58th ELFA Annual Convention
October 27-29, 2019
Marriott Marquis Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Why Attend?
If you’re in the equipment finance industry, you can’t afford to miss the 2019 ELFA Annual Convention. This event is the largest and most important annual gathering of leaders in the $1 trillion equipment finance industry, and this year we are taking this vital force in the economy to our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.!
The vision for the future remains bright, with many equipment finance professionals able to point to real opportunities in a variety of sectors. Come to the ELFA Annual
Convention to exchange ideas and share best practices for innovating, winning business and leading in an age of rapid change. We’ll also focus on how to prepare for the next generation of equipment finance, from delivering value to customers, to leveraging new technology, to entering new markets. This is the premiere venue to discuss the leading trends, issues and solutions in the equipment finance industry.
When you attend 2019 ELFA Annual Convention, you invest in the success of your business, your staff, your industry and your career. You’ll enjoy unparalleled networking opportunities, high-quality educational sessions, a great lineup of keynote speakers and a first-rate exhibit.
Schedule of Events
Sunday, October 27
9:00 am – NoonJim McGrane Charity Bike Ride and Monument Tour
(pre-registration required, limited to 60 attendees)
10:15 am – 2:15 pm
Odyssey Brunch Cruise and Tour with Docent
(pre-registration required, limited to 150 attendees)
Donors are eligible for a free or discounted pass.
10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Convention Registration
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Community Service Project–Community Lodgings
(on property) (pre-registration required, limited to 60 attendees)
2:00 – 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Set Up
4:30 – 5:30 pm
New Members & Leadership Reception
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Women’s Council Reception
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Welcoming Reception
Exhibits Open
Monday, October 28
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Registration Open
7:00 am – 4:00 pmExhibits Open
7:00 – 8:15 am
Group Breakfast
8:30 – 10:00 am
Opening General Session
MICHAEL BESCHLOSS
Nation’s Leading Presidential Historian and Best-Selling Author
10:00 – Noon
Coffee Break in Exhibit area
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spouse/Companion Event
America’s First Home–Mount Vernon Tour and Luncheon
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
12:15 – 2:00 pm
Foundation Luncheon
MARCI ROSSELL
Former CNBC Chief Economist and Co-Host of SQUAWK BOX
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Coffee Break in Exhibit area
2:30 – 4:00 pm
Breakout Sessions
4:30 – 5:30 pm
International Reception
Evening Free for Private Entertaining and Company- Sponsored Receptions
Tuesday, October 29
7:00 am – 3:00 pmRegistration Open
7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Exhibits Open
7:00 – 8:15 am
Group Breakfast
8:30 – 10:30 am
General Session
JAKE TAPPER
Award-Winning Journalist; Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN
10:30 – Noon
Coffee Break in Exhibit area
11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Spouse/Companion Event
A Rare Glimpse—Private U.S. Capitol Tour and Luncheon
12:45 – 2:30 pm
NEW!! Community Luncheon for All Attendees
MARK SCHARENBROICH
Author of Nice Bike and Leadership Expert
2:30 – 3:00 pm
Coffee Break in Exhibit area
3:00 – 4:30 pm
Breakout Sessions
6:30 – 9:30 pm
Closing Reception & Dinner at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
Keynote Speakers
MICHAEL BESCHLOSSNation’s Leading Presidential Historian and Best-Selling Author
Michael Beschloss has been called “the nation’s leading Presidential historian” by Newsweek. He also has the largest Twitter following of any historian on earth. In presentations filled with anecdotes, humor, and stories almost too good to be true, Beschloss gives context to the crucial events of our time. Trained at the Harvard Business School in leadership studies, he offers a look at the leadership that has affected the course of our nation, describing the leadership skills essential to almost every kind of success.
MARCI ROSSELLFormer CNBC Chief Economist and Co-Host of SQUAWK BOX
Marci Rossell electrifies audiences nationwide, speaking on the nexus of economics, politics, culture and the media. Her animated style was honed when she served as the Chief Economist for CNBC. She takes complex economic issues and makes them relevant to people’s lives, families and careers. Prior to her career in broadcast journalism, Rossell served as Corporate Economist and Investment Spokesperson for OppenheimerFunds, one of the nation’s largest mutual fund companies. She began her career as an economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.
MARK SCHARENBROICHAuthor of Nice Bike and Leadership Expert
Mark Scharenbroich’s comedy path started when he founded a comedy troupe that performed at high schools and colleges. When the group disbanded, he went solo, combining his comedy with leadership training and messages about making connections. He and his wife, Susan, founded Scharenbroich and Associates, a motivational speaking and leadership training video production company. He quickly became known as an expert in developing leaders and transforming the culture of an organization. He is the author of the award-winning book Nice Bike: Making Meaningful Connections on the Road of Life.
JAKE TAPPERAward-Winning Journalist; Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent, CNN
Jake Tapper is an influential and award-winning American journalist who currently serves as Chief Washington Correspondent for CNN and as the anchor of the network’s weekday television news show “The Lead with Jake Tapper” and the Sunday morning affairs program “State of the Union.” Tapper has been recognized for being a fair and balanced commentator and critic. He comments on daily news, elections and popular culture items and brings an honest, smart and to-the-point reporting style to presentations and panels that breaks down tough issues while getting to the heart of the stories that drive American culture today.
Check out the Convention section at ELFA online
for the latest detailed information at
www.elfaonline.org/events/2019/AC/
