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Thursday, April 23
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast
Thursday April 23, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
CR West and South
Fuel up for the day with breakfast!
Thursday April 23, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
CR West and South

8:00am EDT

Morning Welcome
Thursday April 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
CR West and South
Grab your coffee and get ready to ride the Waves of Innovation! The Fame team will kick off the day with a warm welcome, event overview, and inspiration for the days ahead.
Speakers
avatar for Ricky Alfaro

Ricky Alfaro

General Manager, CEO, Fame, Inc
As General Manager of Fame, Mr. Alfaro is responsible for growing Fame's business through key initiatives and bringing new products to market. He has 18+ years of management and process improvement experience and 14+ years of experience working with student information systems, financial... Read More →
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Steven Pabom

Director of Product Strategy & Operations, Fame
Steven is at the forefront of driving the overall product strategy for Fame, overseeing a diverse portfolio of products. With a remarkable 23 years in the Higher Education industry, Steven brings an extensive background in financial aid, boasting over 20 years of knowledge and expertise.Steven... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
CR West and South

9:00am EDT

Federal Update
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CR West and South
Sally and Tom will bring you the latest guidance on the One Big Beautiful Bill and what to expect in the 2026-2027 award year.
Speakers
avatar for Sally Samuels

Sally Samuels

Director of Compliance, Fame
Sally is one of the country’s leading authorities on Federal financial aid administration with 41 years of “in the trenches” experience. As a respected Industry leader, she is frequently called upon to speak at School, Accrediting, Regional and State conferences as well as... Read More →
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Tom Netting

CEO, TEN Government Strategies
Tom Netting has more than 30 years of experience working in government relations and public policy and has established himself as a leader in strategic policy development and advocacy in the fields of higher education and workforce development, elementary and secondary education... Read More →
Thursday April 23, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
CR West and South
  Financial Aid Track

12:30pm EDT

Lunch
Thursday April 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
CR West and South
Relax, recharge, and enjoy lunch.
Thursday April 23, 2026 12:30pm - 1:30pm EDT
CR West and South
 
Friday, April 24
 

7:00am EDT

Breakfast
Friday April 24, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
CR West and South
Fuel up for the day with breakfast!
Friday April 24, 2026 7:00am - 8:00am EDT
CR West and South

8:00am EDT

Morning Welcome
Friday April 24, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
CR West and South
Start your final day at Fame Forward with fresh energy and a look ahead. We’ll highlight what’s in store for the day, reflect on the week’s biggest insights, and set the stage for a strong finish filled with learning and collaboration.
Speakers
avatar for Ricky Alfaro

Ricky Alfaro

General Manager, CEO, Fame, Inc
As General Manager of Fame, Mr. Alfaro is responsible for growing Fame's business through key initiatives and bringing new products to market. He has 18+ years of management and process improvement experience and 14+ years of experience working with student information systems, financial... Read More →
avatar for Steven Pabom

Steven Pabom

Director of Product Strategy & Operations, Fame
Steven is at the forefront of driving the overall product strategy for Fame, overseeing a diverse portfolio of products. With a remarkable 23 years in the Higher Education industry, Steven brings an extensive background in financial aid, boasting over 20 years of knowledge and expertise.Steven... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
CR West and South

8:30am EDT

Will Your Educational Programs Meet New GE and OBBB Measures Clarified in Recent Rulemaking?
Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
CR West and South
This session will review the latest outcomes from ED's ongoing AHEAD rulemaking process, explain how they impact program eligibility requirements in the new Gainful Employment regulation and the new Accountability Measure established in the One Big Beautiful Bill and outline the likely standards that educational programs will need to meet in order to retain eligibility for federal student loans and grants.  
Speakers
avatar for Ron Holt

Ron Holt

Attorney, ROUSE FRETS WHITE GOSS GENTILE RHODES, P.C
Ron brings 41 years of experience in a broad range of commercial and general litigation matters in various industries regionally and across the country. He has a national practice representing institutions of higher learning in litigation, regulatory matters and business transactions... Read More →
Friday April 24, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am EDT
CR West and South
  Management Track
 

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