MAY 21 – 23, 2024  |  NAPLES, FL

Full Agenda

The National Settlement Services Summit (NS3) agenda is annually regarded as timely, diverse and insightful. We present forward-looking education that is practical in a real-world sense. In keeping with our theme – At the Center – our interactive panels are focused on helping attendees fulfill their important role in the real estate transaction. Attendees can identify and capitalize on opportunities in a changing business and regulatory environment.

All times listed are Eastern.

Tuesday, May 21

Innovation Track

10 am – 6:00 pm

Registration Open

 
12:00 – 6:00 pm

Exhibitor Floor  & Networking Pub Open

1:00 – 1:25 pm

Opening Ceremony

1:25 – 2:10 pm

Keynote Address – Coming Soon!

2:10 – 3:00 pm

Streamlining the Real Estate Journey: A Consumer-Centric Approach

This all-star panel will discuss the many ways partners across the real estate transaction like you can make the process less cumbersome, faster and more transparent for the consumer.

Patrick Stone, Chairman and Founder, Williston Financial Group
Kosta Ligris, CEO, Stavvy

3 – 3:20 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors

3:20 – 4:10 pm

Building a Lucrative AfBA

Learn how compliant affiliated business arrangements can be a profitable opportunity. Title agents and their Realtor partner will share their experience as well as their expertise on when AfBAs are appropriate, how to build the operation and pitfalls to avoid.

Aaron Davis, CEO, Florida Agency Network
Andrew Duncan, CEO, The Duncan Duo Team at LPT Realty
Mike LaRosa, COO, Florida Agency Network

4:10 – 5:00 pm

Artificial Intelligence 360

Attendees will hear a comprehensive approach to implementing artificial intelligence. Learn how it is being applied today, the regulations around its use and how to overcome roadblocks.

Jonathan Holfinger, CEO, Northwest Title and Northwest Law
Jennifer Mason, CEO, TitleWise Technologies, Inc.
Tori Shinohara, Partner, Mayer Brown

4:55 pm

Make A Child Smile Community Outreach Event

5:00 – 6:00 pm

Opening Night Reception

Exhibitor Floor

9:00 pm – 12 am

Networking Nightcap

Tech Demos

12:00 – 5:00 pm
  • CloseSimple
  • ICE Mortgage Technology
  • Qualia
  • Secure Insight
  • SoftPro
*All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.

 

Wednesday, May 22

Innovation Track

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Registration Open

7:45 am – 5:00 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open

7:45 – 8:30 am

Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

8:30 – 8:45 am

Opening Ceremony

8:45 – 9:45 am

Featured Panel: Your Federal Regulators

Several agencies oversee professionals across the real estate transaction. Take this opportunity to hear from them directly as they share their sights and priorities for the industry.

Valerie Williams, Acting Director, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development – Atlanta Homeownership Center
Elizabeth Childers, Editor, RESPA News, October Research, LLC

9:45 – 9:55 am

Make A Child Smile Presentation

10:00 – 10:50 am
Concurrent

Innovation Track | Enhancing Cyber Defenses

Ensure the resilience of your organization in the face of ever-evolving cyber threats. Attendees will walk away knowing how to set up a strong cyber network, preventative measures to put in place and myth vs. fact around cyberinsurance.

Andrew Liput, CEO and Founder, Secure Insights
Jerome Magana, President, Securance Specialty Insurance Services

10:00 – 10:50 am
Concurrent

Compliance Track | Priorities of State

Much of the regulations faced by the industry are coming from the state level. Hear their concerns from a variety of perspectives.

Angela Crooker, Manager RESA Investigations Section, Agent Relation Division, Virginia Bureau of Insurance
Chuck Myers
, Deputy Commissioner, Louisiana Department of Insurance
Ray Wenger, Chief, Bureau of Investigation Division of Insurance Agency and Agency Services, Florida Department of Financial Services

11:00 – 11:30 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors

11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent

Innovation Track | Lender Panel: Driving Excellence in the Mortgage Transaction

Collaboration is key to growth in the industry. Leaders from the top mortgage lenders will share what they are facing today and what they need from their partners across the real estate transaction.

