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USFNDUSTRY FORUM
Everything You Need to Know (and do!) Before You Go |
Thank you once again for registering to attend USFNdustry Forum! We look forward to welcoming you at the Hyatt Regency Frisco - Dallas in Frisco, June 8-10. USFN is excited to bring you this conference where you will walk away refreshed with practical ideas and takeaways in foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO/eviction, DEI, and operations. Each section below contains important information instrumental to your success as you prepare to engage with thought leaders, colleagues, and friends — be sure to read through it all! If you have any questions, or need assistance prior to arriving, please contact the USFN Event Team by email or by calling the USFN office at 817-770-0818.
See you soon!
See you soon!
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Before Leaving HomeWhat to pack: Business attire is appropriate for the majority of this event. Keep in mind that the session rooms are air conditioned, so a light sweater/jacket may be needed. Your favorite casual outdoor attire will be perfect for our Thursday evening at Topgolf (no special shoes required). A high of 90 and a low of 69 are the average June temperatures in Frisco. Transportation: A variety of ground transportation options are available from the Dallas Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to the Hyatt Regency Frisco - Dallas (about 20 miles). To coordinate your ground transportation, please visit the airport’s travel page for more information. Your learning plan: Setting your goals and priorities in advance is the key to making the most out of your experience at the meeting. Download and use the mobile app (link for iOS | link for Android) to browse the schedule, create your personal agenda before you arrive, and access session materials onsite. The schedule is also available on the website. Mobile app download: Download the mobile app in just a couple of simple steps:
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Upon ArrivalTime Change: The time zone in Frisco is Central Time (CT). All conference times are listed in CT. Parking: Complimentary self-parking is available for hotel guests and includes in and out privileges. Housing: Check-in at the hotel front desk is available beginning at 4 PM with check-out at 12 PM. WiFi: Complimentary WiFi is available in our meeting space and in our hotel guest rooms. Follow the WiFi set up instructions below:
Registration Desk: Come see us in the Laurel Lounge, on the second floor of the Hyatt Regency, to pick up your name badge (which we’ll ask that you wear to all events) or to ask us a question! Onsite registration hours are as follows: Wednesday, June 8 1:30 PM - 6:15 PM Thursday, June 9 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM Friday, June 10 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM Things to do: Arriving early or staying late and looking for something to do? Discover things to do in the Frisco area. |
Learning by the Numbers
We hope you're ready for a remarkable learning experience with USFN in Frisco. Here's just a glimpse at what we have in store for you:
- 6 general sessions featuring servicer-specific sessions and future forecasting
- 12 different breakout sessions featuring tracks focused on foreclosure, bankruptcy, REO/eviction, DEI and operations
- 70 thought leaders representing a wide range of knowledge will be leading engaging discussions and providing key updates (meet your general session speakers here and your breakout session speakers here)
Unite for Networking
We consistently hear from you that networking is an important element of USFN events. Be sure to take full advantage of the following networking opportunities in Frisco:
See who’s coming: Members can log in to the USFN website and view the current attendee roster (click on Members in the top navigation bar).
President’s welcome reception - dinner + drinks: Who doesn’t love a welcome reception? It’s your first opportunity to really connect with longtime friends and make new acquaintances. Join us Wednesday, June 8, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the Regency Foyer, as we come together in person again! Enjoy a specialty cocktail or mocktail, some delicious food, and great conversation!
Learning lounge: We are proud to feature our learning lounge once again. All day Thursday, join us at the far end of the Regency Foyer to experience the latest from NetDirector in a casual and intimate, but incredibly informative learning environment.
Networking breaks: Throughout the conference we’ve scheduled a number of short networking breaks. Check email or voicemail, grab something to drink or tag up with other conference attendees in the Laurel Lounge while enjoying the down time.
Volunteer opportunities: Be the first person to greet attendees upon arrival or into a session. Giving a little time during the conference to supporting the event helps ensure a successful conference and puts you in front of as many new people as you can handle! Sign up for one of our available slots using our online sign-up form.
See who’s coming: Members can log in to the USFN website and view the current attendee roster (click on Members in the top navigation bar).
President’s welcome reception - dinner + drinks: Who doesn’t love a welcome reception? It’s your first opportunity to really connect with longtime friends and make new acquaintances. Join us Wednesday, June 8, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., in the Regency Foyer, as we come together in person again! Enjoy a specialty cocktail or mocktail, some delicious food, and great conversation!
Learning lounge: We are proud to feature our learning lounge once again. All day Thursday, join us at the far end of the Regency Foyer to experience the latest from NetDirector in a casual and intimate, but incredibly informative learning environment.
Networking breaks: Throughout the conference we’ve scheduled a number of short networking breaks. Check email or voicemail, grab something to drink or tag up with other conference attendees in the Laurel Lounge while enjoying the down time.
