ELFA 64th Annual Convention: Momentum

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

James CressSpeaker:
JAMES CRESS,
ELFA Board Chair
Vice President & General Manager
Flex Financial, Stryker

Jon GordonKeynote:
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

Kelli NienaberSpeaker:
KELLI NIENABER,
Executive Director,
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Kyla ScanlonKeynote:
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

Leigh LytleSpeaker:
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 amTechTalk - Kaaj
7:55 - 8:00 amTechTalk - Alfa
10:15 – 10:20 amTechTalk - Linedata Lending and Leasing
10:20 - 10:30 amHubTalk - 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 amHubTalk - Using Social Media to Connect

Nick Fong, Chief Marketing Officer & CTO
AP Equipment Financing

1:45 - 1:50 pmTechTalk - LTi Technology Solutions
1:55 - 2:05 pmHubTalk - Investing in Impact: Community Involvement in Equipment Finance

Eric Bunnell, President
Arvest Equipment Finance

2:10 - 2:20 pmHubTalk - AI and You: What AI Can Teach Us About Relationships

Hilary Bilbrey, Co-Founder
PEQ Performance LLC

Tuesday, Oct. 28th
7:35 – 7:45 amTechTalk - Vero Technologies
7:45 - 7:50 amTechTalk - Solifi
7:55 - 8:05 amHubTalk - Grit & Career Transitions

Jacob Fahl, KLC Financial

10:20 - 10:30 amHubTalk - The Importance of Giving Back

Nate Gibbons, QuickFi

10:30 - 10:50 amHubTalk - Exploring Key Industry Insights and Global Perspectivest

Diane Tate, Australian Finance Industry Association and
Michael Rothe, Canadian Finance & Leasing Association

10:50 - 11:00 amPrize Drawings

Thank you to our sponsors