OPSCON Irvine

The Only Conference Focused On Underwriting & Operations Leaders

OPSCON
Irvine

Southern California mortgage ops executives meet March 22-23 at Cotality's Irvine Campus. OPSCON Irvine brings West Coast innovation, compliance updates, and vendor demos to help you win in 2027's competitive market.

Two high-impact days designed to help mortgage Operations Leaders work smarter, move faster, and stay ahead of industry change.

Date March 22–23, 2027
Location Irvine, CA
Venue Cotality: Irvine Campus
🌴   OPSCON Irvine — March 22–23, 2027 · Cotality: Irvine Campus, Irvine, CA   🌴

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.

200+ Operations Leaders
2 High-Impact Days
30+ Industry Speakers
1 Community. Your Community.

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.

Event Agenda

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Arrival

Registration & Check-In

Pick up your badge, meet fellow attendees, and get oriented before the conference kicks off.

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Opening

Welcome & Opening Remarks

OPSCON 2026 officially opens. Setting the stage for why mortgage operations have become the industry's true competitive advantage.

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
Keynote

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.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Session

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.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Session

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.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Expo Hall

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.

8:30 AM – 9:15 AM
Keynote

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.

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
Session

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.

10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Tech Demos

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.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Networking

Lunch, Networking & Booth Visits

Fuel up, make connections, and dive deeper with exhibitors during extended time on the expo floor.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout A

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.

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Breakout B

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.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout A

Managing Costs Through Outsourcing

Strategies for controlling operational costs through outsourcing while maintaining quality and scalability in a changing market environment.

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Breakout B

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.

Put Your Brand in
the Right Room

Cotality: Irvine Campus

Cotality: Irvine Campus · 40 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618

Cotality
Irvine Campus

OPSCON Irvine takes place at Cotality's Irvine Campus in the heart of Irvine's business district, with easy access from John Wayne Airport and the surrounding freeways.

The campus offers a modern, professional setting built for focused sessions and easy networking — the kind of environment that makes two full days of learning and connecting feel effortless.

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Address 40 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618
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Nearest Airport John Wayne Airport (SNA) — a short drive away
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Hotel Block Discounted room rates available for OPSCON attendees — details provided upon registration
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March in SoCal Expect mild, sunny spring days with temps in the upper 60s to low 70s — a beautiful backdrop for two days of inspiration

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 — March 22–23, 2027.

Register Now Become a Sponsor

OPSCON Irvine · March 22–23, 2027 · Cotality: Irvine Campus, 40 Pacifica, Irvine, CA 92618
Presented by NAMMBA — The National Association of Minority Mortgage Bankers of America

OPSCON Irvine — March 22–23, 2027 · Cotality: Irvine Campus