SFNet’s Women in Secured Finance Conference 2026 is your opportunity to invest in your career, expand your network, and gain unfiltered insight into where the market is heading. Taking place June 10–11, 2026, the event kicks off with a reception held at Paul Hastings LLP. The next day, attendees will meet at Convene, 237 Park Ave. in New York City. This two‑day event brings together industry leaders and emerging talent to celebrate women’s leadership and tackle the most pressing issues in secured finance today.

The opening reception offers a relaxed setting to reconnect with colleagues, meet new contacts, and set the stage for the next day’s robust discussions. On Thursday, June 11, the conference moves to Convene for a full day of programming, starting with registration and breakfast, followed by sessions designed to deliver both market intelligence and career‑advancing insight.

Guelay Mese, managing director and head of Asset Based Lending, BNP Paribas, who is chair of SFNet’s Women in Secured Finance Committee, said, “From the opening reception to the closing session, you’ll be surrounded by peers and senior leaders who are generous with their insight and serious about moving our industry forward together. Inspiring speakers and expert panelists will offer their unfiltered views and candid insights on topics ranging from leadership and building lasting legacies to current market dynamics, navigating an evolving distressed debt landscape, and shaping a dynamic career.”

A highlight of the morning is the “Fireside chat with Cheryl McKissack Daniel,” sponsored by Bank of America. Cheryl McKissack Daniel is the Chair of the Board of McKissack & McKissack, the oldest minority‑ and woman‑owned design and construction firm in the United States, and Chair of the New York Building Congress. Her story of leading a legacy firm while driving growth and inclusion in a complex industry will resonate with anyone navigating leadership, client demands, and change. Attendees will receive copies of Cheryl’s book.

For those seeking a read on the market, “Markets in Motion: Capital, Credit & Competition in 2026” will provide candid commentary on what’s really happening in the deal environment. This panel will explore capital flows, evolving credit conditions, and competitive pressures as the industry looks ahead, with panelists offering direct views on deal activity, private credit competition, and emerging risks. Nicole Becker, director, Capital Markets, Citigroup, will moderate a powerhouse group including Cheryl Carner, senior managing director, Siena Lending Group; Janet Jarret, senior advisor, Gordon Brothers; Lauren Murphy, managing director, Originations, Wells Fargo Capital Finance; and Kate Paul, director, Asset Based Lending, BMO Bank N.A.

Career inflection points take center stage in “Pivoting with Purpose: Redefining Career Paths, Success, and Mindset,” sponsored by BNP Paribas. This candid session brings together professionals who have made significant transitions—across institutions, roles, and even sectors—and asks them to unpack what prompted those moves and what they learned. Moderated by Elizabeth van Schilfgaarde, managing partner, NautaDutilh New York P.C., the panel features Kennedy Capin, managing partner, CoreVision Strategies, LLC; Angela M. Fiorentino, CEO, president, and general counsel, AmeriFactors Financial Group LLC; Laurence Guguen, managing director, head of Global Trade Solutions Structuring & Portfolio, BNP Paribas; and Jennifer Palmer, founder and CEO, JPalmer Collective. Expect an honest, tactical conversation about embracing change, navigating barriers, negotiating your value, and shaping a career that evolves with your ambitions.

The agenda also includes a distressed‑focused session examining innovative—and often controversial—creditor tactics such as asset shuffles, drop‑down transactions, and debt‑for‑equity swaps used to gain control of the fulcrum security. Moderated by Nneoma Maduike, partner, Holland & Knight LLP, with panelists Rachel Murray, managing director, Moelis & Company, Marija Pecar, partner, Paul Hastings LLP, and Michele Riccobono, managing director, Wells Fargo Capital Finance, this discussion will offer practical takeaways on navigating today’s surge in distressed activity.

If you’re ready to deepen your expertise, expand your influence, and connect with peers who are equally committed to moving the industry forward, SFNet’s Women in Secured Finance Conference 2026 belongs on your calendar.