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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SUNDAY JULY 19

2:00 - 6:30 PM – ALFN Event Registration & Information Desk – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
4:00 - 5:00 PM – ALFN Member & Client Meetings
  • ALFN Member Meeting (Law Firm/Foreclosure Trustee & Associate Members Only) – Grand Ballroom BCD
  • Client Meeting (Servicers, Investors & GSE’s Only) – Avocet
 
5:30 - 6:30 PM – ASSURE Member Rewards Reception (by invitation only) – Location Provided to ASSURE Members
 
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6:00 – 8:30 PM – ALFN Event Registration During Dinner – The Gardens (outdoor area)

6:30 - 8:30 PM – Welcome Dinner – The Gardens (outdoor area)
 
8:30 PM - 12:00 AM – Free Time – Pacific Point Bar at Park Hyatt Aviara Open Until Midnight (not an ALFN conference function, expenses are on your own)

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MONDAY JULY 20

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM – ALFN Event Registration & Information Desk – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 

8:30 - 9:30 AM – Breakfast Available (full breakfast buffet provided) – Grand Ballroom BCD

8:50 - 9:00 AM – Opening Remarks – Grand Ballroom BCD


9:00 - 10:00 AM – General Session 1 – Default Built to Last: The Future of Servicing and Law Firms - Grand Ballroom BCD
 
10:00 - 10:15 AM – Refreshment Break – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
10:15 - 11:15 AM – General Session 2 - Keynote Speaker Presentation – Christopher Connors – The Human Edge in Negotiation: Communicating with Clarity, Confidence, and Emotional Intelligence - Grand Ballroom BCD
 
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM – Afternoon Break – Free Time, Lunch on Own (if you ordered a Boxed Lunch,
you can pick that up in the Grand Ballroom Foyer between 11 AM - 12 PM)
 
12:00 - 5:30 PM – Group Networking Activities (prior registration required)
 
6:00 – 8:30 PM – ALFN Event Registration During Dinner –
The Gardens (outdoor area)
 
6:30 - 8:30 PM – Dinner –
The Gardens (outdoor area)

8:30 PM - 12:00 AM – Free Time – Pacific Point Bar at Park Hyatt Aviara Open Until Midnight (not an ALFN conference function, expenses are on your own)

Tuesday july 21

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM – ALFN Event Registration & Information Desk – Grand Ballroom Foyer

8:30 - 9:30 AM – Breakfast Available (full breakfast buffet provided) – Grand Ballroom BCD

9:00 - 10:00 AM – General Session 3 – Cultivating a Culture of Growth: Developing Pathways to Leadership - Grand Ballroom BCD
 
10:00 - 10:15 AM – Refreshment Break – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
10:15 - 11:15 AM – Breakout Sessions (three concurrent choices)
  • Breakout Session 1 – Beyond the Buzzwords: Real‑World ANSWERS to the Mortgage Industry’s Next Disruption – Grand Ballroom A
  • Breakout Session 2 – Bankruptcy Update 2026: New Rules, Emerging Case Law, and Practical Impacts for Mortgage Creditors – Grand Ballroom BCD
  • Breakout Session 3 – Commercial Loan Defaults: Unique Risks, Remedies, and Creditor Considerations – Aviara Salon
 
11:15 - 11:30 AM – Refreshment Break – Grand Ballroom Foyer

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Breakout Sessions (three concurrent choices)
  • Breakout Session 4 – Technology Innovation in Default Servicing: Breaking Down Barriers Between Servicers and Attorneys – Grand Ballroom A
  • Breakout Session 5 – Valuations in Bankruptcy: Cramdowns, Trustee Sales, and What Creditors Should Expect – Grand Ballroom BCD
  • Breakout Session 6 – Practical Strategies for Navigating Today’s Judicial Foreclosure Challenges – Aviara Salon
 
12:30 - 1:45 PM – ALFN Annual Awards Luncheon (full lunch buffet provided) – Grand Ballroom BCD
 
1:45 - 2:00 PM – Refreshment Break – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions (three concurrent choices)
  • Breakout Session 7 – Meetings That Matter: A Leadership Framework for Focused Decision‑Making – Grand Ballroom A
  • Breakout Session 8 – Current Developments in Creditors’ Rights & Mortgage Servicing – Grand Ballroom BCD
  • Breakout Session 9 – Leading Under Pressure: Mental Health, Resilience, and Sustainability in Legal & Servicing Leadership – Aviara Salon
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3:00 - 3:15 PM – Refreshment Break – Grand Ballroom Foyer
 
3:15 - 4:30 PM – General Session 4 – The Housing Economy, Foreclosure Market Updates & Trends to Watch – Grand Ballroom BCD
 
4:30 - 6:30 PM – Afternoon Break – Free Time


6:00 – 8:30 PM – ALFN Event Registration During Dinner – The Gardens (outdoor area)
 
6:30 - 8:30 PM – Closing Dinner –
The Gardens (outdoor area)
 
8:30 - 10:30 PM – ALFN After-Hours Reception –
California Salon & Terrace (indoor & outdoor areas)
 
10:30 PM - 12:00 AM – Free Time –
Pacific Point Bar at Park Hyatt Aviara Open Until Midnight (not an ALFN conference function, expenses are on your own)

WEDNESDAY JULY 22

 8:30 - 9:30 AM – Networking Breakfast (optional, no speaker or content) (full breakfast buffet provided, grab and go on your way out to the airport) - Grand Ballroom BCD
 
See you at ANSWERS 2027, July 18-21, 2027, The Meritage Resort, Napa, CA
CONTACT US
For information about ANSWERS sponsorships or registration, contact us at [email protected] or visit us at ALFN.org for additional details on membership.

THE BASICS
​ANSWERS | ALFN 24th Annual Conference
Park Hyatt Aviara Resort
Carlsbad, CA
​July 19-22, 2026
  • ABOUT
    • TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS
    • LOCATION + VENUE
    • THE ALFN
    • THE BASICS
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  • SPONSOR
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  • CONTACT