NOVEMBER 15-16, 2021
Hilton Crystal City,
Washington, DC
7:00AM
Exhibition Set-up (In Exhibit Hall)
11:00AM
Registration, Refreshments and Networking (in Exhibit Hall)
12:00PM
Welcome to Washington DC: Introductions
Speaker:
Don Buford, Founder & CEO,
iiBIG LLC – New York
12:05PM
KEYNOTE DISCUSSION: TBA
12:50PM
Opening Panel: State of the Education Finance and Student Lending Industry in 2020
- How will new court cases and regulatory changes affect YOU?
- Will New Student Loan Forgiveness Policies be Revolutionary or Realistic in 2020?
- 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?
Panelists:
- James Bergeron, President, National Council of Higher Education Resources (NCHER) – Washington, DC
- Others TBA
12:50PM
PM Networking Break
Valuation and Securitization Trends
- How’s the Secondary Market for Student Loans Looking in 2020 and beyond?
Panelists:
- Grant Carwile, Managing Director, SL Capital Strategies – Cincinnati, OH
- Ian Rasmussen, Lead ABA Analyst, Fitch Ratings – New York, NY
- Jonathan Riber, SVP, DBRS Morningstar – New York, NY
3:15PM
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?
- What does the Private Student Loan landscape look like over the next 12 months, and beyond?
- Sharon Gold, Head of Capital Markets, College Ave Student Loans – Wilmington, DE
- Robert Humann, GM, Student & Personal Loans, Credible Labs – San Francisco, CA
- Jon Wollman, Chief Product Officer, CURevl LLC – Richardson, TX
4:10PM
Loan Servicing Dynamics: Expanding Servicing Options for Federal Student Loans
- What are the latest developments in the servicing of student loans?
- How is the DOE’s ‘NextGen Financial Services Environment’ initiative affecting Student Loan Servicing?
Panelists:
- Igor Beylin, Founder, RPA Bridge LLC – Charlotte, NC
- William (Will) Shaffner, Director, Business Development & Government Relations, Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) – Chesterfield, MO
- Others TBA
5:00PM
Evening Networking Reception
DAY TWO: NOVEMBER 16, 2021
9:00AM
Day Two Registration, Continental Breakfast and Networking (In Exhibition area)
10:00AM
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
Higher Education Regulatory Roundtable:
Legal/Regulatory Outlook for Student Loans at the State & Federal Level in 2020 and beyond.
- What is the Likelihood of new Regulations regarding Student Loan Forgiveness Policies and Other Related Issues?
- Arthur Rotatori, Member, McGlinchey Stafford – Cleveland, OH
Panelists:
- Kathryn (Kate) Rock, Partner, Banking, Insurance & Capital Markets, Guidehouse – Washington, DC
- Others TBA
12:10PM
Luncheon for Conference Participants
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?
- Brad Rustin, Partner & Chair, Financial Regulatory Team, Nelson Mullins LLP – Greenville, SC
Panelists:
- Charles Kelly, Executive Director, Rhode Island Student Loan Authority (RISLA) – Warwick, RI
- Dubravka Ritter, Senior Industry Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia – Philadelphia, PA
- Others TBA
College and University Roundtable: An Update from Higher Education Financial Aid Leaders from For-profit and Non-profit Higher Education Colleges, Universities & Community Colleges.
- How has the job of Financial Aid administrators changed in the last year and what is the outlook for the next two (2) to five (5) years?
Panelists:
- Tess Michaels, CEO, Stride Funding – Boston, MA
- Others TBA
3:30PM
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
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
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