Lisa Steele, Chief Operating Officer, Mother Lode Holdings – Moderator
Kate Steineman, Senior Vice President, Business Execution Manager, Wells Fargo Home Lending

11:30 – 12:20 pm
Concurrent

Compliance Track | Coming Soon!

12:20 – 1:45 pm

Networking Lunch

1:45 – 2:35 pm
Concurrent

Innovation Track | Artificial Intelligence and Technology

Two savvy experts from the industry will discuss how artificial intelligence can be used as a tool to improve your business.

Bill Svoboda, Co-founder, CloseSimple
Sam Trimble, Vice President of Strategic Growth and Development, Fidelity National Financial

1:45 – 2:35 pm
Concurrent

Compliance Track | RESPA: A review of the latest actions

Stay up-to-date and compliant on the latest actions and priorities of state and federal regulators overseeing the industry. This is a must-attend for professionals across the real estate transaction and affiliated partners seeking to stay ahead in this ever-evolving industry.

Francis “Trip” Riley, Partner, Saul Ewing, LLP
Holly Spencer Bunting, Partner, Mayer Brown

2:45 – 3:45 pm
Concurrent

Innovation Track | Underwriter Panel: What you’re doing for your agents

Four accomplished leaders of the industry’s underwriters will share their perspectives on the trends affecting the industry and what agents can count on from their underwriter partners.

Jeff Bluhm, Executive Vice President, Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
Don Kennedy
, Senior Vice President, National Agency Division, First American Title Insurance Co.
Patrick Stone, Chairman and Founder, Williston Financial Group
David Townsend, SVP Agency Division Manager, Fidelity National Financial

2:45 – 3:45 pm
Concurrent

Coming Soon!

3:45 – 4:15 pm

Networking Break with Exhibitors

4:15 – 5:00 pm

Coming Soon!

5:45 – 7:45 pm

Networking Reception

*All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.

 

Thursday, May 23

Innovation Track

7:45 am – 12 pm

Registration Open

8:00 – 8:50 am

Women in Business Breakfast

space is limited

8:15 am – 12 pm

Exhibitor Floor & Networking Pub Open

8:15 – 9:00 am

Networking Breakfast with Exhibitors

9:00 – 9:15 am

Opening Ceremony

9:15 – 10:00 am

Coming Soon!

10:00 – 10:20 am

Networking Break with Exhibitors

10:20 – 11:10 am
Concurrent

Ethics and Well-being

Gain insights on the interplay between well-being issues and defalcations of funds or malpractice. Attendees will walk-away with recommended practices to promote well-being in the real estate industry.

Nicole Timpanaro, CEO, Fortune Title Agency, Inc.
Paula Zwiren, President, Zwiren Title Agency, Inc.

10:20 – 11:10 am
Concurrent

Technology Forum

Attendees are invited to join a guided discussion on the use and application of technology. Be prepared to share the successes and challenges you’ve faced along the way, so we can help move the real estate transaction forward.

Rick Diamond, Vice President – Agency Technology, FNF Family of Companies
Marvin Stone, Senior Vice President, Director of Strategic Initiatives, Stewart Lender Services

11:10 – 12:00 pm

Top Three Fraud Threats

This critical session will provide necessary takeaways on measures you can adopt to avoid mortgage payoff fraud, the red flags of seller impersonation fraud and the immediate steps you can take to mitigate ransomware attacks.

Ryan Cabrita, Chief Information Security Officer, Gulotta Grabiner Law Group, PLLC
Michael Holden, Vice President Strategic Agency Manager, Doma Title Insurance, Inc.
Katie Stewart, Vice President of Customer Success, CertifID

Noon

NS3 Concludes

*All times Eastern Time. Times and events are subject to change.