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LendingCon 2025 set for Aug. 19-20 in Orlando, FL

LendingCon 2024 gathered more 800+ professionals to discuss lending

Renaissance Seaworld Orlando hosting LendingCon 2025 for hospitality and lending professionals

LendingCon 2025 will take place Aug. 19 to 20 at Renaissance Seaworld Orlando, bringing together hospitality investors, lenders, real estate investors, developers, and industry leaders. Jan Gautam, president and CEO of IHRMC Hotels & Resorts, founded LendingCon in 2021.

Vishnu Rageev R.
By Vishnu Rageev R.Mar 04, 2025
Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

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What to Expect at LendingCon 2025 in Orlando?

LENDINGCON 2025 WILL be held Aug. 19 to 20 at the Renaissance Seaworld in Orlando, Florida, bringing together hospitality investors, lending professionals, real estate investors, developers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders. The fifth edition will continue as a platform for knowledge sharing, networking and collaboration.

The 2024 edition concluded with more than 800 industry professionals discussing trends, challenges, and opportunities in the lending sector, LendingCon said in a statement.

Jan Gautam, president and CEO of IHRMC Hotels & Resorts, founded LendingCon in 2021.

Several congressional leaders and SBA executives discussed legislative priorities and the industry's outlook with lawmakers and Small Business Administration representatives at last year's event.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response and success of LendingCon 2024,” Gautam said. “The event offered a unique platform for industry leaders to come together, exchange ideas, and shape the future of lending. The engagement and enthusiasm shown by our attendees was truly inspiring. LendingCon is continuing to gain recognition within the industry, and we’re excited for its continued growth.”

This year’s event will include keynote speakers, panel discussions, one-on-one meetings, and exhibitions, the statement said. It will provide a platform to discuss lending and development practices and invite professionals from banks, fintech companies, credit unions, regulators, investors, developers, consultants, and policymakers.

The 36th Hunter Hotel Investment Conference runs March 18-20 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, Georgia. James Risoleo, CEO of Host Hotels & Resorts, will join Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, for the Bharat Shah Leadership Speaker Series on March 20.

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