All Upcoming SFNet National Events

  • SFNet Event SFNet's Reimagined: AI & Automation in Secured Finance
    June 2, 2026
    New York, NY
    Discover how to drive operational efficiency, enhance portfolio performance, and future-proof your business at SFNet's NEW Technology & AI conference. This one-day, high-impact event is designed for lenders, fintech innovators, and technology leaders seeking tangible strategies to modernize asset-based lending and factoring operations.
  • 2026 Summer Intro to Asset-Based Lending for College Interns
    June 8 to 9, 2026
    Online, 1:00-3:30 pm ET each day
    SOLD OUT - the next session is June 22-23. Build industry-ready interns and stronger talent pipelines through practical, real-world training in asset-based lending, equipping participants with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to contribute from day one.
  • 2026 Summer ABL Portfolio Management Level 2
    June 9 to 10, 2026
    Online, 10:00 am-1:00 pm ET each day
    Our ABL Portfolio Management Level 2 curriculum is designed to take participants of our Level 1 curriculum deeper into the documentation that supports the underlying credits they may be managing.
  • 2026 Summer ABL Underwriting Level 2
    June 9 to 11, 2026
    Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Advance your skills through a hands-on case study experience Who Should Attend: This program is designed for professionals with 3+ years of experience in underwriting, portfolio management, or risk management in secured lending. Participants should have completed Underwriting Level 1 or possess a strong foundation in credit and underwriting principles.
  • SFNet Event SFNet's Women in Secured Finance Conference 2026
    June 10 to 11, 2026
    New York, NY
    Join us for a conference that celebrates the achievements and leadership of women in the secured finance industry while offering new tools to drive your career and organization forward.
  • SFNet Gala Icon SFNet's 40 Under 40 Awards Gala 2026
    June 11, 2026
    New York, NY
    Our 40U40 Awards Gala will return to the iconic Plaza Hotel on June 11, 2026. Join us as we celebrate the best and brightest in the secured finance industry with cocktails, dining, good company, and a festive recognition ceremony.
  • 2026 Summer Intro to Asset-Based Lending for College Interns
    June 22 to 23, 2026
    Online, 1:00-3:30 pm ET each day
    Build industry-ready interns and stronger talent pipelines through practical, real-world training in asset-based lending, equipping participants with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to contribute from day one.
  • 2026 Summer Workouts & Bankruptcy
    July 7 to 8, 2026
    In-person, 9:00 am-12:00 pm CST each day, Chicago, Illinois
    Our Workouts and Bankruptcy curriculum provides participants strategies and protocols for managing distressed borrower relationships including those that seek protection under bankruptcy.
  • 2026 Summer Introduction to Factoring
    July 16 to 17, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    If you are just starting out in factoring or are interested in better understanding factoring as a financing alternative, this course will provide you with a strong overall foundation to support your training goals.
  • 2026 Summer Factoring Documentation
    August 19 to 20, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Factoring Documentation takes an immersive look at a typical recourse factoring agreement and the ancillary documents, providing participants with the opportunity to become fluent in the contractual aspects of a recourse factoring relationship.
  • 2026 Fall Factoring Underwriting
    September 16 to 17, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    This factoring underwriting course helps participants establish stronger eligibility parameters on prospective deals by managing and mitigating known and perceived risks more effectively.
  • 2026 Fall Introduction to Asset-Based Lending
    September 22 to 23, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Our Introduction to Asset Based Lending course provides participants a broad overview of the ABL industry, touching all key fundamental aspects of all roles responsible for sourcing, underwriting and managing a profitable loan.
  • 2026 Fall Leadership: Critical Leadership Strategies
    October 6, 2026
    Online, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
    By the end of the session, participants will identify key takeaways and methods to measure their progress in applying leadership techniques.
  • 2026 Fall Introduction to Secured Finance *CLE
    October 7 to 8, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Introduction to Secured Finance (6 CLE credits) is designed for legal professionals and service providers working with lenders, borrowers, and finance providers engaged with asset-based lending and factoring transactions.
  • 2026 Fall Factoring Portfolio Management
    October 14 to 15, 2026
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Factoring Portfolio Management is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of managing factoring relationships.
  • SFNet Event SFNet's 82nd Annual Convention
    November 10 to 11, 2026
    Chicago, IL
    Mark your calendar and plan to join us at the premier gathering of secured finance professionals, SFNet's 82nd Annual Convention, November 10-11, 2026 in Chicago.
  • 2027 Winter Introduction to Secured Finance *CLE
    February 3 to 4, 2027
    Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Introduction to Secured Finance (6 CLE credits) is designed for legal professionals and service providers working with lenders, borrowers, and finance providers engaged with asset-based lending and factoring transactions.
  • 2027 Winter Leadership: How to Be the Trusted Advisor
    February 4, 2027
    Online, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
    Learn what it takes to become a trusted advisor by understanding the key traits of trust, the behaviors that build (and break) it, and practical tools you can apply right away.
  • 2027 Winter ABL Underwriting Level 1
    February 16 to 17, 2027
    Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    If you're new to commercial lending or private equity, this course gives you the real-world frameworks and industry best practices to start making confident decisions from day one.
  • 2027 Winter ABL Underwriting Level 2
    March 15 to 17, 2027
    Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each day
    Advance your skills through a hands-on case study experience Who Should Attend: This program is designed for professionals with 3+ years of experience in underwriting, portfolio management, or risk management in secured lending. Participants should have completed Underwriting Level 1 or possess a strong foundation in credit and underwriting principles.

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