SFNet Event List
All Upcoming SFNet National Events
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2026 Spring ABL Portfolio Management Level 1
April 7 to 8, 2026Online, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET each dayABL Portfolio Management Level 1 is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of collateral and relationship management.
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Growth by Design: Strategic Planning for Business Development
April 14, 2026Atlanta, Georgia, 1:30-4:30 pm ETOpen to Emerging Leaders' Summit 2026 attendees. Participants will identify target industries, define their ideal client and referral ecosystem, clarify competitive positioning, and develop a clear, actionable roadmap to elevate performance from good to great.
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SFNet's Emerging Leaders Summit 2026
April 14 to 15, 2026Atlanta, GAGet ready for another inspiring year of the Emerging Leaders Summit, where the next generation of secured finance professionals comes together to learn, connect, and grow. -
SFNet's Independent Finance Roundtable 2026
April 15 to 16, 2026Atlanta, GAThe premier gathering for entrepreneurial finance executives returns in 2026, creating a forum dedicated to senior executives from non-bank, lender SFNet member companies. -
2026 Spring Leadership: Overcoming Objections and Pushback
April 21, 2026Online, 12:30-4:30 pm ET each dayAt the end of the session, participants will identify takeaways and ways to measure progress in applying the techniques.
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2026 Spring Field Exam Level 2
May 5 to 6, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayField Exam Level 2 is a 3-day immersion into the human nature of financial abuse and fraud and finishes with two interesting case studies for the participants to discuss.
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2026 Spring ABL Underwriting Level 1
May 12 to 13, 2026OnlineWhether considering a career in Underwriting or seeking to expand your knowledge in collateral and risk management, ABL Underwriting Level 1 is an excellent curriculum to strengthen one’s skillset.
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SFNet's International Lending Conference 2026
May 19 to 20, 2026London, UKJoin us at SFNet's International Lending Conference, a dynamic conference of global lenders, innovators, and dealmakers in the heart of London. -
2026 Summer Introduction to Factoring
May 20 to 21, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayIf 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.
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SFNet's Reimagined: AI & Automation in Secured Finance
June 2, 2026New York, NYDiscover 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 ABL Underwriting Level 2
June 9 to 11, 2026Online, 3:00-5:00 pm ET each dayAdvance 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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2026 Summer ABL Portfolio Management Level 2
June 9 to 10, 2026Online, 10:00 am-1:00 pm ET each dayOur 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.
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SFNet's Women in Secured Finance Conference 2026
June 10 to 11, 2026New York, NYMark your calendar and plan to attend this dynamic conference celebrating the achievements and leadership of women in the secured finance industry. -
SFNet's 40 Under 40 Awards Gala 2026
June 11, 2026New York, NYOur 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 Factoring Documentation
June 17 to 18, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayFactoring Documentation is recommended for more tenured industry members who seek to better understand the typical contractual expectations and requirements for both the factor and the seller/client.
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2026 Summer Factoring Underwriting
July 15 to 16, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayWhether considering a career in Underwriting or seeking to expand your knowledge in collateral and risk management, Factoring Underwriting is an excellent curriculum to strengthen one’s skillset.
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2026 Summer Workouts & Bankruptcy
July 21 to 22, 2026OnlineOur Workouts and Bankruptcy curriculum provides participants strategies and protocols for managing distressed borrower relationships including those that seek protection under bankruptcy.
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2026 Summer Factoring Portfolio Management
August 19 to 20, 2026Online, 2:00-5:00 pm ET each dayFactoring Portfolio Management is open to participants of all experiences who are interested in understanding the fundamentals of managing factoring relationships.
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2026 Fall Introduction to Asset-Based Lending
September 22 to 23, 2026OnlineOur 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.
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2026 Fall Introduction to Secured Finance *CLE
October 7 to 8, 2026SFNet’s Introduction to Secured Finance 2025 is a practical course designed for legal professionals advising clients in Asset-Based Lending (ABL) and Factoring transactions. It provides the foundational knowledge and legal tools needed to navigate, structure, and protect client interests in these essential working capital solutions. Key topics include UCC perfection, documentation, collateral monitoring, and risk mitigation.
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