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2025 October Forum

The Credit Research Foundation is excited to host the final in-person Forum of 2025 at the beautiful Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa – a favorite location among the CRF Community! The Forum will offer educational sessions curated by industry experts and several opportunities for peer group networking – plus the opportunity to walk outside and sink your toes in the sand each day!

During this three-day event, you can participate in multiple education sessions, including several optional breakout sessions on Monday morning. The agenda will also include an 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 October Forum will take place at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

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Session Highlights

Reimagining Credit Operations: Unlocking the Power of AI Agents for Smarter Risk, Fraud, and Sentiment Detection
Explore how AI agents are transforming credit operations—improving risk analysis, fraud prevention, and customer insights for faster, smarter decisions.

Deepfakes and How AI Is Impacting You and Your Operations
Learn about the growing threat of deepfakes and AI-driven fraud—and what steps your organization can take to protect itself.

Critical Vendor Programs in Bankruptcy
Understand the essentials of critical vendor status in bankruptcy, how to qualify, and what it means for credit risk and recovery.

Unlocking Value in Bankruptcy: The Role of Official Unsecured Creditor Committees and Post-Confirmation Committees
Attendees will learn how these committees drive oversight, enhance transparency, and create measurable value throughout and beyond the restructuring process.

White Blaze Leadership: Finding Your Way to Lead Every Day
Gain practical leadership tips from the author of White Blaze Leadership to help you navigate challenges and inspire your team daily.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Implementing Electronic Signatures
A quick guide to the best practices, risks, and legal considerations when rolling out e-signatures in credit and AR processes.

Agentic AI Solutions: Transforming Credit and AR Workflows
See how next-level “agentic” AI is streamlining tasks and driving better outcomes in credit and AR functions.

Influence Skills: Secrets from Successful Credit Practitioners
Hear proven techniques from top credit pros on how to influence decisions and build strong relationships inside and outside your organization.

*Attendees can earn CEU credit at this Forum!

Hotel Information

Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Discounted Room Rate: $249/night
The discounted room rate is only available until Friday, October 3, 2025 OR until all rooms in the block are sold.
The hotel’s Leisure Resort Amenity Package Fee is OPTIONAL for anyone that books a room at our discounted rate. The package fee is $39 and includes:

  • High-speed internet in guest room
  • Two (2) beach chairs per day
  • Two (2) resort Welcome Beverages per stay
  • One-hour rental of non-motorized water sports equipment per day for up to two people (weather permitting) – select from skim board, paddleboard, boogie board or kayak
  • Two (2) fitness classes per day
  • $25 discount off any spa treatment (excluding hair & nail services)
  • 90 minute tennis court use, includes rackets & balls, per day
  • One-hour use of beach games daily (Giant Jenga, Connect 4, Bocce Ball, Horse Shoes)

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CRF Forum Registration Attendance Policy

If your need to cancel your registration for any reason, 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 within two (2) weeks of the Forum. The $150 processing fee is never refundable.