AFBA 8th Annual Conference

Schedule

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP | New York, NY

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Come join us at the AFBA 8th Annual Conference for learning, networking, and fun!
About this Event

Welcome to the AFBA 8th Annual Conference!



Join us for insightful discussions, networking opportunities, cocktails, and more. This year’s conference will take place across two premier venues in New York City—Day One at Proskauer Rose LLP and Day Two at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Additionally we'll be kicking the conference off with a welcome cocktail reception on Sunday evening at the favored Castell Rooftop Lounge and a second Cocktail Reception on Monday evening at the Martini Lounge.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow professionals in the industry and gain valuable knowledge. Mark your calendars and get ready.

PANELS ON:

  • Lessons Learned from Texas – bank partnership model, finalized regulations, structuring considerations and more
  • Business Hygeine and Securities Made Interesting - corporate structuring, syndication, and other business considerations
  • Recent Caselaw Update – key decisions, litigation trends, and cases to watch
  • UCC Discussion – latest developments and practical applications
  • Evolving Marketing Trends – FTC perspective on evolving marketing strategies
  • Industry Experts discuss what they are hearing at the state and federal levels – perspectives from leading industry organizations and legislators
  • AI Regulations – regulatory developments, risk management, and implementation strategies
  • Arbitration – trends and strategies for dispute resolution
  • Employment & Immigration Matters – workforce and compliance considerations
  • Annual Regulatory Updates – developments across state and federal regulators

Additional Conference Features:

  • Keynote Speaker: Robert Cook, Esq.
  • Presentation of the Gregory J. Nowak Impact Award
  • Earn CLE Credits

We are still finalizing panelists, but here is the general agenda:

WELCOME RECEPTION – Sunday, June 7
(All registrants welcome)
Join us for an evening of cocktails, appetizers, and networking
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Castell Rooftop Lounge, AC Hotel Times Square
260 W. 40th Street, New York, NY

DAY ONE – Monday, June 8
(All registrants welcome)
Location: Proskauer Rose LLP, Eleven Times Square, NYC

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Registration & Breakfast

9:00 AM – 5:15 PM – Panels

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Networking Reception
Location: The Martini Bar: 6 Times Square

DAY TWO – Tuesday, June 9
(All registrants welcome)
Location: Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM – Breakfast & Networking

9:00 AM – 3:15 PM – Panels

Additional details, including speakers and session breakdowns, will be provided as they are finalized.


Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Sunday Evening Welcome Reception: June 7th

Info: Castell Rooftop Lounge, AC Hotel NYC | 260 W 40th St, NY 10018.

Opening cocktails and networking for all attendees.


🕑: 08:30 AM - 05:15 PM
Conference Day 1 @ Proskaeur Rosen LLP |Eleven Times Square, New York, NY 1003

Info: Breakfast, followed by panel discussions.


🕑: 05:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Day One: Monday Cocktail Reception

Info: The Martini Bar located at 6 Times Square, NY NY


🕑: 08:30 AM - 03:15 PM
Conference Day 2 @ Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP | 50 Rockefeller Plaza, NYC

Info: Breakfast, followed by panel discussions. Open to all registrants.


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Where is it happening?

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, 50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, United States

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