With record-setting attendance expected, the 32nd Annual Factoring Conference is shaping up to be the most important industry gathering of 2026 — and while it has traditionally been viewed as an event “for factors,” this conference offers exceptional strategic value for brokers, consultants, and those new to the commercial finance industry.
Taking place May 6–8, 2026, at the Omni Nashville Hotel, this three-day event is widely recognized as the largest and most influential gathering of factoring and specialty finance professionals in North America.
For IACFB members, PAL Affiliates, and emerging commercial finance consultants, this conference represents something more than education — it is an industry immersion opportunity.
Where Brokers Become Industry Insiders
While factors and lenders attend to share insights, launch initiatives, and shape policy discussions, brokers attend to build relationships — and relationships are the currency of success in commercial finance.
This is one of the rare environments where brokers can:
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Meet decision-makers from dozens of factoring companies
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Build rapport with BDOs, underwriters, and credit executives
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Understand how factors really evaluate deals
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Learn which niches are growing — and which are tightening
For brokers serious about becoming embedded in the industry, there is no substitute for face-to-face exposure at this level.
A Conference Built Around Today’s Market Realities
The 2026 agenda reflects the issues shaping factoring and specialty finance right now — not last year, and not theory.
Key themes include:
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Technology and AI adoption
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Credit quality and underwriting discipline
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Legal and regulatory risk
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Cybersecurity and fraud prevention
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Niche industry expansion
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M&A activity and consolidation trends
These are the same issues brokers confront daily when structuring deals, advising clients, and managing expectations with small business owners.
A Keynote That Signals the Industry’s Direction
One of the most anticipated sessions of the conference is the keynote address by Crystal Washington, a nationally recognized futurist, author, and Hall of Fame speaker.
Her presentation, “Generative AI for Leaders: Staying Ahead in a Machine-Driven World,” will explore:
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How AI is reshaping business strategy and operations
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Practical ways finance professionals can leverage AI
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Competitive advantages for early adopters in specialty finance
For brokers, this session alone offers insight into how future-ready factors will expect their referral partners to operate.
Breakout Sessions Designed for Depth — Not Fluff
The 2026 conference agenda includes an expanded lineup of panels, roundtables, and breakout tracks, many of which are especially valuable for brokers and newer professionals.
Highlighted sessions include:
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Factoring 101
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Broker Panel*
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Transportation Factoring
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Unexpected Legal Pitfalls
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Claims Against Account Debtors: Your Rights and How to Minimize Costs*
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Successfully Navigating MCAs*
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Rapid-Fire Credit & Underwriting Panel*
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Fraud Roundtable*
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10 AI Tools in 60 Minutes*
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Sales Roundtable*
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Small Factors Roundtable
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NEXGEN Roundtable
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Senior Executives Roundtable
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M&A Panel*
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Legal 101*
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Report from the Courts
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Canadian Factoring
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Niche Industries Fireside Chat*
*New for 2026
For brokers, these sessions provide a behind-the-curtain look at how factors think, price risk, manage disputes, and adapt to market shifts.
Why IACFB Encourages Broker Attendance
At IACFB, we consistently emphasize that brokers who succeed long-term are those who understand the factor’s perspective. Attending this conference accelerates that understanding in a way no webinar or manual can.
Brokers who attend gain:
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Faster trust with funding partners
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Better deal structuring skills
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Stronger credibility with clients
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Clear insight into emerging niches
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A deeper professional identity within the industry
Simply put, this is where brokers stop being “outsiders” and start being recognized as industry professionals.
A Strategic Investment in Your Career
If you are new to factoring, building your referral network, or expanding beyond a single funding partner, the 32nd Annual Factoring Conference is not just an event — it is a career milestone opportunity.
With attendance at record levels and a forward-looking agenda, we strongly encourage brokers, consultants, and PAL program participants to reserve their spot early and make Nashville a cornerstone of their 2026 professional development plan.
For those committed to building a lasting presence in commercial finance, this is where relationships are formed, insights are sharpened, and careers move forward. Visit the International Factoring Association.