America East Small Business Lenders Conference 2026, presented by M&T Bank, will take place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, National Harbor, MD.
This cost-efficient opportunity to train your entire SBA lending team offers sessions for every role and level in SBA lending from underwriters, processors and closers to program managers, directors and bank Presidents.
Join over 400 new and seasoned SBA lenders and industry professionals from over 100 organizations, from Maine to Virginia on the Eastern Seaboard, for networking, educational growth, updates on new SBA programs and initiatives, and training on a variety of SBA policies and procedures. Our agenda is comprised of industry experts, SBA lenders, attorneys, and SBA officials.
Check out 2026's exciting schedule of events by downloading the conference package below!

America East provides training for all levels and roles in SBA lending. Speakers from SBA headquarters, SBA servicing offices and industry professionals present relevant and timely updates across all aspects of the SBA 7(a) and 504 lending process in both general and breakout sessions. From origination to liquidation, audit and everything in between, we commit to providing in-depth updates and training to your entire staff.
In the past, speakers from SBA headquarters have included SBA Chief of Staff, Associate Administrator for the Office of Capital Access, 504 Policy & Program Chief, 7(a) Policy & Program Chief, Director of the Office of Financial Assistance, and Director of the Office of Credit Risk Management, among others.

Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. Registering early will provide you the best selection of sponsor choices and exhibit table locations.
Additional sponsor attendee rates are the same as the current lender rates.
Sponsorship deadline is May 15th.

Lender Early rate is $499* (First 50 to register)
Lender Regular rate is $549 (after first 50 registered)
Lender Regular rate is $649 (after July 3rd)
Registration Closes 7/30/26 or once sold out.

Non-Lender/Non-Sponsors $2000*
Government tickets $450
Guest tickets $325 (both evenings)
Add Golf to your registration for additional fees.
CLICK HERE for a full list of all Tickets & Fees
Anirban Basu is Chairman & CEO of Sage Policy Group, Inc., an economic and policy consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland with an office in Orlando, Florida. The firm provides strategic analytical services to energy suppliers, law firms, medical systems, government agencies, and real estate developers among others. In 2014, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan appointed him Chair of the Maryland Economic Development Commission (2014-2021).
Dr. Basu is currently on the boards of the University of Maryland School of Law, St. Mary’s College, the University of Maryland Medical Center, the University System of Maryland Foundation, the Lyric Opera House and the Archdiocese of Baltimore School System. He is also on Truist Bank’s advisory board.
Dr. Basu earned his B.S. in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. He earned his Master’s in Public Policy from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government, and his Master’s in Economics from the University of Maryland, College Park. He acquired his Juris Doctor at the University of Maryland School of Law. He completed his doctoral work at UMBC with a concentration in health economics.
Don't miss him Tuesday morning 8:30-9:45am in our Keynote session!

PLEASE NOTE: There is a strict no suitcasing policy. Non-sponsors are not permitted to host events or distribute materials on premises. In addition, all sponsor-hosted events must be approved by the governing conference committee and must not interfere with already-scheduled conference events.
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