Special Events at THE HUB, THE MEETING SPOT and THE INNOVATION STAGE
After a virtual 2020, we look forward to in-person learning, networking and more at MBA Annual21. More than 3,500 industry professionals plan to attend this event, with more than 130 firms displaying their products and services in the exhibition hall.
Make time for some special events at THE HUB, THE MEETING SPOT and THE INNOVATION STAGE.
Sunday, Oct. 17
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Headshot Café in THE HUB
Stop by our professional photographer for a new headshot, complete with makeup touchup. You’ll receive the image file to update your social media presence. No additional fee.
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Opening Reception in THE HUB: Happy Together!
Monday, Oct. 18
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
COFFEE SPOT in THE HUB
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Headshot Café in THE HUB
Stop by our professional photographer for a new headshot, complete with makeup touchup. You’ll receive the image file to update your social media presence. No additional fee.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Visit the INNOVATION STAGE for 30-minute Spotlight Sessions on industry hot topics and a Product Showcase featuring live demos of the latest products and services.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THE HUB is Open
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
THE MEETING SPOT: MBA BOOK STORE
Visit the Barnes & Noble staffed MBA Book Store for a selection of industry-related publications and book signings from best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell and Brad Meltzer.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
INNOVATION STAGE: Spotlight Session: The Future of Remote Work for MLOs
Speakers:
Michael Stidham, Director, Regulatory Affairs, Rocket Mortgage, LLC
Bob Niemi, CMB, Senior Advisor, Bradley Arant Boult Cummings, LLP
When MLOs were sent home to work during the pandemic, new operational models quickly emerged regarding remote work. MBA believes there’s an opportunity now for state policy makers and the IMBs they supervise to review and reconsider the future of state licensing and apply lessons learned, particularly as it relates to branch licensing and commutable distance. Hear the latest guidance, newest thinking and what it means for your organization.
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Refreshment Break in THE HUB
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The MEETING SPOT: Book Signing with Brad Meltzer
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch in THE HUB
12:45 PM – 1:15 PM
INNOVATION STAGE: Spotlight Session: Remote Online Notarization
Speakers:
Nicole Booth, Executive Vice President, Public Affairs, Notarize
Amy Brandt, First American
Kobie Pruitt AMP, Associate Director, State Government Affairs, Mortgage Bankers Association
Experts will discuss the latest in the campaign to get all 50 states to adopt laws and regulations that will enable the use of remote online notarization (RON) for real estate financial transactions in a manner consistent with the national consensus for RON implementation. Join the conversation to discuss recent progress, remaining obstacles to full adoption, and efforts to get a federal RON bill signed into law.
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM
THE MEETING SPOT: Market Outlook Q&A
Speakers:
Michael Fratantoni, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of Research and Industry Technology, Mortgage Bankers Association
Joel Kan, Associate Vice President of Economic and Industry Forecasting, Mortgage Bankers Association
Marina Walsh, CMB, Vice President, Industry Analysis, Mortgage Bankers Association
MBA’s research and analytics team answers your questions about their data and forecasts presented on Monday.
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
INNOVATION STAGE: Tech Showcase for Top Decision Makers
Speaker:
Julian Hebron, Founder & CEO, The Basis Point
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Refreshment Break in THE HUB
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
INNOVATION STAGE: Pandemic Innovation
Speakers:
Seth Appleton, President of MISMO, Mortgage Bankers Association
Teri Pansing, Vice President, Corporate Closing, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation
Gulshan Garg, CMB, SVP, Digital Strategy and Transformation, Mr. Cooper
Timothy Mayopoulos, President, Blend
Shelley Leonard, EVP, Chief Product and Digital Officer, Black Knight
Joe Tyrrell, President, ICE Mortgage Technology
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception in THE HUB
Tuesday, Oct. 19
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
COFFEE SPOT in THE HUB
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Headshot Café in THE HUB
Stop by our professional photographer for a new headshot, complete with makeup touchup. You’ll receive the image file to update your social media presence. No additional fee.
9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
INNOVATION STAGE is LIVE with Spotlight Sessions and Live Demos
Visit the INNOVATION STAGE for 30-minute Spotlight Sessions on industry hot topics and a Product Showcase featuring live demos of the latest products and services.
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
THE MEETING SPOT: LinkedIn Profile Consultations
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
THE MEETING SPOT: MBA BOOK STORE
Visit the Barnes & Noble-staffed MBA Book Store for a selection of industry-related publications and book signings from best-selling authors Malcolm Gladwell and Brad Meltzer
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
INNOVATION STAGE: Live Demos
Speaker
Julian Hebron, Founder & CEO, The Basis Point
Grab coffee and head over to THE INNOVATION STAGE to check out fast-paced demos with real-time analysis from the Basis Point’s Julian Hebron.
-Azimuth GRC: Validator – Servicing/RegTech
-ClearCapital: ClearCollateral Review – Valuation
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM
Refreshment Break in THE HUB
9:45 AM – 10:45 AM
THE MEETING SPOT: Book Signing with Malcolm Gladwell
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
INNOVATION STAGE: Live Demos
Grab lunch and head to THE INNOVATION STAGE to check out fast-paced demos with real-time analysis from the Basis Point’s Julian Hebron.
-Tavant: FinDecision – LOS/POS/Build-Your-Own
-HouseCanary: ComeHome – Valuation/Marketing
-Black Knight: SureFire CRM- Marketing
-SimpleNexus: Nexus Pay- POS
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch in THE HUB
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
INNOVATION STAGE: Establishing a Culture of Innovation
Speakers:
Eddy Perez, CMB, Co-Founder and CEO, EPM
Felipe Millon, Senior Manager, Housing Finance Business, Amazon Web Services
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM
THE MEETING SPOT: Book Signing with Mel Robbins
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
INNOVATION STAGE INNOVATION & TECH TRACK: Real-life Cybersecurity
Speakers:
Chase Cunningham, Chief Strategy Officer, Ericom Software
John-Thomas Gaietto, MBA Conference Speakers
Mortgage executives often wonder how hackers hack and if their company is at risk. Join this session for a real-life demonstration provided by leading cybersecurity experts, who will show us how hackers exploit our vulnerabilities and what you can do right now to best protect your organization.
Click here for the full MBA Annual21 convention schedule.