Volunteer opportunities: Be the first person to greet attendees upon arrival or into a session. Giving a little time during the conference to supporting the event helps ensure a successful conference and puts you in front of as many new people as you can handle! Sign up for one of our available slots using our online sign-up form.
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Our group block and the entire hotel is fully booked over our dates. Should you need to adjust your existing reservation with the hotel, please call them directly at 800-233-1234.
Refuel with USFN
As part of your USFNdustry Forum registration we’ve included the following five meals (all meals will be held in the Juniper Ballroom except for the offsite dinner, which will be held at Topgolf):
DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
Thursday, June 9 |
8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Juniper Ballroom |
Thursday, June 9 |
11:45 a.m. |
Lunch |
Juniper Ballroom |
Thursday, June 9 |
6:30 p.m. |
Offsite Dinner |
Topgolf* |
Friday, June 10 |
8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
Juniper Ballroom |
Friday, June 10 |
11:45 a.m. |
Lunch |
Juniper Ballroom |
*MORE ON TOPGOLF - Thursday, 6:30 PM
As a registered USFNdustry Forum attendee, we’re proud to include three hours of unlimited play (6 guests per bay), a live leaderboard, a throwback light show, a delicious lineup of food and beverage, and unforgettable memories as part of this year’s conference at no additional charge. We will distribute wristbands in the hotel lobby at 6:30 PM that will get you into the private event on the Rooftop Terrace; casual attire is encouraged. NO special shoes and NO special skills needed!
6:30 PM - Meet in the hotel lobby; shuttles depart for Topgolf
6:45 PM - Arrive at Topgolf, order your favorite beverage, and claim a Topgolf bay with 5 of your closest friends and colleagues
7:00 PM - Topgolf coaches teach us the basics while the Backyard BBQ is served
8:00 PM - Continue to eat, drink, network, and play Topgolf; shuttles will return to the hotel on a rotating basis
10:00 PM - LAST shuttle departs Topgolf for return to hotel
As a registered USFNdustry Forum attendee, we’re proud to include three hours of unlimited play (6 guests per bay), a live leaderboard, a throwback light show, a delicious lineup of food and beverage, and unforgettable memories as part of this year’s conference at no additional charge. We will distribute wristbands in the hotel lobby at 6:30 PM that will get you into the private event on the Rooftop Terrace; casual attire is encouraged. NO special shoes and NO special skills needed!
6:30 PM - Meet in the hotel lobby; shuttles depart for Topgolf
6:45 PM - Arrive at Topgolf, order your favorite beverage, and claim a Topgolf bay with 5 of your closest friends and colleagues
7:00 PM - Topgolf coaches teach us the basics while the Backyard BBQ is served
8:00 PM - Continue to eat, drink, network, and play Topgolf; shuttles will return to the hotel on a rotating basis
10:00 PM - LAST shuttle departs Topgolf for return to hotel
Engage with Content Leaders
Questions: Our learning sessions are most beneficial to you and your colleagues when you ask questions. Whether you leverage the mobile app or simply raise your hand, please speak up when something is unclear or nuanced.
Evaluations: At the conclusion of each learning session, please locate the session within the USFN mobile app. After tapping on the session name, a page will appear with the session details and five (5) gray stars at the top. Use our simple 5-star rating (1=low quality, 5=high quality) to share instant feedback about the session. Tap on the stars to turn them yellow - this submits your session evaluation to us and helps us make improvements for next time and share kudos with our presenters. A complete event evaluation will be sent via email AFTER Forum concludes.
A special THANK YOU to our presenters for their time, energy and expertise!
You can learn more about our presenters on our General Session Presenters page and our Breakout Session Presenters page.
Evaluations: At the conclusion of each learning session, please locate the session within the USFN mobile app. After tapping on the session name, a page will appear with the session details and five (5) gray stars at the top. Use our simple 5-star rating (1=low quality, 5=high quality) to share instant feedback about the session. Tap on the stars to turn them yellow - this submits your session evaluation to us and helps us make improvements for next time and share kudos with our presenters. A complete event evaluation will be sent via email AFTER Forum concludes.
A special THANK YOU to our presenters for their time, energy and expertise!
You can learn more about our presenters on our General Session Presenters page and our Breakout Session Presenters page.
Service Project
USFN is excited to announce our service project for #USFNForum22. This year we will be partnering with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County to collect back-to-school supplies and student incentive gift cards.
Read more by visiting the PROGRAM page and navigating to the SERVICE PROJECT tab.
Read more by visiting the PROGRAM page and navigating to the SERVICE PROJECT tab.
