry with the installation of MBA’s 2026 officers, the graduation ceremony for this year’s Certified Mortgage Banker (CMB) and Future Leaders classes, and several prestigious awards for industry leadership.

  • Laura Escobar
  • Mark Jones
  • Christine Chandler
  • Owen Lee
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Annnual26 Book Shop

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Hot Spot in THE HUB EXPO

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Welcome Party in THE HUB EXPO

Monday, October 20, 2025

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Registration

7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Hydration Stations

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Cafe

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LinkedIn Profile Consultations

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Member Engagement Suite

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Press Room (Credentialed Media Only)

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
OPENING GENERAL SESSION:

Join us for a dynamic featured speaker to set the tone for the convention. The session begins with opening remarks on the state of the industry from MBA leaders and the awarding of the Lowrie-Woodward Distinguished Service Award. Sponsored by Freedom Mortgage Corporation.

  • Robert D. Broeksmit, CMB
  • Laura Escobar
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Annnual26 Book Shop

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Hot Spot in THE HUB EXPO

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THE HUB EXPO is Open

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Coffee Spot in THE HUB EXPO

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Refreshment Spot in THE HUB EXPO

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Snack Station in THE HUB EXPO

10:30 AM – 11:45 AM
GENERAL SESSION: Hear from Housing Leaders

During this session, hear from top leaders of the institutions that are foundational to our economy and housing ecosystem.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION: GSE Update

Get an update on the roles of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in today’s housing market.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Sports Talk on THE HUB STAGE

Hear from a sports icon.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
INNOVATION AND TECH TRACK:

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND OPERATIONS TRACK:

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
POLICY PRIORITIES TRACK:

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Snack Station in THE HUB EXPO

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
INNOVATION AND TECH TRACK:

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND OPERATIONS TRACK:

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
POLICY PRIORITIES TRACK:

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Hydration Stations

7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Registration

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Cafe

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
LinkedIn Profile Consultations

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Member Engagement Suite

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Press Room (Credentialed Media Only)

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Continental Breakfast

8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
GENERAL SESSION: mPower Session (Closed to Media)

  • Marcia M. Davies
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Annnual26 Book Shop

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Coffee Spot in THE HUB EXPO

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Hot Spot in THE HUB EXPO

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
THE HUB EXPO is Open

9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
The Refreshment Spot in THE HUB EXPO

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
The Snack Station in THE HUB EXPO

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
GENERAL SESSION

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Innovation in Real Estate Finance

A special guest speaker addresses how innovation and tech are shaping today’s mortgage market.
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
INNOVATION AND TECH TRACK:

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND OPERATIONS TRACK:

1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
POLICY PRIORITIES TRACK:

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
The Snack Station in THE HUB EXPO

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
INNOVATION AND TECH TRACK:

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND OPERATIONS TRACK:

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
POLICY PRIORITIES TRACK

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Concert MBA (Doors open at 5:30 PM, Convention Badge Required)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Registration

8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast Buffet

8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
CLOSING SESSION AND TECH TRACK

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 Fontainebleau Las Vegas. 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.

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