LENDINGCON 2026 WILL take place next week at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida. The event will bring together investors, lenders, developers and operators to focus on hospitality transactions and investment activity.
The sixth annual event on Aug. 4 to 5 will feature the theme “Legacy in Motion: Reshaping the Future of Hospitality Investment,” LendingCon said in a statement. Programming will focus on market conditions and investment strategies, with sessions providing operational and financial guidance.
Speakers this year include:
“This year's conference will highlight the opportunities and challenges shaping hospitality investment, bringing together industry executives, government leaders, financial experts, and innovators who are driving the next generation of hospitality,” the statement said.
Last year’s conference drew more than 900 attendees and more than 90 solution providers. More than 200 hospitality lending and investment deals were closed in connection with the event. Participants included CEOs, economists and financial professionals who addressed economic conditions, development trends and capital markets.
“LendingCon has become a vital platform for industry leaders to collaborate, share insights and drive the future of hospitality investment,” said Jan Gautam. “We are excited to welcome the industry back for another impactful year.”
Sessions will include updates on government policy affecting lending and tourism, along with regulatory developments, the statement said. Discussions will address market trends, capital deployment and asset management. The agenda will also cover the use of 1031 exchanges and capital efficiency strategies tied to investment planning.
Additional topics will include alternative financing structures, economic uncertainty and commercial development, LendingCon said. Participants will examine green financing and sustainable development in hospitality projects. The program will also include discussions on operating models and investment structures.
The conference will also position networking as a core component, with scheduled interactions connecting capital providers and project stakeholders, the statement said. Organizers said the structure is intended to support deal flow and investment activity during and after the conference.
Also at LendingCon, experts will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming hospitality operations, lending, underwriting, guest experience, revenue management and investment strategies. There also will be non-stop live industry talks featuring hospitality executives, investors, developers, lenders and technology innovators discussing topics such as market conditions, capital availability, hotel investment trends, economic forecasts, emerging technologies and the future of hospitality finance.
