WELCOME TO
THE CREDIT RACES
2026 FALL CHICAGO CONFERENCE
Chicago sets the stage for one of our most anticipated events of the year. This fall, we’re off to the races as we tackle critical credit issues, emerging risks, and innovative solutions shaping the industry. Connect with fellow professionals, discover powerful resources from our vendor partners, and be part of a growing community that continues to thrive. Whether you’re looking to gain a competitive edge or expand your network, this conference will help position you in the winner’s circle. You won’t want to miss it.
Can’t attend in person? Attend the Chicago conference virtually via Zoom. You’ll get access to all recorded sessions and still be able to earn continuing education credits to help meet your designation requirements.
We Create Opportunities
Tap into the power of collaboration and connection at the 2026 NACM Connect Credit Races Credit Conferences. Discover new opportunities, gain inspiration, and build valuable connections with like-minded individuals who share your passion and drive for success.
We Think Along
We use our expertise and experience to curate impactful speakers, engaging events, and teambuilding activities tailored to your business objectives, fostering valuable connections and friendships throughout the 2026 NACM Connect Conference journey.
We Build Connections
We listen to your story to find out your business goals. Collaborate and connect with like-minded individuals. Gain opportunities to listen to inspirational stories and build connections. Join us and make lasting connections that will propel your business forward.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING . . .
OPENING
Keynote Speaker Chicago
8:30 — 9:30 a.m. CT | WEDNESDAY | OCTOBER 21
Genevieve Piturro: Purpose, Passion and Pajamas: The Power of the Human Connection to Transfer B2B Credit.
What if the key to lasting impact comes down to one timeless truth: People Power Everything That Matters.
In this interactive keynote, you’ll discover how one single pajama sparked a discovery with the power to drive the results that matter most to your sales teams, credit managers, and clients. Genevieve will take you on a journey that is equal parts eye-opening and heart-opening, revealing that the strongest relationships – and the most rewarding success – are built when we choose connection over transaction. When we lead with purpose, we also help our clients find deeper meaning in their work. And as trust grows, something even more meaningful happens: lasting partnerships form, and we become invested in a shared vision, inspired to show up as our very best. More than a keynote, this is an experience that shifts how you see yourself and the impact you have on others every day.
Genevieve Piturro is a former television marketing executive and VP who left the corporate world in 2001 to found Pajama Program (now Beyond Bedtime) after a life-changing encounter with a child in an emergency shelter. Over the past 25 years, the organization has grown into a national movement with 40 chapters, providing more than nine million pajamas and books to children in need. After leading the nonprofit for two decades, she transitioned to leadership development, creating the Purpose ACER program, leadership masterclasses, and Purpose Summits. An award-winning author and sought-after speaker, she teaches leaders to “Stop Bossing. Start Loving.” through purpose-driven, compassionate leadership. Featured by major media outlets including Oprah, TODAY, CNN, and Forbes, Genevieve continues to inspire audiences nationwide to lead with authenticity, human connection, and purpose.
CLOSING
Keynote Speaker Chicago
2:15 – 3:30 p.m. CT | THURSDAY | OCTOBER 22
Conrad Ragan: Risk Profile Deep Dive:
Key Trends Shaping Future Outlook.
As economic volatility persists and pressure mounts across supply chains, credit, and consumer sentiment, understanding your risk exposure in real time is more critical than ever. In this session, experts from Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) will dissect the evolving 2026 risk landscape—highlighting the macroeconomic signals, sector-specific stress points, and behavioral shifts that should be on every finance leader’s radar
Conrad Ragan is a Director with Alvarez & Marsal’s North American Commercial Restructuring practice, where he specializes in representing official committees of unsecured creditors in bankruptcy proceedings with a focus on implementing strategies to maximize creditor recoveries, the development and evaluation of financial models, business reviews and stakeholder negotiations. Mr. Ragan is a frequent speaker at industry events and serves on the Independent Standards Board governing U.S. commercial collections agencies through the CCA of A. He brings 20 years of corporate credit and lending experience in both large corporate and large financial institutions.
Mr. Ragan graduated cum laude from North Carolina State University’s College
of Management with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management and a minor
in Economics. Additionally, Mr. Ragan has a Master of Business Administration
from Wake Forest University where he was Dean’s Scholar.
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