Events

Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables

May 18-19, 2026
Royal Sonesta Washington DC Capitol Hill, Washington, DC
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Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables offers professionals in the equipment leasing and finance industry a unique opportunity to engage directly with federal policymakers while gaining insight into the political landscape shaping the industry. This annual, two-day event features a strong policy in, policy out focus, pushing for stronger relationships between the industry and key lawmakers.  

The program provides attendees with the opportunity to address any industry issues head-on by bringing professionals in the equipment leasing and finance space together with federal policymakers to discuss these issues. These discussions translate into direct policy initiatives, ensuring that your voice is heard. It includes updates from key policy influencers and decision-makers while creating opportunities to share the industry’s perspectives with lawmakers. 

Participants will engage with industry peers, hear from thoughtful panels on top-of-mind issues, receive briefings on the latest legislative and regulatory developments, take part in advocacy training, and meet with lawmakers, staff and other policymakers on Capitol Hill. These discussions help ensure that the challenges and opportunities facing the equipment finance sector are clearly understood by those shaping public policy. 

By participating, attendees gain the insights, relationships, and advocacy tools needed to stay enlightened and help directly shape the future of equipment finance policy. 

Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables Includes:  

  • Fireside Chat with ELFA’s Chief Economist, Tim Mahedy and National Journal’s Editor-in-Chief, Jeff Dufour
  • Best Practices Sector Panel Break-Outs
  • Advocacy Training   
  • Networking with ELFA Members  
  • Opening Reception 
  • Public Policy Briefings
  • Fireside Chat with Leigh Lytle and Guest Speaker
  • Meetings on Capitol Hill 
  • Closing Reception  
  • Dinner with former Congressman Patrick McHenry who served as Speaker Pro Tempore in 2023 and chaired the House Financial Services Committee from 2023 to 2025