Schedule

Sunday, October 26
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.	Transportation for Golf Players (Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club)
7:00 a.m.	Breakfast for Golfers (Hammock Bay Grill - off property)
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.	Breakfast for Community Service and Pickleball Players (on property; pre-registration required)
8:00 a.m.	Transportation for Pickleball Players, USOP National Pickleball Center (Off property)
8:30 a.m.	Golf Tournament (Shotgun Start) (Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club - off property)
9:00 a.m.	Transportation for Pickleball Players (USOP National Pickleball Center)
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Community Service Project Beach Clean Up: Save the Turtles! (Off property; pre-registration required)
10:00 a.m. – Noon	Pickleball Tournament (USOP National Pickleball Center - off property)
10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Convention Registration (Attendees & Exhibitors)
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Setup
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.	Luncheon for Golfers (Hammock Bay Grill)
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.	Golf Transportation Back to the Hotel
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Community Service Project Build-a-Bear (on property; pre-registration required)
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	New Members and Leadership Reception
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.	Women’s Welcome Mixer Sponsored by the Women’s Subcommittee
5:30 – 8:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception Exhibits Open

Monday, October 27
6:00 – 7:00 a.m.	Beach Fun Run 5k morning run on the beach to start your day.
7:00 – 8:15 a.m.	Breakfast with Puppies
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Exhibits Open
7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.	Convention Registration
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Hub Experience Tech talks and ELFA talks
8:30 – 10:00 a.m.	General Session Chair’s Address and Keynote Address Speaker: JAMES CRESS, ELFA Board Chair Vice President & General Manager Flex Financial, Stryker Keynote: JON GORDON, Leadership and Culture Expert
10:00 a.m. – Noon	Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area and ELFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Spouse/Companion Event JW Marco Island Day at the Spa (pre-registration required)
10:45 – 11:45 a.m.	Issue Breakout Sessions Fueling Growth: How Private Capital is Reshaping Equipment Finance Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Exploring Key Industry Insights and Global Perspectives Track: Regulations & Risk Text, Teams, Trust: Thriving with Tech for Across Generations Track: Tech Innovation & Emerging Trends\|Consumerization of Commercial Equipment Finance Supported by: Emerging Talent Committee The 80/20 Magic Formula Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights
12:15 – 1:45 p.m.	Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Luncheon Speaker: KELLI NIENABER, Executive Director, Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Keynote: KYLA SCANLON, Economic Commentator and Content Creator
2:00 – 4:00 p.m.	Refreshment Break in Exhibit Area and ELFA Hub
2:30 – 3:45 p.m.	Issue Breakout Sessions Data Driven Credit Risk Planning: Resiliency to Economic Changes Through Superior Data & Insights Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Your Executive Voice: Presence That Inspires, Influence That Sticks Track: Human & Professional Skills Supported by: Women's Council Bringing Equipment ABS to Market: Perspectives Across the Supply Chain Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Risk, Regulation, and Innovation: What’s Next for Equipment Finance Track: Regulations & Risk Supported by: Legal Committee
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.	People Power Reception
5:00 p.m.	Individual Company-Sponsored Receptions and Events

Tuesday, October 28
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Convention Registration
7:00 – 8:15 a.m.	Breakfast with Puppies
7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Exhibits Open
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.	Hub Experience: Tech Talks and ELFA Talks
8:30 – 10:15 a.m.	General Session President’s Report and Keynote Address Speaker: LEIGH LYTLE, President and CEO, ELFA
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Wellness Break in Exhibit Area and ELFA Hub
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.	Issue Breakout Sessions Apps 2.0: AI, APIs, and the Next Generation of Tech in Finance Track: Tech Innovation & Emerging Trends Supported by: Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Aligning for Growth: Insights from ELFA Leaders on Rethinking Economic Growth Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights M&A in Equipment Finance: Challenges, Opportunities, and What’s Ahead Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Energy Finance in the Age of AI - Emerging Opportunities for Equipment Finance Track: Tech Innovation & Emerging Trends Supported by: Climate Financing Committee Growing Capital: Funding Innovation and Resilience in Ag Equipment Finance Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Supported by: Equipment Management Committee
12:00 – 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Dismantle
12:15 – 2:00 p.m.	Outdoor Community Luncheon for all Attendees
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.	Issue Breakout Sessions The Power of Data: Momentum, Growth and Innovation Track: Financial & Operational Strategies and Insights Supported by: Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation Are You Tired of Winning Yet? ELFA Federal & State Policy Update Track: Regulations & Risk Leasing Without Borders: A Conversation for Global Lessors on Navigating Tariffs and Transformation Track: Regulations & Risk Consumerized. Embedded. Intelligent. Leveraging B2C Success to Guide B2B Innovation Track: Tech Innovation & Emerging Trends
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.	Closing Reception and Dinner – Beach Party
8:00 – 9:00 p.m.	After Glow Party

Hub Schedule
Monday, Oct. 27th
7:45 – 7:55 am	TechTalk - Kaaj
7:55 - 8:00 am	TechTalk - Alfa
10:15 – 10:20 am	TechTalk - Linedata Lending and Leasing
10:20 - 10:30 am	HubTalk - Why the Equipment Finance Industry Needs Standardized Credit Training Jim Giaimo, Chief Credit Officer-Commercial Finance Mitsubishi HC Capital America, Inc.
10:30 - 10:40 am	HubTalk - Using Social Media to Connect Nick Fong, Chief Marketing Officer & CTO AP Equipment Financing
1:45 - 1:50 pm	TechTalk - LTi Technology Solutions
1:55 - 2:05 pm	HubTalk - Investing in Impact: Community Involvement in Equipment Finance Eric Bunnell, President Arvest Equipment Finance
2:10 - 2:20 pm	HubTalk - AI and You: What AI Can Teach Us About Relationships Hilary Bilbrey, Co-Founder PEQ Performance LLC
Tuesday, Oct. 28th
7:35 – 7:45 am	TechTalk - Vero Technologies
7:45 - 7:50 am	TechTalk - Solifi
7:55 - 8:05 am	HubTalk - Grit & Career Transitions Jacob Fahl, KLC Financial
10:20 - 10:30 am	HubTalk - The Importance of Giving Back Nate Gibbons, QuickFi
10:30 - 10:50 am	HubTalk - Exploring Key Industry Insights and Global Perspectivest Diane Tate, Australian Finance Industry Association and Michael Rothe, Canadian Finance & Leasing Association
10:50 - 11:00 am	Prize Drawings