EVENT AGENDA
All times are listed in the Central time zone (CT).
Agenda details are subject to change. Please check back regularly for updates and speaker additions.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026
| 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM | Registration Open for Members & VIPs Registration will remain open throughout the day to assist with any questions you may have. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | FORCE Connect FORCE Connect is an intentional networking experience designed to create meaningful connections between Asset Managers and approved FORCE agents and brokers. Meetings are structured and purposeful, giving both sides the opportunity to evaluate fit, market coverage, and capacity. This session is built for real conversations, real expectations, and real next steps. For Asset Managers interested in hosting a table during FORCE Connect, contact Gina Gallutia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Member & Asset Manager Lunch Join fellow members for an exclusive lunch designed to spark meaningful connections with leading asset managers. This curated session at Velocity brings together decision-makers, innovators, and peers for candid conversation, shared insights, and high-value networking. If you’re looking to expand relationships, understand current investment priorities, and position your expertise with the right audience, this is the room to be in. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM | Next Level Thinking: Building a Business That Outperforms the Market This keynote sets the tone for Velocity by focusing on growth, diversification, and long-term positioning. It is not about one asset class or one cycle. It is about building a business that stands out, adapts, and continues to grow. Attendees will leave inspired, challenged, and thinking bigger about what is possible. *Official start of conference for Conference Only registrants. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | Asset Manager Block More details to come! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Opening Reception Join us at the opening reception as Velocity brings the entire community together. Connect with peers, asset managers, industry leaders, and new faces in a relaxed setting focused on conversation, connection, and building momentum for the days ahead.
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THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2026
| 7:45 AM - 8:30 AM | Breakfast Get fueled for the day with a delicious breakfast. Maximize your meeting time and invite a colleague to join you! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Welcome Remarks Five Star's Executive Director of Memberships, Gina Gallutia, kicks off Velocity and shares important notes for the day's agenda. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM | General Session #1 - Revenue Without Limits: Building a Business That Grows With the Market The distressed and REO landscape has changed significantly over the years, and relying on a single lane is no longer enough. This session focuses on why expanding your business has become essential and how top operators are doing it intentionally, not by chasing everything, but by leveraging the skills, systems, and relationships they already have. Attendees will gain clarity on how to grow revenue beyond one segment, stay aligned with upcoming opportunities in real estate, and build a business that continues to thrive as the market evolves. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:10 AM - 11:00 AM | Asset Manager Block 2 More details to come! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM | General Session #2 - Disposition That Delivers: Pricing, Process, and Speed Extended days on market continue to challenge agents nationwide. This session focuses on the disposition strategies that experienced operators use to move assets efficiently while protecting value. Topics include pricing discipline, buyer positioning, and execution practices that reduce stagnation and unnecessary price reductions. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Lunch
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| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Asset Manager Block 3 More details to come! | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM | General Session #3 - Winners and Losers: How the Next 12 Months Will Separate the Field The coming year will reward preparation and punish complacency. This session looks ahead at inventory, market signals, and operational shifts that will define who wins and who falls behind. Learn how to position your company so you are ready for what is coming, not reacting to it. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM | General Session #4 - The Power of the Right Partners Your results are only as strong as the people you work with. This session focuses on building the right vendor and partner relationships to support growth, efficiency, and profitability. Learn how top operators evaluate partners, set expectations, and build teams that scale with them. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Closing Reception: Conversations That Continue Velocity concludes with an intentional closing reception focused on connection and next steps. This is an opportunity to continue conversations, strengthen relationships, and leave with clarity on where to focus your energy moving forward. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
