Annual Conference

Registration Is Now Open!

Join a cross-section of over 350 attendees from various lending institutions throughout the state of Florida to learn from SBA lending industry experts and network with fellow colleagues at one of the industry’s top-rated conferences.

FLAGGL’s 2026 conference will take place at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes on September 23-25th.
Registration opens February 2026.

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2026 Conference Information

FLAGGL’s Annual Conference gathers SBA lending professionals from across the region for three days of learning, collaboration, and just a bit of pirate‑style fun on the SBA seas.

A distinguished crew of SBA leaders will be on deck to share timely insights on 7(a), 504, change of ownership, manufacturing, servicing, and more:

Daniel Pische

Thomas Kimsey

Linda Reilly

Emily Doxzon

Gayle Roenbaugh

Marty Andrews

Eddie Ledford

Sessions

Throughout the voyage, attendees can explore a series of themed sessions, including:

All Hands on Deck: 504 Program Updates

No Mutiny, No Shipwrecks: Surviving the Acquisition Journey

Navigating the AI Frontier: Real‑World Automation in SBA Lending

Plunder the Updates: A Raid on SOP 50 10 8

Treasure or Trouble: An SBA Mock Credit Committee Expedition

Charting the Currents: Navigating the SBA Secondary Market & Wholesale Channels

Pirates, Perils & Payoffs: Mastering SBA Servicing and Liquidation

Loose Cannons: BDO Panel

Captain’s Quarters: Leadership & Talent Development in SBA Lending

Parley with the Barrister: Ask the Attorney

Hidden Treasure: Unlocking the Value of SBA MARC Lending

Guarding the SBA Booty: Keeping Your Portfolio Shipshape for Audits & OCRM

Calling All Hands: An Open Forum with the SBA

An informal, interactive “captain’s table” conversation where attendees can bring questions, revisit topics from the week, and engage directly with SBA representatives about real‑world challenges and opportunities in SBA lending.

Speaker lineup and session participation are subject to change as we finalize the manifest for this year’s conference.

2025 Conference Photos

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2022 Conference Sponsors

A special thanks to our sponsors for making 2022 a success!