2026 Presidents & Senior Executives Meeting

Starts:  Jan 28, 2026 09:00 (ET)
Ends:  Jan 30, 2026 17:00 (ET)

Presidents and Senior Executives of factoring organizations have unique needs. One of the best ways to help with your strategic planning is to spend time discussing those issues with other Presidents and Senior Executives in the factoring industry. This meeting is designed to facilitate that discussion.

The second component of our meeting will concentrate on networking. We will begin on Wednesday evening with a Welcome Reception. Breakfast and lunch will be held together to give you a chance to network with the other attendees. Dinner on Thursday evening will also be included.

The Venue: Casa de Campo - La Romano, Dominican Republic

The Schedule:

  • January 28 - 30, 2026

Some of the Topics Covered:

  • State of the Industry
  • Marketing
  • Negotiations
  • How to Generate Business in 2026
  • Regulations
  • Planning for the Future
  • Funding Options
  • New Products
  • Legal Issues
  • Staffing
  • Cybercrime
  • Supply Chain Issues & Stressors
  • Technology
  • Additional Topics TBA 

Moderators:

  • Matt Begley - COO/CFO, Republic Business Credit, LLC
    As a member of the board, Matt leads client management staff across Republic's suite of products, bringing more than 20 years of middle market lending experience including being the CEO & founder of a nationwide commercial finance company, Division President of a Fortune 100 firm. Matt serves as a board member of the Secured Finance Network and its California Chapter of the SFnet. Matt has a BA from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and an MBA from Pepperdine University. Matt resides in California with his family.

  • Vince Mancuso, CAEF - EVP, Heritage Bank of Commerce/ Bay View Funding
    Vince Mancuso has a career spanning over 25 years in commercial finance. He is currently the EVP of Heritage Bank of Commerce/Bay View Funding where he is responsible for leading the origination effort, managing a deep bench of portfolio development officers and indirect growth initiatives. Most recently, he was Managing Director of Haversine Funding where his responsibilities encompassed overseeing underwriting, nurturing crucial lender finance client relationships, expanding their network and industry partnerships, and playing a key role in shaping their broader strategic vision for the management company. Prior to joining Haversine, Vince held the position of President and CEO at a prominent North American commercial finance company, where he demonstrated his exceptional leadership skills. In addition to his operational duties, Vince holds a CAEF designation from the International Factoring Association, underlining his commitment to advancing the commercial finance industry.

Accommodations:

Room block information will be sent to attendees after registration

Fee: The fee for this meeting is $1,645 (IFA Members Only). This meeting is limited to two attendees per company. Attendees must have a minimum of five years' experience in Factoring and have a Senior Executive level position

The meeting will run from 8am - 4pm on Thursday and 8am - 1pm on Friday, with a reception on Wednesday evening and a group dinner on Thursday Evening. The fee includes tuition, course materials, breakfasts, coffee breaks, luncheons, Welcome Reception and the Thursday evening dinner.

Event Registration Cancellation Policy:

  • On or before October 20, 2025: Full account credit or refund minus a 10% cancellation fee.
  • October 21 – December 20, 2025: Account credit minus a 50% cancellation fee.

  • After December 20, 2025: No credits or refunds will be issued for cancellations, regardless of reason.

Attendee Substitutions:

  • Attendee substitutions are allowed up to January 11, 2026, at no charge.
  • Substitutes must have a minimum of five years’ experience in factoring and hold a senior executive-level position.
  • Room name substitutions will not be allowed after January 11, 2026.

Hotel Cancellation Policy (Set by the Hotel)

  • Please note: The hotel’s cancellation and refund policies are set by the property and are outside of IFA’s control. No exceptions can be made to these terms under any circumstances.
  • A 50% deposit (plus taxes) is required at the time of booking.
  • Full prepayment is due by December 27, 2025. The remaining balance will be automatically charged to the credit card on file unless alternate arrangements are made.
  • Guests must book via the official web link or submit a signed credit card authorization form.


Hotel Refund Schedule:

  • Through November 27, 2025: Full refund of hotel deposit.
  • November 28 – December 27, 2025: 50% of the total stay will be charged. Remaining balance will be refunded.
  • After December 27, 2025: No refunds. The full stay amount will be charged.

Hotel Name Changes:

  • Name changes for hotel reservations are not permitted within 15 days of group arrival (after January 11, 2026).

Location

Casa de Campo
Carretera La Romana - Higuey Hwy
La Romano, 0