Welcome Luncheon
Kick off your Five Star Conference experience at the Welcome Luncheon! A great opportunity to jump start your networking and find out how to get the most out of your conference experience. Then hit the Exhibit Hall to learn what products and services can help you in your business.

LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
The Risk Equation: Evolving Trends in Mortgage Insurance 
From natural disasters to evolving regulatory demands, insurance continues to play a critical role in mortgage risk management and loan performance. This panel will feature experts from across the industry discussing the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in property and mortgage insurance, including force-placed coverage, hazard risk, and the impact of climate volatility on underwriting and servicing strategies.

LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
From Click to Close: Optimizing the Borrower Journey 
In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving housing market, effective marketing is more than messaging: it’s about connection, compliance, and conversion. This panel brings together top lending leaders to explore how mortgage companies are leveraging data, digital channels, automation, and community engagement to reach borrowers where they’re at. Panelists will also address fair lending considerations, brand trust, and the changing expectations of today’s homebuyers.

LENDING & ORIGINATION FORUM:
Unlocking Homeownership Through Education 
Empowering today’s borrowers requires more than financing—it demands education, transparency, and trust. This panel will explore the role of homebuyer education in expanding access to credit, reducing default risk, and building generational wealth. Hear from housing counselors, nonprofit leaders, GSE representatives, and lenders on innovative strategies to reach first-time buyers, support underserved communities, and integrate education into the origination experience.

Opening Night Reception 
Make the most of your Five Star Conference experience by joining industry elites at the Opening Reception, hosted by Freedom Mortgage. Seize this invaluable opportunity to network with clients and fellow professionals to explore potential new partnerships at the Omni's Texas Spice. 

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
First Things First: Fireside Chat + What Every Investor Need to Know Now
Kicking off REIF with a powerful fireside chat between Ed Fay and event host, Bryan Lysikowski, unlocking fresh insight into the investment landscape, capital trends, and aset class shifts. From CRE volatility to SFR strength, this session will help you think bigger and act faster. Start with the intel that drives smarter decisions.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Seizing the Shift: 5 Proven Tactics to Source, Acquire & Scale SFR Portfolios
What should you be buying right now, and how? This session unpacks the sourcing strategies, inventory types, and capital considerations behind today’s top-performing portfolios. Whether you're chasing REO, Turnkey, or BTR - this panel helps you pick your play.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Creative Capital: Lending Strategies That Unlock More Deals
Whether you're growing or pivoting, capital makes it happen. This panel breaks down nontraditional solutions to fund your next deal - even in today's uncertain rate environment. Think beyond the bank to unlock the deal.

Keys for Life Luncheon 
Hear from Freedom Mortgage on the State of the Industry and help us celebrate the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient and honor United States military veterans during a special presentation.

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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Scaling from 10-100 Doors: Tech, Teams, and Tough Lessons
From solo landlords to full-stack operators, this panel dives into what it really takes to scale. Hear how others overcame growth hurdles, chose tech wisely, and built teams that deliver. Grow smarter. Grow faster.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Unlocking Hidden Profits: Revenue Plays You're Probably Missing
Every door should be making you more. This session breaks down untapped monetization opportunities for operators ready to think beyond rent checks. Profit is in the margins, if you know where to look.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
5 Essential Strategies for SFR & BTR Success: Source, Rehab, Manage, Exit
From the first bid to final exit, this panel walks through the exact steps top SFR and BTR operators use to grow. Whether you’re acquiring REO, optimizing a rehab, or building a platform, these 5 strategies will sharpen your edge. Master the full SFR playbook.

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FORUM:
Your 5-Star Edge: Mastermind Breakouts + Expert Host Introduction
Before we break into peer-led mastermind tables, meet the expert facilitators who guided today’s sessions. Then roll up your sleeves for interactive small groups designed to turn insight into action. Leave with solutions, not just notes.

The Five Star Block Party 
A new way to connect and network with clients, the Five Star Block Party takes the festivities to the streets on the second night of the conference. Outside, in front of the hotel, the backdrop of the Dallas skyline and lively entertainment will provide a vibrant setting open to all attendees to enjoy. Lining the block, the Restaurants on Lamar will host sponsored gatherings adjacent to the Block Party where convenience and ambiance create the perfect balance for an incredible night of networking and exposure.   

MTECH FORUM:
From Automation to Intelligence: Unlocking the Power of AI 
Artificial Intelligence is no longer on the horizon—it’s already transforming mortgage operations. This panel will explore how AI and machine learning are being applied across the mortgage lifecycle, from underwriting and fraud detection to borrower communication and portfolio management. Industry experts and tech innovators will share real-world use cases, discuss regulatory considerations, and weigh the risks and rewards of AI adoption in a highly regulated environment.

Ternus Network Meeting
INVITATION ONLY FOR TERNUS NETWORK MEMBERS

Ternus invites its network members to attend this exclusive session.

    

This is a private event for Ternus Network Members. 

MTECH FORUM:
Keynote Address
Details to be announced.

MTECH FORUM:
Digital Gatekeepers: Defending Data in the Mortgage Space 
As mortgage companies digitize more of their operations, the risks to data security and consumer trust grow exponentially. This panel brings together cybersecurity experts, legal advisors, and tech leaders to explore the evolving threat landscape, from ransomware and phishing to vendor vulnerabilities and AI-driven attacks. Panelists will share best practices for risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, incident response, and building a cyber-resilient servicing and lending infrastructure. 

MTECH FORUM:
Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Embracing the Tech Revolution 
Emerging technologies and solutions are redefining how mortgage lenders and servicers must operate. This panel highlights cutting-edge innovations, from blockchain and digital closings to advanced analytics and customer experience platforms, that are driving efficiency, transparency, and competitive advantage. Industry executives and subject-matter experts will share success stories and discuss the challenges and advantages of implementing new technologies across the mortgage space.

Women in Housing Leadership Awards Luncheon
Join Five Star in celebrating the tremendous achievements of remarkable businesswomen whose contributions continue to impact the housing and mortgage servicing industries. Meet this year's outstanding Women in Housing finalists and hear from a selection of industry-leading woman executives during an exclusive panel delving into the struggles and triumphs they have encountered while building their careers within our industry.

Lunch | 11:30 a.m.
Awards Program | 12:00 p.m.

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