Tony Hawk headlines Optimal Blue's controversial user conference
- The inaugural Optimal Blue Summit will be held from February 3 to 5, 2025, in San Diego, California.
- A diverse lineup of speakers includes industry leaders and experts from Optimal Blue and prominent organizations.
- The event aims to provide actionable insights and networking opportunities to maximize lending profitability.
In the United States, Optimal Blue has announced a significant event for its customers: the inaugural Optimal Blue Summit 2025. Scheduled to be held from February 3 to 5, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, this conference aims to bring together industry professionals from various sectors within the mortgage industry. The event will feature a highly regarded speaker lineup, including the legendary skateboarder and entrepreneur Tony Hawk, who is known for his influences beyond sports, and for his philanthropic efforts in creating skateparks in underserved communities. Attendees can expect insights from notable figures such as Michael Fratantoni, Ph.D., who serves as the Chief Economist for the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), alongside Sasha Hewlett, AMP, the MBA’s Associate Vice President of Secondary and Capital Markets. The presence of Sarah Wheeler, the Editor in Chief of HousingWire, and representatives from Microsoft further emphasizes the multidimensional nature of the conference, aimed at enhancing understanding of current trends and technologies that shape the mortgage environment. The three-day event will provide a platform for discussions around Optimal Blue’s product roadmap, showcasing new features and product announcements. In addition to speeches and panel discussions, the conference is designed to facilitate networking opportunities among clients from both primary and secondary mortgage networks. These interactions will allow participants to share best practices and strategies to maximize productivity and profitability within their lending operations. Moreover, AI-focused panels led by experts from Microsoft will guide sessions on leveraging cloud technology and artificial intelligence to improve efficiencies in the lending process. The objectives of the Optimal Blue Summit 2025 center around equipping lenders with actionable insights that can propel their businesses forward in a competitive landscape. Through collaboration and shared knowledge, the summit promises to provide valuable resources for its attendees.