7:30 am – 5:00 pm
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Registration Open
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7:30 – 8:30 am
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 Networking Breakfast
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8:30 – 8:45 am
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Opening Ceremony
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8:45 – 9:30 am
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Keynote Address: Leading Through Massive Change
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| Stanley C. Middleman, founder and CEO of Freedom Mortgage, will share insights on the inevitable changes coming to the real estate transaction. He will describe the principles of good leadership and how to improve collaboration to adapt to these changes.
Stanley C. Middleman, Founder and CEO, Freedom Mortgage Corp. |
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9:30 – 9:45 am
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October Research Awards
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9:45 – 9:55 am
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Make A Child Smile Presentation
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10:00 – 10:50 am
Concurrent
Innovation Track |
The eClosing Roller Coaster
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| Learn more about how and when to execute eClosings as our speakers discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these transactions. Walk away knowing when to go digital and when a traditional transaction is a better option.
Tim Anderson, Executive Vice President of eMortgage Strategy, eVolve Mortgage Services
Bill Burding, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Orange Coast Title, President, American Land Title Association (ALTA) |
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10:00 – 10:50 am
Concurrent
Compliance Track
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Featured Speaker: Brian Montgomery
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| What will the real estate industry be facing when the forbearance protections are lifted? Have the requirements for ensuring fair housing expanded, and what is expected from you to ensure fair housing? Join the former Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and chairman of Gate House Strategies, LLC as he shares his experience and expertise on these national priorities.
Brian Montgomery, Chairman and Founding Partner, Gate House Strategies |
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10:50 – 11:20 am
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Networking Break with Exhibitors
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11:20 – 12:10 pm
Concurrent
Innovation Track |
Emerging Technologies: All Aboard
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| Don’t miss the train on these new and exciting tools available to the industry. Learn more about title decision engines, machine learning and much more.
Bob Hart, Vice President of Business Development, ICE Mortgage Technology
David Townsend, President and CEO, Agents National Title Insurance
Brian Woodbury, Vice President of Enterprise Solutions, Stewart |
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11:20 – 12:10 pm
Concurrent
Compliance Track
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RESPA’s Frequently Asked Questions
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| Get answers to your questions on marketing service agreements, affiliated relationships and everything RESPA from two top attorneys. They will provide insights of the CFPB’s 2020 guidance, new administration priorities and how you can compliantly take advantage of these partnerships.
Brian Levy, Of Counsel, Katten & Temple, LLP
Mitch Kider, Chairman and Managing Partner, Weiner Brodsky and Kider PC |
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12:10 – 1:30 pm
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 Networking Lunch
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1:30 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
Innovation Track |
411 on M&A
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| Join an investment banker and attorney as they dispel myths about the mergers and acquisitions process. Prepare to purchase or sell with these leading experts.
Bobbi Babitz Armstrong, Co-founder and Partner, Britehorn Partners | Britehorn Securities
Aaron Kanter, Chief Legal Officer, Tempo Title
Marx Sterbcow, Managing Attorney, Sterbcow Law Group LLC |
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1:30 – 2:30 pm
Concurrent
Compliance Track
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Responding to Redactions
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| The well-intentioned practice of redacting information on property records is causing difficulties in determining the chain of title. Learn how to respond when you come across these documents.
Alan Fields, Senior Vice President, Director of Underwriting, WFG National Title Insurance Co. |
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2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
Innovation Track |
Lender Panel: Expectations and Innovations
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| Learn how to address common pain points and exceed expectations from a variety of mortgage lenders.
Christopher Kiblin, Area Branch Leader, Movement Mortgage
Tony Nuckolls, Vice President, Business Development, Rocket Mortgage
Lisa Steele, Chief Operating Officer, Mother Lode Holding Company |
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2:40 – 3:30 pm
Concurrent
Compliance Track
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Cybersecurity: Staying Diligent
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| To protect funds from cyberattacks, real estate professionals must stay diligent throughout the transaction. Hear real life examples, find the vulnerabilities, and learn how to address them from a cybersecurity guru and the U.S. Secret Service.
Tom Cronkright, CEO, CertifID
Steven Doughtery, Cyber-enabled financial fraud investigator, United States Secret Service Global Investigative Operations Center |
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3:30 – 4:00 pm
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 Networking Break with Exhibitors
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4:00 – 5:00 pm
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Underwriter Panel: Executive Discussion
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| Hear from the leaders of some of the top underwriters on the industry’s hottest topics.
Jeff Bluhm, Executive Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Steven Day, President, National Agency Operations, The FNF Family of Companies
Tara Smith, Group President, Agency Operations, Stewart
Evan Zanic, Executive Vice President, Division President Agency Division, First American Title Insurance Co. |
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5:15 – 10:00 pm
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 Transportation to/from Networking Reception and Mercato
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5:30 – 8:30 pm
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 Networking Reception at The Pub Naples
Offsite, transportation provided
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*All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change. |
Make A Child Smile Community Outreach Event
Opening Night Reception
Networking Nightcap
Make A Child Smile Community Outreach Event
Opening Night Reception
Networking Nightcap
Networking Breakfast
Networking Lunch
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Transportation to/from Networking Reception and Mercato
Networking Reception at The Pub Naples