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
The prime opportunity to follow business leads. Expect professionals to be well versed in a wide variety of subjects, including:
- Distressed assets
- Special assets
- CMBS
- Special servicing
- SBA loans/loan sales
- Defaults, litigation,
- Receiverships & bankruptcy
- Hotels, office, retail, more!
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, the return of the workout group sessions, and a range of dedicated networking events.
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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