2026 March Forum

We’re excited to return to Charleston, SC for our first Forum of 2026!  The March Forum offers educational sessions curated by industry experts and several opportunities for networking with both credit executives and service providers.

During this three-day event, you can participate in multiple education sessions, including optional breakout sessions that will take place on Monday morning. The agenda will also include a personal development session and the Open Forum session on the final day – allowing attendees to ask questions about current challenges and share best practices. IN ADDITION, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with the various industry service providers who may have the solutions your team needs to overcome today’s challenges.

The March Forum will take place at the Charleston Marriott in Charleston, SC.

Agenda Highlights

Highlights from the March Forum agenda will be shared as we get closer to the event. A full agenda with detailed session descriptions will also be made available.

Meeting Highlights:

  • Education-Focused Agenda
  • Executive Leadership Roundtable
  • Peer-to-Peer Networking
  • Personal Development

Hotel Information

Charleston Marriott
170 Lockwood Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29403

CRF group rate: $229/night +tax/fees
*Must mention Credit Research Foundation Forum when reserving or use link provided below for online reservations
Limited rooms available at this rate.
Room block closes February 27, 2026.

A link to make your hotel reservation online at our discounted rate will be made available.
To Reserve by phone: 800-649-9375
Don’t forget to mention the Credit Research Foundation event/Forum if you call to reserve.

CRF Forum Registration Attendance Policy

All registration rates include a $150 processing fee, which is not refundable.

Having accurate attendance numbers is vital to our planning process. Therefore, if your plans change and you are unable to attend, please extend us the courtesy of notification! Monetary guarantees are provided to the hotel, and materials are produced and shipped 2 weeks prior to each event. Therefore, absolutely NO refunds of registration fees will be allowed unless notification is received in advance of that window.