The Brightstar Group has announced The Specialist Lending Expo, which it claims will assemble “probably the best group of industry speakers ever seen”.
The CPD accredited event, which is being held in partnership with OSB Group, is free for brokers to attend and will feature guest speakers, debates and 20 lender exhibitors, as well as breakfast, lunch and networking opportunities.
The agenda features a keynote presentation from Darren Winder, head of Lazarus Economics and Strategy, who will provide the latest insights into the economic outlook, as well as a one-to-one conversation between William Lloyd-Hayward, group COO at the Brightstar Group and Joshua Elash, CEO at MT Finance.
The Specialist Lending Expo will also include two panel debates on the mortgage market and its opportunities and the importance of organisational culture. These debates will feature leaders from across the industry, with the full line up to be announced soon.
Exhibitors at The Specialist Lending Expo include Allica Bank, Bluestone Mortgages, Castle Trust Bank, Dudley Building Society, Fleet Mortgages, Keystone Property Finance, MT Finance, Mint Property Finance, Moda Mortgages, Paragon, Shawbrook, Together, The Family Building Society, The Mortgage Lender, United Trust Bank and West One. Landbay, Foundation
The Specialist Lending Expo will take place on Wednesday 13 November at Riverside East in Stratford, East London.
Rob Jupp (pictured), group CEO at the Brightstar Group, said: “The Specialist Lending Expo will bring together probably the best group of industry speakers ever seen, as well as 20 lender exhibitors, giving brokers an excellent opportunity to have in-person conversations with their peers and partners, all whilst earning valuable CPD points.
“We’d like to thank all of the lenders that are supporting this event and have helped to make it one of the most exciting dates in the upcoming mortgage calendar.”
Adrian Moloney, group intermediary director at OSB Group, added: “In a crowded mortgage calendar, The Specialist Lending Expo from the Brightstar Group stands out as a must-attend event for any broker who puts value in having conversations and building relationships directly with lenders.
“We’re delighted to be supporting the event and really looking forward to meeting brokers on the day.”