Networking. Education. Fun.
The American Association of Private Lenders is the oldest and largest national association for the private lending industry. Each year we host the nation’s largest private lending event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, featuring the right mix of comprehensive education, networking, and of course plenty of classic Vegas fun.
The Highlight Reel
Certification Classes • VIP Nightclub Reception • Excellence Awards • 15+ Educational Sessions & Panels • Private Lender Roundtables • Packed Vendor Hall • Networking Reception • Official After Party
Networking. Education. Fun.
The American Association of Private Lenders is the oldest and largest association for the private lending industry. Each year we host the nation’s largest private lending event at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, featuring the right mix of comprehensive education, networking, and of course plenty of classic Vegas fun.
The Highlight Reel
Certification Classes • VIP Nightclub Reception • Excellence Awards • 15+ Sessions & Panels • Private Lender Roundtables • Packed Vendor Hall • Networking Reception • Official After Party
At A Glance.
#AAPLannual brings together owner-operators and c-suite executives from across the private lender, broker, capital, and service provider spaces. If you are serious about your involvement in the private lending industry, our conference is the place to be.
Considering 2025 Annual Conference Sponsorship?
Your sponsorship helps us champion the private lending profession and lift up the industry year-round. From legislative advocacy, to maintaining the industry’s ethical standards and bringing more and better value to our members, thank you for your support.
Conference Overview & Schedule.
We curate topics and speakers to add real value to attendees’ businesses. You’ll walk away from sessions feeling inspired, informed, and ready to tackle the challenges of today’s market. We promise: no pitch decks or sales presentations.
All activities are Pacific Time in Caesars Palace’s Conference Center – Promenade Level – unless otherwise noted. Event schedule subject to change.
Conference Overview & Schedule.
We carefully curate topics and speakers to add real value to attendees’ businesses. We promise: no pitch decks or sales presentations.
All activities are Pacific Time in Caesars Palace’s Conference Center – Promenade Level – unless otherwise noted. Schedule subject to change.
MONDAY, NOV. 10
CERTIFICATION CLASSES &
VIP RECEPTION
9:00AM – 5:30PM
Certified Private Lender Associate
Certified Fund Manager 201
AAPL Members Only
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Friday, Nov. 7
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm Registration
1:00PM – 5:00PM
Exhibitor Check-In & Setup
Exhibit Hall Floorplan (not to scale)
8:00PM – 10:00PM
Exclusive VIP Reception
Location TBA
RSVP Required
Registration closes 12:00PM CST Friday, Nov. 7
No Walk-Ups: Check the AAPL Conference App to Confirm RSVP
TUESDAY, NOV. 11
MAIN SESSION DAY
7:30AM – 5:00PM
Registration & Exhibit Hall Open
Breakfast
8:30AM – 11:45AM
Morning Main Stage Sessions
11:45AM – 1:00PM
Lunch (Not Provided)
1:00PM – 4:45PM
Afternoon Concurrent Breakout Sessions
5:00PM – 6:00PM
Private Lender Roundtables
5:00PM – 7:00PM
Networking Reception
7:00PM – 9:00PM
After Party TBA
This conference is the one in which key principals of every major institution show up. Effectively this is a room of #decisionmakers.”
The AAPL Annual Conference gives our team the chance to celebrate our industry while staying up-to-speed on best practices, legislative updates, new tax initiatives and technological break-throughs. It has been fun to see AAPL grow the conference around a growing industry these past 10 years.”
… Absolutely one of the best! It’s not one session; it’s not the same thing again and again. You can decide which track and what subject has really interested you. [2023 is] probably one of the most packed AAPL conferences that I’ve seen historically and definitely two and a half to three times bigger than any other conference I attended this year.”
Every year, Bridge Loan Network looks forward to attending the AAPL Conference because not only are we always meeting amazing potential clients, vendors, and partners but we also get an unmatched level of education and a pulse of today’s industry.”
I thought it was exceptionally well run. The venue was phenomenal. …The quality of attendees was really impressive. It was a really good mix of vendors but also other investors. The roundtables offered a really great opportunity to talk to other people and get a sense of best practices. So overall it was a phenomenal experience. In a world with more and more lending events, this is one that we will earmark prioritize coming to.”
I’m really appreciative that there’s a lot more avenues being offered to the medium-size shops and the up-and-coming organizations in the space. All aspects and all peoples in the industry [are represented]. I would definitely recommend anyone who is in the space to attend. I just love the direction it’s going, and I can’t say enough about the value that I get coming to this conference.”
I’m having a fantastic time. As an exhibitor I have been to so many conferences where there was not very much thought put into the exhibitor experience. For example, something very simple is coffee in the morning for the exhibitors. Very well thought out—the direction of traffic for interaction between the attendees and exhibitors has been fantastic. We’re looking forward to next year.”
Sponsors.
Your sponsorship helps us champion the private lending profession and lift up the industry year-round. From legislative advocacy, to maintaining the industry’s ethical standards and bringing more and better value to our members, thank you for your support.
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Exhibitors & Others
Speakers.
With more than 15 sessions and interactive roundtables, you’ll hear from experts on every facet of the private lending industry. Gain direct access to leading private lending professionals and service providers to learn the latest strategies transforming the industry.
At #AAPLannual, you’ll find 45+ speakers — they are the Who’s Who of the private lending industry.
Registration.
AAPL member tickets are always $699 with free RSVP to our VIP Reception. You may select up to the number of seats in your AAPL membership; all additional employees should be registered at the non-member rate.
Non-member tickets to the main day of the conference are $699 during Early Bird, then $899 online after July 31 and $999 as a walk-up. Non-Member RSVP to the VIP Reception is an additional $199.
VIP Reception ticketing for both members and non-members typically reaches space capacity a week before the event. Only attendees with an RSVP on their ticketing or with prior written (email) authorization by AAPL staff are permitted entry.
Important Registration Information.
Not finding the answers to your questions? Check out our FAQs.
>> Reserve Your Hotel
The 2025 AAPL Room Block is open! It WILL sell out, book now to ensure your reservation. To book outside our block, visit Caesars Palace’s room reservations.
>> About Membership Bundles
Bundle AAPL membership with ticketing and save $100!
>> AAPL Certifications (Members Only)
Registration deadline is 12PM CST on Friday, November 9. You must purchase and pass Certified Fund Manager 101 (available online here) prior to attending CFM 201 at the conference.
>> Media Release
By registering, you agree to our Media Release & Liability Waiver.
>> Cancellation & Refund Policy
Cancellation/refund requests are subject to a $50 per ticket cancellation fee and must be received by 12:00PM CST on August 31, 2025. Refund will be less the amount of any bundled AAPL membership due to the digital nature of associated benefits. Conference attendee substitutions may be requested via email at contact@aaplonline.com and are subject to AAPL’s discretion.
