Why attend
Lending is evolving faster than ever before. To stay ahead, you need more than ideas—you need proven strategies, practical playbooks, and a network of peers who are facing the same challenges you are.
Practical solutions you can use now
Our agenda goes beyond high-level talks. Sessions are built around the issues that matter most to lending organizations today—decisioning, risk, growth, and compliance.
Learn from the best
Hear from industry leaders, regulators, and innovators who are shaping the future of lending.
Curated networking
Connect with peers in structured workshops and informal settings. Share what’s working, learn from others, and build relationships that last beyond the event.
An unmatched experience
Hosted at the stunning Bishop’s Lodge in Santa Fe, the conference combines content, networking, and hospitality into one seamless experience.
Who’s on the IQ stage
IQ is built around the people leading the conversation—executives, experts, and changemakers pushing lending forward. Take a look at the full conference agenda to see the sessions, speakers, and insights you won’t want to miss.
See the agenda.
Keynote Speaker

Molly Bloom
Entrepreneur and bestselling author of Molly’s Game, renowned for her extraordinary journey through high-stakes risk, reinvention, and leadership
Speaker Spotlight

Dr. Omar Hatamleh
Globally recognized thought leader in AI, who served as the first Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer at NASA, leading AI strategy across the agency’s most complex scientific and engineering missions.
Speaker Spotlight

Rodney E. Hood
Zest AI Board MemberFormer Acting Comptroller of the Currency and NCUA Chairman

Speaker Spotlight

Jenny Vipperman
CEO
ORNL FCU

Event Moderator

Peter Renton
CEO and FounderRenton & Co LLC

Speaker Spotlight

Mike Wilson
President and CEO Members 1st FCU

Guest Speaker

Mac Gardner
CFP® Founder | Chief Education Officer
FinLit Tech

Guest Speaker

Sean Kamkar
CTO
Zest AI

Speaker Spotlight

Dan Chiazza
COOZest AI




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