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Anticipated Attendance to B2B Finance Expo Surges
September 12, 2024
Registrations for the inaugural B2B Finance Expo taking place Sept 23-24 at Wynn, Las Vegas have already exceeded attendance to deBanked CONNECT MIAMI 2024 and may well surpass Broker Fair 2024’s turnout in New York City. Due to this overwhelming interest the opportunity to buy tickets may end soon. Make sure your ticket is secured here.
Interest in the event, which will encompass commercial finance folks from across across SBA, CRE, MCA, Equipment Financing, term loans, LOCs, factoring, investment banking, and more, is quickly propelling B2B Finance Expo to be the largest commercial finance event of the year. Brokers, lenders, funders, vendors, tech, data, legal, leads, and more are among those registered to attend. The featured guest speaker is Steve McLaughlin, CEO of FT Partners.
Brokers will benefit from the wide array of relationship partners available at the show. The event has the backing of the Small Business Finance Association (SBFA) and deBanked.
Steve McLaughlin to Speak at B2B Finance Expo
August 29, 2024Steve McLaughlin will appear on stage at B2B Finance Expo for a fireside chat. McLaughlin is the Founder and CEO of FT Partners and former senior banker at Goldman Sachs covering FinTech and Financial Services for over 20 years. Steve was recently Ranked #1 on Institutional Investor’s “Most Influential Dealmakers in FinTech” report and named “Investment Banker of the Year” and ranked #1 FinTech Banker in Silicon Valley by The Information. FT Partners was founded in late 2001 and has won “Investment Banking Firm of the Year” four times since 2004. Steve has personally led and closed hundreds of FinTech M&A, Capital Raise and IPO Advisory transactions. @ftpartners www.ftpartners.com
Greg Smith, a Managing Director for FT Partners, will also be giving a keynote at B2B Finance Expo.
B2B Finance Expo takes place at Wynn, Las Vegas September 23-24. Registration is still available here. The room block has already SOLD OUT.
Navigating SBA Lending at B2B Finance Expo
August 21, 2024Looking to do more in SBA lending? Make sure you attend this panel of SBA lending professionals at B2B Finance Expo, taking place on Day 1 of the conference on September 23!
Moderated by Bob Coleman of the Coleman Report, this discussion will feature Carissa Sousa, Adam Seery, Jared Weitz, and Ryan Baderian.
Media and Trade Associations With Representation at B2B Finance Expo
August 21, 2024Coming to B2B Finance Expo on September 23-24 in Las Vegas? Here are some of the news publishers and trade associations that will have representatives there! (SEE AGENDA HERE)
Small Business Finance Association
National Private Lenders Association
Innovative Lending Platform Association
Registration is still open at: b2bfinexpo.com
Rapid Finance a Diamond Sponsor of B2B Finance Expo
August 8, 2024Rapid Finance is a Diamond Sponsor at the inaugural B2B Finance Expo taking place at Wynn Las Vegas from September 23-24. The conference will bring together the leading lenders, funders, and brokers from across the spectrum of commercial finance, leasing, mortgage, and revenue-based capital products.
The Small Business Finance Association (SBFA), of which Rapid Finance is a founding board member, will play an important role at the event. The SBFA is a group of technology-driven financial service companies specifically focused on providing efficient and responsible capital to small and medium businesses – independent businesses – across America. Rapid Finance was founded in 2005.
“At Rapid Finance, we are deeply committed to empowering small business owners with the capital they need to thrive,” said Will Tumulty, CEO of Rapid Finance. “As a founding board member of the SBFA, we proudly support independent businesses across America. Events like the B2B Finance Expo are crucial in bringing together industry leaders and fostering collaboration and innovation, and we are excited to play a role in launching this event and contributing to the commercial finance sector’s growth.”
The B2B Finance Expo is powered by deBanked which has produced nearly two dozen commercial finance related conferences since 2017. To register CLICK HERE.
B2B Financing Industry Poker Tournament
July 11, 2024The pre-show gathering for B2B Finance Expo taking place at Wynn Las Vegas this September will include a poker tournament for those interested in participating. It will not be cash stakes and all registration fees will go toward an appropriate cause (to be named). Players must also be registered to attend the conference. If you ever wanted the opportunity to play cards against your peers, potential partners, or competitors, this is an opportunity that can’t be missed.
B2B Finance Expo
Poker tournament: September 22 (7-10pm)
Conference: September 23-24
REGISTER FOR THE CONFERENCE HERE
READ MORE ABOUT THE CONFERENCE HERE
Anyone attending the conference who doesn’t want to play is free to watch the tournament and enjoy a networking atmosphere.
B2B Finance Expo is a collaborative effort between deBanked and the SBFA.
Fintech Nexus Files for Chapter 7
June 23, 2024
As mentioned on the Fintech Nexus blog last week, the former conference company turned fintech digital media operator is shutting down. On Friday, Lendit Conference LLC DBA Lendit DBA Lendit Fintech DBA Fintech Nexus, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Fintech Nexus ran conferences from 2013 – 2023, originally under the name LendIt. It exited the conference business last year as part of a deal with Fintech Meetup. It then focused primarily on online news.
“The website will also remain online for at least the next few months, subject to the judgment of the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee,” the company said.
B2B Finance Expo: Las Vegas, September 23-24
June 18, 2024
The inaugural B2B Finance Expo will debut in Las Vegas this Fall from September 23-24 at The Wynn. Powered by deBanked in collaboration with the Small Business Finance Association (SBFA), the conference will bring together the leading lenders, funders, and brokers from across the spectrum of commercial finance, leasing, mortgage, and revenue-based capital products.
“The goal is to bring together leaders in commercial finance at an upscale event focused on delivering value to participants,” said Steve Denis, Executive Director of the SBFA. “Our content will gather industry leaders’ perspectives on partnerships, capital markets, diversifying income streams, and compliance in an environment that balances education, growth, and relationship building.”
“We’ve produced nearly 20 commercial finance related conferences since 2018,” said deBanked founder Sean Murray. “Brokers from all segments of commercial finance looking for a valuable conference to expand their network, learn, and grow their business should attend B2B Finance Expo in Las Vegas this year. It’ll be the biggest one of its kind this Fall.”
The SBFA is a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring Main Street small businesses have access to the capital they need to grow and strengthen the economy. The SBFA’s mission is to educate policymakers and regulators about the technology-driven platforms emerging in the small business lending market and how their member companies bridge the small business capital gap using innovative financing solutions. Attendees of the conference will have the opportunity to support this initiative.
To register, visit b2bfinexpo.com. To inquire about sponsorship, complete this form here.
