Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

1. Timeliness: Current, relevant topics demonstrating innovative, adaptable thinking.
2. Case Studies: Highlighting value through new or improved processes, strategies or products, and excellence in leadership or management.
3. Research/Benchmarking: Presenting trends and insightful data.
4. Networking Focus: Sessions promoting peer-to-peer networking and information sharing.
5. Market Relevance: Topics of interest to specific market segments (e.g., small ticket, middle market) or emerging markets (e.g., energy, infrastructure).

Additional Selection Criteria

• Each presenter/company may submit up to two proposals.
• ELFA member companies are prioritized, but non-members may also submit.
• Proposals should address critical issues related to the topics outlined above under “Session Topics & Issues of High Priority.”
• As applicable, proposals should identify qualified presenters. Panels should strive for diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and race.

Combining Proposals

When multiple compatible proposals result in a higher quality session, ELFA may ask individuals to collaborate on a single session. The program will be thoughtfully curated, potentially combining proposals and ideas.

Entries must be received no later than 11:59 pm EST, Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Entries will only be accepted electronically. Please click the button below to access the electronic submission form:

Submit Your Proposal

Please note: The submission form is electronic and uses a custom portal. We have found most people are able to access this portal; however, if you are unable to access the portal link from your work computer, we ask that you access the submission form from a personal device. All submissions must be submitted electronically.

The ELFA Annual Convention is the largest annual gathering of professionals in the equipment finance industry. Attendees are generally the most senior level staff, including CEOs, Presidents, General Managers, Marketing Directors, Sales Directors, Senior Vice Presidents and other professionals responsible for business development

• Presentation handouts from sessions will be posted on the ELFA website and in the ELFA Events mobile app. They will be offered free to registered attendees and will be sold to other individuals at a nominal cost.
• Handouts will not be posted without your express permission. Handouts will be posted in a PDF format, thus preventing individuals from tampering with or altering your original in any way.
• A well-attended session generally has 40 to 60 attendees.
• All convention attendees, including presenters, pay the ENTIRE convention registration fee. However, if a speaker is a consultant or academic who would not otherwise attend the ELFA Convention, the convention fee may be waived.
• Standard session rooms are equipped with a laptop, LCD projector, screen and microphone in a theatre type setting. If you have additional requests for room arrangements, those details will be discussed AFTER session approval.
• Every approved session will be notified by July 31.
• All sessions will be assigned an ELFA Staff Liaison to assist with the session process.