Kudos to the Education Committee
The USFN Education Committee takes on a heavy load pulling this event together and we appreciate their dedication to creating high quality content for Forum! Special thanks to each of them:
Doug Oliver, Committee Chair
Christianna Kersey, Vice Chair
Roy Diaz, Board Liaison
Christianna Kersey, Vice Chair
Roy Diaz, Board Liaison
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Members
Hillary Prada Carrie Ward Ben Paden Caren Castle Diane Rosenberg John Kay Kip Bilderback Graham Arceneaux Heather Fuller Judy Newberry Teresa Hair |
Ex Officio Members
Michael Feiwell Lance E. Olsen Jeremy Wilkins Joseph A. Camillo Jr. Sally E. Garrison Jane Overbeck Lisa A. Lee Staff Liaison Aaron Wolowiec |
Administrative Details
COVID Policy
The health and safety of everyone attending in-person USFN events is our highest priority. At this time, based upon current CDC guidelines, as well as current state, city, and venue regulations, no vaccine, negative test, or mask requirements will be established for this event. All attendees are encouraged to exercise whatever precautions their discretion dictates as it relates to hand washing, social distancing, masking, or other preventative measures.
Registered attendees who exhibit signs of COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the conference should self-isolate and test negative prior to attending. Anyone who exhibits signs of COVID-19 onsite should immediately quarantine, alert both the USFN and venue staff, and coordinate a COVID-19 test.
Every attendee acknowledges and agrees they voluntarily assume COVID risks inherent in public interaction and agree to release, waive, and discharge USFN, the venue(s), and all related and affiliated individuals and entities from all claims directly or indirectly arising from their event attendance.
Finally, USFN reserves the right to institute more rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols leading up to the event and/or onsite should circumstances warrant, including but not limited to an uptick in cases or changes to local, state, or federal requirements or recommendations.
Substitutions
All requests for registration substitutions must be made in writing by 5 p.m. CT on June 1, 2022. Additional fees may be required based on the replacement’s membership status. After June 1, 2022, registration substitutions will be processed onsite.
Hosted Events
USFN members and associate members are not permitted to host events that conflict with scheduled USFN seminar activities, including but not limited to sessions, networking events and meal functions.
Content Disclaimer
All content, presentations, handouts, emails, website content, mobile app content, etc. provided by USFN in its publications, in connection with USFN events and otherwise (“Content”) is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice or a legal opinion. Every matter is different and poses a unique set of facts and circumstances. Legal advice can only be provided after analysis of all the facts and circumstances of a particular matter. In addition, all Content is current only through the date it is provided, and may change after that date due to changes in the law, custom, industry standards or best practices. We suggest that you consult with your USFN local counsel if you wish to retain a firm to provide legal advice on a particular issue or matter. Please do not hesitate to contact USFN for contact information for our firms for that purpose.
The health and safety of everyone attending in-person USFN events is our highest priority. At this time, based upon current CDC guidelines, as well as current state, city, and venue regulations, no vaccine, negative test, or mask requirements will be established for this event. All attendees are encouraged to exercise whatever precautions their discretion dictates as it relates to hand washing, social distancing, masking, or other preventative measures.
Registered attendees who exhibit signs of COVID-19 in the 10 days prior to the conference should self-isolate and test negative prior to attending. Anyone who exhibits signs of COVID-19 onsite should immediately quarantine, alert both the USFN and venue staff, and coordinate a COVID-19 test.
Every attendee acknowledges and agrees they voluntarily assume COVID risks inherent in public interaction and agree to release, waive, and discharge USFN, the venue(s), and all related and affiliated individuals and entities from all claims directly or indirectly arising from their event attendance.
Finally, USFN reserves the right to institute more rigorous COVID-19 safety protocols leading up to the event and/or onsite should circumstances warrant, including but not limited to an uptick in cases or changes to local, state, or federal requirements or recommendations.
Substitutions
All requests for registration substitutions must be made in writing by 5 p.m. CT on June 1, 2022. Additional fees may be required based on the replacement’s membership status. After June 1, 2022, registration substitutions will be processed onsite.
Hosted Events
USFN members and associate members are not permitted to host events that conflict with scheduled USFN seminar activities, including but not limited to sessions, networking events and meal functions.
Content Disclaimer
All content, presentations, handouts, emails, website content, mobile app content, etc. provided by USFN in its publications, in connection with USFN events and otherwise (“Content”) is for educational purposes only, and should not be considered legal advice or a legal opinion. Every matter is different and poses a unique set of facts and circumstances. Legal advice can only be provided after analysis of all the facts and circumstances of a particular matter. In addition, all Content is current only through the date it is provided, and may change after that date due to changes in the law, custom, industry standards or best practices. We suggest that you consult with your USFN local counsel if you wish to retain a firm to provide legal advice on a particular issue or matter. Please do not hesitate to contact USFN for contact information for our firms for that purpose.
