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Opening Remarks & Association Update
Presented by Max Stencer and Lauren van den Berg, MPC
Early bird pricing is available now for the National Mortgage Conference, but not for long.
Join mortgage professionals from across British Columbia for a full day of industry insights, practical strategies and meaningful connections.
The Vancouver Mortgage Symposium brings together industry leaders, experts and mortgage professionals to explore the issues, opportunities and ideas shaping today's mortgage market.
Register by May 29. A $30 late fee applies after this date.
Explore the day’s sessions, speakers and networking opportunities. Select a session to view additional details.
Presented by Max Stencer and Lauren van den Berg, MPC
Christine Boyle
Hear from British Columbia’s Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs on housing priorities and the issues shaping the province.
Christine Boyle was elected MLA for Vancouver-Little Mountain in 2024 and was appointed Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs in 2025.
Before entering provincial politics, she served as a Vancouver city councillor and was active on housing, community and affordability issues.
Presented by Monica Parkin
Learn practical ways to build trust, strengthen relationships and turn everyday conversations into referrals and long-term business growth.
Monica Parkin is Regional Vice President for Mortgage Architects, a TEDx speaker and author focused on networking, marketing, relationship building and referral-driven business growth.
Presented by Matt Imhoff
Explore how mortgage penalty insights can help brokers start conversations earlier, identify opportunities and better support clients approaching renewal, refinance or a move.
Matt Imhoff is a mortgage penalty specialist and educator who helps brokers understand prepayment penalties and Interest Rate Differentials so they can better advise their clients.
Presented by Ross McGowan
Presented by Leanne Conroy
Strengthen your alternative lending knowledge and learn how broader financing options can help you serve more clients, rescue difficult files and uncover new business opportunities.
Leanne Conroy is Regional Director of Sales at MCAN Home and has extensive experience in the mortgage industry, including a decade focused on alternative lending.
Presented by Sharon Davis
Explore how intention, professionalism and stronger relationships can help you become a trusted partner to clients, colleagues and other industry professionals.
Sharon Davis is an experienced mortgage planner and industry leader whose work spans mortgage brokering, mentorship, community involvement and industry service.
Presented by Jill Moellering
Take a practical look at the key areas of your mortgage business, including efficiency, return on investment and the information you need to stay in control of your book.
Jill Moellering is an award-winning mortgage broker, team leader and underwriting training coach who regularly presents to mortgage professionals across Canada.
Presented by Brian Hutton, M3 Group
Explore how AI-driven search is changing online discovery and what businesses can do to strengthen their content, brand and digital presence for the next generation of search.
Brian Hutton is VP Marketing with M3 Financial Group and specializes in digital marketing, search, AI applications, website optimization and online strategy.
Join a candid conversation on Canada’s changing housing landscape, first-time homebuyers, delayed homeownership and the broader implications for housing and mortgage markets.
Hosted by Lauren van den Berg, President & CEO
Join fellow attendees after the Symposium for an informal networking reception at the Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront.
Continue the day’s conversations, make new connections and spend time with mortgage professionals and industry colleagues in a relaxed setting.
Reception attendance is complimentary for registered Symposium attendees.
Reserve your place at the networking reception and continue the conversation with fellow attendees and industry colleagues.
We’re grateful to the organizations supporting this year’s Vancouver Mortgage Symposium and helping bring the industry together.
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We’ve secured a preferred room rate for Vancouver Mortgage Symposium attendees at the event hotel.
1133 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6E 3T3