CFG Merchant Solutions is an Emerald Sponsor of this year’s Funders Forum + Brokers Expo, an event for the small business finance industry. As an industry leader, CFGMS is excited to attend, engage with like-minded professionals, and contribute to the discussions that drive innovation and progress in the funding community. 

Funders Forum & Brokers Expo Event Overview 

The Funders Forum, first held in 2018, has evolved into a unique conference in the industry, supporting the small business community. This year’s event, taking place from March 5-7 at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood, Florida, promises to be a valuable experience for attendees, providing opportunities to network, engage with industry leaders, and contribute to the advancement of small business funding policies. 

Agenda Highlights 

The Funders Forum + Brokers Expo agenda is packed with insightful sessions and panels, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience for all attendees. Here are some key agenda highlights: 

Tuesday 3/5: 

4:00 PM: Registration Opens 

6:00 PM: Opening Reception Day Club 

Wednesday 3/6: 

8:30 AM: Sponsor Zone Breakfast 

9:30 AM: Welcome to the Funders Forum and Brokers Expo 

9:45 AM: Keynote Speaker – Karl Rove 

11:15 AM: Panel – State of the Industry ft. CFGMS President, Bill Gallagher 

12:00 PM: Lunch 

1:05 PM: Panel – Financing & M&A in the Industry 

1:05 PM: Panel – Brokers Best Practices 

2:30 PM: Panel – Regulation, Compliance + Litigation in the Industry 

3:30 PM: Expert Speaker – Dr. Alex Lawrence PhD Artificial Intelligence & Chat GPT for Business 

4:30 PM: Closing Remarks 

6:00 PM: Evening Social 

Thursday 3/7: 

8:00 – 9:00 AM: Breakfast 

9:00 – 9:15 AM: Opening Remarks + Intro to Karl Rove 

9:15 – 10:30 AM: Keynote – Karl Rove 

11:45 AM: Marco Rubio 

12:00 – 1:00 PM: Lunch 

1:05 – 2:05 PM: Panel – Financing & M&A in the Industry 

1:05 – 2:05 PM: AWS Panel 

2:15 – 3:15 PM: Panel – Regulation, Compliance + Litigation 

2:15 – 3:15 PM: Political Panel 

3:30 – 4:30 PM: Keynote – Dr. Lawrence 

4:30 – 4:45 PM: Closing Remarks 

CFGMS Involvement 

CFG Merchant Solutions President, Bill Gallagher, will be a featured speaker on a guest panel about the state of the revenue-based financing industry. Attendees are encouraged to join this session to gain valuable insights into ISO relationships and trends in the revenue-based financing industry. 

To schedule a one-on-one meeting with CFGMS during the event feel free to contact us at info@cfgms.com We look forward to meeting everyone!