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Bank Special Assets East
February 2-3, 2027
JW Marriott Marquis MiamiMiami, FL
February 2-3, 2027|JW Marriott Marquis Miami, Miami, FL

Where banks and investors transact

Connect with banks and credit unions to source special asset opportunities in loan portfolios covering CRE, C&I, agriculture, equipment, auto, SBA and much more.

The speaker list is growing!

Gain executive insights from PNC Bank, Compass, Axos Bank, and more. New speakers added weekly.

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Understand and optimize distressed assets together

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

Who attends?

50+ banks were in attendance in 2026. Join us next year for the opportunity to connect with 200+ 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 guaranteed

Special assets experts are here to drive strategy grounded in deep credit and recovery insight. This year's speakers include

  • Joe Arie, President, Commercial & SBA Lending Division, Bank of Edison
  • Jose Torres, Head of Economics, Interactive Brokers
  • Nathan Shepard, VP / SBA Business Development Officer, Waterfall Bank
  • Tom Constantine, EVP & Chief Credit Officer, Axos Bank
  • Seth Denison, Managing Director, OptimumBank
  • David Harrison, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Special Servicing, PNC Bank


Bank Special Assets East

Banking intelligence redefined: Exploring the path forward

A prime opportunity to connect with business leads versed in distressed assets, CMBS, SBA/C&I lending, Florida market intel, litigation, and receiverships/bankruptcy across all asset classes.

Featured sessions for 2027 include:

  • Florida distressed CRE: current environment & propositions for 2027
    This presentation ties together distressed investors, lenders, servicers, insurance experts, and brokers exploring the Florida market crisis and opportunities.

  • The insurance crisis and uninsurable distressed properties
    This session will explore the escalating insurance crisis for distressed properties, covering valuation strategies, Florida's skyrocketing rates, solutions for natural disaster coverage, the link between loan defaults and insurance, risk assessment challenges, and emerging trends in the insurance market.


Bank Special Assets East

Buyers meet sellers. Sellers meet buyers.

We connect you with exactly who you need to meet.

Reconnect with familiar faces and build new relationships through dedicated hours of focused networking. Engage directly with banks looking to sell distressed assets and buyers ready to move on them - no wasted conversations, just the right people at the right time.

With structured matchmaking sessions built around your goals, striking up the deal-making conversation has never been easier. This is where your next transaction starts.

Andre Cuadrado

CEO

Xchange.loans

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.

Reach decision-makers. Generate results.

Connect directly with distressed asset professionals through targeted sponsorship opportunities.

Choose from customized packages designed to build brand awareness, generate qualified leads, and establish thought leadership in the industry.

Reach out to Philip Huntsman at sponsorIMN@informa.com.

Bank Special Assets East

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