The only banker centric distressed conference
The place where bank loan buyers & sellers meet, opportunities open, and deals close.
Showcase your brand at our 2026 event!
Become a sponsor at the premier real estate conference for distressed and special assets, the forum of boundless business opportunity.
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senior decision-makers
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banks, distressed buyers, and private equity players
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expert speakers
Your 360° guide to optimizing distressed assets together
Connect with the industry's best
Your chance to connect with top specialized players including:
- Bank special assets and credit professionals
- Private equity funds
- Lawyers
- Turnaround firms
- Receivers
- Auction groups
- Loan sales advisors
- Service providers
- And more!
Follow expert leads and topics
Gain insights on recent distressed bank industry trends, emerging opportunities for deal-making, and strategic approaches from leading local Midwest banks, national banks, and service provider partners.
What’s new this year:
- A sharp keynote and strategic outlook — Get an up‑to‑the‑minute macroeconomic briefing covering special assets, the political environment, and CRE market pressures. Expect clear, actionable insight tailored to today’s banking landscape.
- New loan buying and selling strategies — Explore new best practices for managing distressed properties, optimizing deal flow, and improving collaboration between bankers and loan buyers.
- Deep asset‑class intelligence — Gain perspective on distressed strategies across office, retail, multifamily, hotels, and more. Hear directly from experts who can help shape your next successful move.
Build connections and community
We know how important those meaningful connections are. That’s why our networking opportunities are designed to help grow your network.
Closed-door discussions, interactive Q&A with speakers, asset class specific roundtables, and a range of dedicated networking events are available as chance to learn and collaborate with fellow delegates.
With an AI-driven matchmaking app designed to fit your needs, you won’t have to worry about missing a meeting. It's never been easier to strike up a conversation with the people that will take your business to the next level.
Gain critical insights
Hear straight from leading bankers as they break down loan deal structures, industry trends, emerging opportunities, and strategic approaches. In 2025, 50+ panelists took to the stage including:
- Jane Shifrin, Senior Vice President, Special Assets Officer, Busey Bank
- Paige Runyard, Senior Credit & Portfolio Manager – Accounts Receivable Financing, First Business Bank
- Joseph Bachkosy, Head of Investment Management – Special Situations, Rialto Capital Management
- Carey Ryan, Managed Assets Division, Wintrust Financial Corporation
- Robert Records, Director, Special Servicing, SitusAMC
- Terry O’Grady, Senior Vice President, Huntington
- Jenna Unell, Senior Managing Director – Special Servicing, Greystone Servicing Company
- Justin Barr, SVP, Regional Credit Executive & Special Assets Director, Carter Bank
Get exposure. Get results.
Boost your brand’s visibility and connect with key decision-makers in front of the people that matter.
Tailored packages to meet your business goals so that your company is at the front of your clients' minds.
Reach out to Philip Huntsman at sponsorIMN@informa.com.
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