65th Annual Convention
Call for Proposals
ELFA is accepting educational session proposals for our 65th Annual Convention.
Due to high demand, ELFA may combine compatible proposals to create a stronger, broader session. We emphasize gender and ethnic diversity among presenters. Please avoid proposals that appear to sell a product or service.
Session Tracks & Topics of High Priority
We are organizing this year's program around ELFA's six research agenda pillars. These are the only topics we are accepting submissions on this year. Select the track that best aligns with your proposal.
Session Format
Session Length: 60 minutes
Panel Size: Up to 5 panelists
Expected Attendance: 40-60 attendees per session
Max Proposals / Company: 2 proposals
Sessions consist of a panel of experts facilitated by a moderator. ELFA member companies are prioritized, but non-members may also submit. Panels should strive for diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, and race.
Important Deadlines
| July 24 | All proposals submitted electronically by this date |
| Aug. 12 | Acceptance notices distributed to all submitters |
| Aug. 21 | Early Bird registration fee deadline |
| Sept. 11 | Final session descriptions and panelist names due to ELFA |
| TBD | Presentation decks due to ELFA |
| Oct. 26-27 | Convention session dates |
Selection Criteria
General Information
Audience
The ELFA Annual Convention is the largest annual gathering of equipment finance professionals. Attendees are generally the most senior level staff, including CEOs, Presidents, GMs, Sales Directors, SVPs, and business development leaders.
Handouts
Presentation materials will be posted on the ELFA website and in the ELFA Events mobile app, available free to registered attendees and at a nominal cost to others.
Registration Fees
All convention attendees, including presenters, pay the full convention registration fee. Consultants or academics who would not otherwise attend may be eligible for a fee waiver.
Room Setup
Standard session rooms are equipped with a podium, laptop, LCD projector, screen, slide advancer, panel table and microphones in a theatre-style setting. Additional room arrangement requests will be discussed after session approval.