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Bank Special Assets East
March 12-13, 2026
JW Marriott Miami TurnberryAventura, FL
March 12-13, 2026|JW Marriott Miami Turnberry, Aventura, FL

Where banks and buyers close deals

Network with the industry's elite to unlock hidden value, covering distressed assets, CRE, C&I, ag lending, SBA loans, equipment and much more.

Bank of America, TD Bank, and Trimont are all attending.

Don't miss your chance to network with the top players in the banking industry. Lowest ticket rates now available!

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Understand and optimize distressed assets together

Bank Special Assets East

Buyers meet sellers. Sellers meet buyers.

We connect you with who you want to meet!

Join forces with familiar faces and meet new contacts through hours of networking sessions. Engage with banks looking to sell distressed assets and buyers ready to purchase them.

Networking at Real Estate Conference for Distressed Forum for Bank Special Assets

Who attends?

70+ local Florida banks were in attendance in 2025. Join us this year for the opportunity to connect with 300+ senior-decision makers in the following fields:

  • Special assets
  • SBA
  • Credit
  • Loan review
  • Risk management
  • Special servicers
Speaker at the Distressed Forum for Bank Special Assets East

Expert panelists confirmed

In 2025, 40+ industry leaders panel speakers took to the stage. Check out the expert list confirmed so far for 2026:

  • Rebel Cole, Professor of Finance, Florida Atlantic University
  • Angela Morisco, SVP, Special Assets Department, Valley National Bank
  • James Fogarty, Head of US, Real Estate, Macquarie Asset Management
  • Chris Swieca, Senior Vice President, Wintrust Financial
  • Caroline Gann, Special Assets Officer, Live Oak Bank
  • Brian Bailey, Senior Managing Director, Head of Research, Trimont


Bank Special Assets East

Banking intelligence redefined: Exploring the path forward

New featured sessions you won’t want to miss:

  • CRE Distressed Presentation: Delay and Pray – When Will It End?
    Rebel Cole, Professor of Finance at Florida Atlantic University, will discuss the $3 trillion commercial real estate loan crisis and its 2026 impact.

  • Economic and Financial Market Conditions Update
    José Torres, Senior Economist at Interactive Brokers, will provide insights on economic market conditions, real estate, manufacturing, banking sectors, and modern prediction exchanges.


Andre Cuadrado

CEO

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We built our business on the IMN conferences and come to all IMN special asset events. The networking is amazing, plus the panels. This is how you build relationships and business.

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Bank Special Assets East

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