NOVEMBER 15-16, 2021
Hilton Crystal City,
Washington, DC
9:00AM – 12:00PM
Exhibition Set-up (In Exhibit Hall)
12:00PM
Registration, Refreshments and Networking (in Exhibit Hall)
12:45PM
Welcome to Alexandria: Introductions
Speaker:
Don Buford, Founder & CEO,
iiBIG LLC – New York
12:50PM
Opening Panel: State of the Education Finance and Student Lending Industry in 2021
- How will new court cases and regulatory changes affect YOU?
- Will New Student Loan Forgiveness Policies be Revolutionary or Realistic in 2021?
- Are new private/for-profit players entering this market? Why or why not?
- How are States coordinating with the Federal Government regarding Student Financial Aid Policies?
Moderator:
- Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Former Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Federal Student Aid, United States Department of Education – Macon, GA
Panelists:
- James Bergeron, President, National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) – Washington, DC
- Mark Brown, Executive Director, Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) – Washington, DC
- Scott W. Kemp, Student Loan Advocate, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia – Richmond, VA
12:50PM
PM Networking Break
2:20PM
Valuation and Securitization Trends
- How’s the Secondary Market for Student Loans Looking in 2021 and beyond?
Moderator:
- Grant Carwile, Managing Director, SL Capital Strategies – Cincinnati, OH
Panelists:
- Akshay Dave, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, EJF Capital LLC – Arlington, VA
- Sharon Gold, Head of Capital Markets, College Ave Student Loans – Wilmington, DE
- Ian Rasmussen, Senior Director, ABS, Fitch Ratings – New York, NY
Marketplace & Private Lenders Roundtable:
Facilitating Customer Acquisition, Origination and Underwriting of Private Student Loans.
- What is the status of online Marketplace Lending, and partnerships and JVs with Traditional Lenders?
- How economic shifts might impact the financing of education loans? If interest rates rise what might the impact be? Or, if inflation continues to affect consumer spending how might that affect cost of education?
Moderator:
- Lance Teinert, CEO, CURevl LLC – Galveston, TX
Panelists:
- Austin Elsey, Chief Credit Officer, FMS Bank – Greeley, CO
- Jeff Fritz, Head of Business Development, Anovaa – Malvern, PA
- Rich Haines, CEO, OneLogos – Austin, TX
- Tess Michaels, CEO, Stride Funding – Boston, MA
4:10PM
Loan Servicing Dynamics: Expanding Servicing Options for Federal & Private Student Loans
- What are the latest developments in the servicing of student loans?
- How will student loan collections be affected in the Biden era?
Moderator:
- Scott Buchanan, Executive Director, Student Loan Servicing Alliance – Washington, DC
Panelists:
- Aaron Smith, Co-Founder, Savi – Washington, DC
- William (Will) Shaffner, Director, Business Development & Government Relations, Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) – Chesterfield, MO
- Aisha Smith, Director, Nelnet – Washington, DC
5:00PM
Evening Networking Reception
DAY TWO: NOVEMBER 16, 2021
9:30AM
Day Two Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking (In Exhibition area)
10:30AM
Should Securitization of Student Loans be Limited to Depository Institutions?
If so, Why? ~ If Not, Why Not?
Presenter:
Henry Howard, President & CEO,
US. Education Finance Group – Miami, FL
11:30AM
Luncheon for Conference Participants
Higher Education Regulatory Roundtable:
Legal/Regulatory Outlook for Student Loans at the State & Federal Level in 2021 and beyond.
- What is the Likelihood of new Regulations regarding Student Loan Forgiveness Policies and Other Related Issues?
Moderator:
- Kelly Lipinski, Member, McGlinchey Stafford – Cleveland, OH
Panelists:
- Ozzy Akay, Associate Director, Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets, Guidehouse – Washington, DC
- Dr. A. Wayne Johnson, Former Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, Federal Student Aid, United States Department of Education – Macon, GA
- Scott W. Kemp, Student Loan Advocate, State Council of Higher Education for Virginia – Richmond, VA
- Charles Pruett, Assistant Dean, Student Financial Aid, Georgetown Law Center – Washington, DC
2:00PM
Innovations in Student Loan Repayment Plans
- From Income-based repayment products, to Employer Re-payment Plans, how are private lenders addressing the ever-increasing burden of Student Loan Debt?
- What is the status of pending legislation in Congress to make these plans tax-exempt?
Moderator:
- Brad Rustin, Partner & Chair, Financial Regulatory Team, Nelson Mullins LLP – Greenville, SC
Panelists:
- Tonio DeSorrento, CEO, Vemo Education – Arlington, VA
- Bobby Matson, CEO, Payitoff – New York, NY
- Dubravka Ritter, Senior Industry Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
3:00PM
Conference Concludes
An iiBIG Thanks to our Executive Faculties, Attendees & Sponsors for over 12 years of Thought Leadership in the Education Finance & Student Loan Sectors
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