The Only Conference Focused On Underwriting & Operations Leaders
OPSCON
Irvine
Southern California mortgage ops executives meet November 9-10 at The Westin South Coast Plaza. OPSCON Irvine brings West Coast innovation, compliance updates, and vendor demos to help you win in 2026's competitive market.
Two high-impact days designed to help mortgage Operations Leaders work smarter, move faster, and stay ahead of industry change.
What Is
OPSCON?
OPSCON is the only national conference built exclusively for mortgage underwriting and operations leaders. No fluff. No vendor pitches disguised as sessions. Just the conversations, insights, and connections that move your career and your team forward.
Two days in Southern California packed with peer roundtables, expert-led sessions, and relationship-building moments you won't find anywhere else in the industry.
Why Attend
Built For
Ops Leaders
Actionable Education
Every session is designed around real operational challenges — not theory. Leave with tools and frameworks you can implement Monday morning.
Peer-Level Connection
Meet underwriters, processors, and ops directors from lenders of all sizes. The conversations in the hallways are just as valuable as the mainstage.
West Coast Energy
Southern California brings a unique perspective on the market. Hear from lenders navigating the West Coast landscape alongside national industry voices.
Leadership Development
Whether you're a team lead or VP of Operations, OPSCON sharpens your strategic thinking and helps you develop as a leader in this industry.
Cutting-Edge Tech Showcase
Explore the latest tools, platforms, and automation solutions built specifically for mortgage operations in our curated sponsor expo.
NAMMBA Network
Tap into NAMMBA's national network of minority mortgage professionals — building relationships that advance both your career and the industry.
Schedule
Event Agenda
Registration & Check-In
Pick up your badge, meet fellow attendees, and get oriented before the conference kicks off.
Welcome & Opening Remarks
OPSCON 2026 officially opens. Setting the stage for why mortgage operations have become the industry's true competitive advantage.
The Future of Operations in Mortgage & Housing Finance
A forward-looking view of how operations, technology, talent, and strategy are reshaping the future of lending — from market pressures to opportunity pockets.
Speed, Simplicity & Scale: Empowering Mortgage Operations to Serve Borrowers More Efficiently
A modern operations playbook showing how lenders are streamlining workflows, accelerating loan cycles, and scaling product offerings without massive IT overhauls or retraining staff.
Building Teams That Perform in Any Market
How leading lenders develop resilient, high-performing operations teams through smarter hiring, training, and leadership strategies — including the ROI of remote work vs. return to office.
Opening Reception & Expo Hall
Networking · Live Demos · Cocktails & Hors d'Oeuvres. The expo hall officially opens with early booth traffic, live demonstrations, and structured and casual networking opportunities. Sponsor recognition throughout the evening.
The Next Era of Mortgage Operations
Unpack what's shaping the mortgage market ahead — regulatory shifts, margin pressure, innovation, profitability, and operational resilience. A 360-degree view of what's coming and how operations leaders can stay ahead.
Modern Mortgage Operations: Driving Efficiency Through People, Leadership & Smarter Workflows
How organizations are improving efficiency by empowering their people, strengthening leadership at all levels, and breaking down traditional silos. Includes a look at how AI is beginning to support these efforts.
Tech Demo Spotlight
AI is no longer theoretical — ROI is showing up in lender operations today. Rapid-fire demos from leading fintech and mortgage tech innovators driving real results across origination and servicing.
Lunch, Networking & Booth Visits
Fuel up, make connections, and dive deeper with exhibitors during extended time on the expo floor.
The Big 3: Speed, Cost & Consumer Experience
How lenders are winning by locking borrowers in faster, reducing operational costs, and delivering tech-enabled closing experiences through instant title, digital scheduling, and eClosing.
The New Underwriting Playbook: Navigating Complexity in a Tight Market
How lenders are evolving underwriting workflows, reducing friction, and maintaining strong credit quality while managing margin pressure in a purchase-heavy, lower-margin environment.
Managing Costs Through Outsourcing
Strategies for controlling operational costs through outsourcing while maintaining quality and scalability in a changing market environment.
Smarter, Faster, Safer: Reimagining Underwriting with AI
How lenders are using AI-driven workflows and modern decision engines to reduce costs, speed up approvals, and strengthen compliance — while redefining the underwriter's role as a strategic risk expert.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Put Your Brand in
the Right Room
OPSCON Irvine delivers your brand directly to the mortgage operations and underwriting decision-makers who are actively evaluating solutions, approving budgets, and driving change at their organizations.
Title / Presenting Sponsor
Maximum brand presence — naming rights, keynote recognition, premier placement across all event materials and communications.
Breakout Session Sponsor
Branded session with speaking opportunity, direct engagement with a targeted audience, and logo placement throughout the event.
Branded Lanyards
Your brand worn by every attendee throughout both days — maximum visibility in one of the most cost-effective sponsorship formats available.
Coffee & Beverage Station
Your brand front and center during morning networking — signage, cups, and high-traffic engagement during the day's most-visited moments.
Snack & Networking Breaks
Exclusive branding during scheduled networking breaks — a high-visibility opportunity when attendees are relaxed and most open to conversation.
Custom Sponsorship Packages
Let's build something tailored to your goals. We'll create a custom package that maximizes your brand's impact across the Irvine event.
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View Sponsorship Opportunities2026 Partners
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Proud to partner with the companies powering mortgage operations forward.
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The Westin South Coast Plaza · 686 Anton Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
The Venue
The Westin
South Coast Plaza
OPSCON Irvine takes place at one of Southern California's premier meeting destinations — steps from world-class shopping and dining, and minutes from John Wayne Airport.
The Westin South Coast Plaza offers a sophisticated setting with state-of-the-art meeting facilities, flexible event spaces, and the kind of environment that makes two full days of learning and connecting feel effortless.
Talking OPSCON
Hear From The Community
Real conversations with mortgage operations leaders about what OPSCON means to them.
Ready to Get Ahead?
Join mortgage operations leaders from across the country at OPSCON Irvine — November 9–10, 2026.
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