SFNet's Supply Chain Finance Conference 2024

December 3, 2024

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We've made it easier than ever to attend our new Supply Chain Finance Conference by reducing the registration rate: Members $495, Non-Members: $645. We are committed to welcoming more professionals to experience the insights and opportunities that define our events. Our updated rate reflects our dedication to supporting the secured finance community while delivering the top-quality content, networking, and access to industry experts that you expect from SFNet.

SFNet's new Supply Chain Finance Conference will help asset-based lenders stay informed about industry developments, improve their lending practices, and identify opportunities for growth. Attendees will be eligible for CLE credit.

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Our special room rate at the Hyatt Centric Midtown 5th Avenue has expired. If you need accommodations, contact our Events Director, Hilary Scherer, at hscherer@sfnet.com to inquire about potential options for securing a hotel room.

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Agenda*

8:00 am
Registration Open 

9:00 am
Opening Remarks
Rich Gumbrecht, CEO, Secured Finance Network
Robert Grbic, Senior Advisor, White Oak Commercial Finance
Paul Schuldiner, Executive Vice President, Rosenthal & Rosenthal

9:05 am - 10:00 am
Dimensioning the Market with Moody’s (part 1)
Explore the size and growth of the supply chain market. Matt Colyar is an economist at Moody’s Analytics. His work is primarily focused on the labor market and monetary policy in the U.S. with a particular emphasis on supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining Moody’s Analytics, Matt worked at the World Bank, focusing on private-sector development in South Asian countries, and in private industry as a financial analyst. He received his master’s degree in applied economics from Lehigh University and his bachelor’s degree in business administration from West Chester University.

Speaker: Matt Colyar, Economist, Moody’s

10:00 am - 11:00 am
What Makes Up This Ecosystem of Supply Chain Finance? (part 2)
This panel will unpack the who’s who and what’s what of supply chain finance, now a trillion-dollar business–both domestic and global in scope. The discussion will focus on the realities of SCF in today’s economy and will span perspectives of everyone involved–buyers, suppliers, funders and platforms. If only supply chains themselves could be made this straightforward! 

Moderator: Jeremy Jansen, Global Receivables & Trade Sales Director and Managing Director, Wells Fargo
Panelists: Tony Brown, Senior Advisor, Trade Advisory
Eric Rutig, Sales Vice President, Allianz Trade
Joseph Marchese, Partner, PFK Clear Thinking
Thomas Siska, Senior Vice President, Head of Factoring, eCapital

11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Forms of Supply Chain Finance
A comprehensive look at some of the products that make up the world of supply chain finance. Learn the value of these products to borrowers in the small to lower of the middle market who are seeking additional liquidity, structural considerations of these products, and how they work in conjunction with existing senior debt financing.

Moderator: Paul Schuldiner, Executive Vice President, Rosenthal & Rosenthal
Panelists: Bryan Ballowe, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, TradeCap Partners
Robyn Barrett, SVP, Managing Director, Oxford Commercial Finance
Brian Dowd, Senior Vice President, TradeWind Finance

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Lunch Featuring Keynote Speaker Dan North, Senior Economist, Allianz Trade
As the senior economist for Allianz Trade, the world’s oldest and largest credit insurance company, Dan uses macroeconomic and quantitative analyses to help manage Allianz Trade’ risk portfolio of over $170B in U.S. trade transactions.

As one of the leading U.S. economists, Dan North has appeared on CNBC, Fox Business News, ABC News Now, France 24, and Bloomberg Radio and Television. He has been quoted by USA Today, Barron’s, Bloomberg Business Week, The Washington Post, Paris Le Monde, and The Wall Street Journal. After having predicted the 2008/2009 recession and its implications accurately, Dan North was ranked 4th on Bloomberg’s list of the 65 top economic forecasters in 2010.
1:00 am - 2:00 pm
Key Elements in Assessing and Monitoring Buyer Credit Risk
Challenges and trends in assessing and monitoring non-rated/non-investment grade buyer credit risk.

Moderator: Meredith Fitz, Head of Portfolio, White Oak Commercial Finance
Panelists: René Canezin, Managing Partner, Evolution Credit Partners

Parker Freedman, President, ARI Global
Joerg Obermueller, Managing Director, CIT

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
The Current State of the Global Supply Chain Syndication Markets
A discussion on primary and secondary market liquidity, structuring trends, and opportunities and challenges.

Panelists: Carey Gussin, Managing Director, Head of Supplier Finance, Wells Fargo
Vasilios Kontogianis, MBA, Director, Trade and Working Capital Sales, Citi

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Legal Documents and Related Issues
Discover the latest trends and best practices in supply chain finance, including topics such as jurisdiction, dealing with senior creditors, covenants, bankruptcy preference, and more. 

Moderator: Kalyan " Kal" Das, Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Panelists: Richard Brown, Partner, Holland & Knight
Miriam Cohen, Partner, Loeb & Loeb
Richard L. Stehl, Chairman of the Board, Otterbourg P.C.

4:00 pm
Networking Reception

*Agenda is subject to change.

Following the conference, don't miss the SFNet New York Chapter Holiday Party at the Bryant Park Rooftop Grill starting at 5:30 p.m. ET. Visit the NY Chapter page for details and registration.

Thank you to our conference sponsors

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Member pricing applies to employees of SFNet member organizations. Not sure if your company is a member? Click here to confirm.

Cancellation policy
All cancellation requests must be made in writing. A refund will be granted when the request is received four weeks prior to the conference, minus a 10% processing fee. Email refund requests to Betty at BLam@sfnet.com.

Please take a moment to review our Code of Conduct to ensure a positive and respectful experience for everyone.

Member Price: $495

Non-Member Price: $645

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