Events
ELFA offers a wide range of learning and networking opportunities to help our members engage with industry peers, grow their knowledge and skills, and ultimately help their own companies succeed. Many of our events feature insightful panels and fireside chats with industry leaders, outside experts, and notable thought leaders who can speak to key trends driving our industry and the economy overall.
We provide programming in a variety of formats to suit our members' needs, both in-person and online/virtual.
Webinar
Brain Health at Work: Building Focus, Resilience, and Long Term Well Being
June 18, 2026
Dr. Dung Trinh from the Healthy Brain Clinic returns to explore how brain health is influenced by the interconnected roles of the body, mind, and purpose. Join us on Thursday, June 18, 2:00 PM ET for a practical and inclusive conversation on brain health, exploring how physical habits, mental resilience, and a sense of purpose work together to support focus, performance, and long term well being—at work and beyond.
Upcoming Events
Events
Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: June 2026
June 10-12, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: September 2026
September 23-25, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
The Power of People Summit
October 1-2, 2026
Nashville, TN
Events
65th Annual Convention
October 25-27, 2026
Palm Desert, CA
Events
2027 Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition
Focusing on the issues concerning asset managers, equipment appraisers and remarketers for over a quarter of a century, this conference and exhibition is a “must attend” event for anyone involved in equipment management. The conference includes multiple sessions that evaluate the current market conditions, portfolio quality and residual values for a variety of equipment segments. The agenda includes live, on-site inspections of specialty vehicles, along with off-site equipment tours at actual worksite locations. In addition, everyone you need to talk to is under one roof at the world-class conference and exhibition.
February 21-23, 2027
Las Vegas, NV
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2027 Executive Roundtable
The Executive Roundtable is the premier event for presidents, CEOs and other top leaders within the equipment leasing and finance industry. This two-day session is designed to bring leaders together to discuss the issues of the day, to strategize about the future and to create lasting business relationships. Top-notch speakers and thought leaders have been invited to discuss topics such as forecasting trends in the equipment finance landscape; preparing leaders for the workforce of the future; protecting your company’s data opportunity and challenges in the capital markets; and the new lease accounting rules. Case studies will examine how some companies are managing and staffing regulatory compliance issues, costs and outsourcing. Attendance is limited to encourage interaction and networking and roundtable wrap-ups after each session will serve to pull all this valuable information together.
February 28 - March 2, 2027
Naples, FL
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2027 Annual National Funding Conference
ELFA's Annual National Funding Conference is the premier event for funding professionals in equipment finance, helping the industry meet its funding needs for over three decades.
April 12-15, 2027
Chicago, IL
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2027 Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables
Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables bring together equipment finance professionals for two days of focused conversation, practical insight, and meaningful advocacy. This summit is designed to help members engage more deeply within their sectors. Come exchange ideas with industry peers, explore regulatory issues shaping the market, and strengthen understanding of the forces influencing business decisions.
May 16-18, 2027
Washington, DC
2026 Event Calendar
Find conferences, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities happening in 2026.
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