2026 Event Calendar
Find conferences, workshops, webinars and networking opportunities happening in 2026.
Events
Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition
Focusing on the issues concerning asset managers, equipment appraisers and remarketers for over a quarter of a century, this conference and exhibition is a “must attend” event for anyone involved in equipment management. The conference includes multiple sessions that evaluate the current market conditions, portfolio quality and residual values for a variety of equipment segments. The agenda includes live, on-site inspections of specialty vehicles, along with off-site equipment tours at actual worksite locations. In addition, everyone you need to talk to is under one roof at the world-class conference and exhibition.
February 15-17, 2026
Amelia Island, FL
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Executive Roundtable
The Executive Roundtable is the premier event for presidents, CEOs and other top leaders within the equipment leasing and finance industry. This two-day session is designed to bring leaders together to discuss the issues of the day, to strategize about the future and to create lasting business relationships. Top-notch speakers and thought leaders have been invited to discuss topics such as forecasting trends in the equipment finance landscape; preparing leaders for the workforce of the future; protecting your company’s data opportunity and challenges in the capital markets; and the new lease accounting rules. Case studies will examine how some companies are managing and staffing regulatory compliance issues, costs and outsourcing. Attendance is limited to encourage interaction and networking and roundtable wrap-ups after each session will serve to pull all this valuable information together.
March 1-3, 2026
Naples, FL
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Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: March 2026
March 3-5, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
ELFA Funding Conference Scheduling: Brella App Introduction
Get ready to maximize your National Funding Conference experience! Our new scheduling app ELFA Event Networking, powered by Brella, is launching soon. With it, you can connect with funding sources and fellow attendees, book one-on-one meetings, and create your custom schedule before you even arrive at the conference. Join us Thursday, March 5 at 11am ET for a demonstration of the scheduling app catered for Funding Sources with some helpful tips for attendees as well.
March 5, 2026
Events
Innovation Lab Conference & Exhibition
The Innovation Lab Conference Exhibition is the premier forum for equipment finance professionals navigating a rapidly evolving technology and regulatory landscape. Purposefully designed to deliver real business value, this experience brings together industry leaders for practical insights, meaningful dialogue, and hands-on exploration of emerging solutions - equipping our members to make informed decisions and lead with confidence.
March 16-17, 2026
Nashville, TN
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Annual National Funding Conference
ELFA's Annual National Funding Conference is the premier event for funding professionals in equipment finance, helping the industry meet its funding needs for over three decades.
April 14-16, 2026
Chicago, IL
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Investors Conference
Asset-Based Finance (ABF) continues to gain momentum as a cornerstone of private credit, and equipment finance stands at the forefront of this evolution. Backed by hard-asset collateral, diversified portfolios, and predictable cash flows, equipment finance offers investors durable yield with structural protection.
April 30, 2026
New York, NY
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Legal Forum
For more than five decades, the ELFA Legal Forum has been the trusted gathering place for attorneys serving the equipment leasing and finance industry. In 2026, the Forum continues its legacy as the definitive venue for legal insight, strategic guidance, and peer connection.
May 3-5, 2026
Baltimore, MD
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Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables
Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables bring together equipment finance professionals for two days of focused conversation, practical insight, and meaningful advocacy. This summit is designed to help members engage more deeply within their sectors. Come exchange ideas with industry peers, explore regulatory issues shaping the market, and strengthen understanding of the forces influencing business decisions.
May 18-19, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
Lease and Finance Accountants Conference
Join the largest annual gathering of lease and finance accounting professionals in Orlando, Florida. This must-attend event keeps attendees current on the latest developments from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, international standard-setters, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies impacting the industry.
June 3-5, 2026
Orlando, FL
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Credit & Collections Management Conference & Exhibition
The Credit and Collections Management Conference Exhibition brings together credit and collections professionals, emerging leaders, service providers, and vendors across the equipment finance industry for three days of insight, strategy, and connection. This event is designed for professionals at every level of the credit and collections space, including senior executives, chief credit and risk officers, credit analysts, documentation specialists, collections professionals, and managers leading teams through today’s evolving business environment.
June 3-5, 2026
Orlando, FL
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Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: June 2026
June 10-12, 2026
Washington, DC
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Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: September 2026
September 23-25, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
Power of People Summit
October 1-2, 2026
Nashville, TN
Events
65th Annual Convention
October 25-27, 2026
Palm Desert, CA
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Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance: November 2026
November 18-20, 2026
Washington, DC
Events
Equipment Management Conference & Exhibition
Focusing on the issues concerning asset managers, equipment appraisers and remarketers for over a quarter of a century, this conference and exhibition is a “must attend” event for anyone involved in equipment management. The conference includes multiple sessions that evaluate the current market conditions, portfolio quality and residual values for a variety of equipment segments. The agenda includes live, on-site inspections of specialty vehicles, along with off-site equipment tours at actual worksite locations. In addition, everyone you need to talk to is under one roof at the world-class conference and exhibition.
February 21-23, 2027
Las Vegas, NV
Events
Executive Roundtable
The Executive Roundtable is the premier event for presidents, CEOs and other top leaders within the equipment leasing and finance industry. This two-day session is designed to bring leaders together to discuss the issues of the day, to strategize about the future and to create lasting business relationships. Top-notch speakers and thought leaders have been invited to discuss topics such as forecasting trends in the equipment finance landscape; preparing leaders for the workforce of the future; protecting your company’s data opportunity and challenges in the capital markets; and the new lease accounting rules. Case studies will examine how some companies are managing and staffing regulatory compliance issues, costs and outsourcing. Attendance is limited to encourage interaction and networking and roundtable wrap-ups after each session will serve to pull all this valuable information together.
February 28 - March 2, 2027
Naples, FL
Events
Annual National Funding Conference
ELFA's Annual National Funding Conference is the premier event for funding professionals in equipment finance, helping the industry meet its funding needs for over three decades.
April 12-15, 2027
Chicago, IL
Events
Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables
Capitol Connections & Best Practices Roundtables bring together equipment finance professionals for two days of focused conversation, practical insight, and meaningful advocacy. This summit is designed to help members engage more deeply within their sectors. Come exchange ideas with industry peers, explore regulatory issues shaping the market, and strengthen understanding of the forces influencing business decisions.
May 16-18, 2027
Washington, DC
Events
Credit & Collections Management Conference & Exhibition
The Credit and Collections Management Conference Exhibition brings together credit and collections professionals, emerging leaders, service providers, and vendors across the equipment finance industry for three days of insight, strategy, and connection. This event is designed for professionals at every level of the credit and collections space, including senior executives, chief credit and risk officers, credit analysts, documentation specialists, collections professionals, and managers leading teams through today’s evolving business environment.
June 14-16, 2027
Baltimore, MD
Events
Lease and Finance Accountants Conference
Join the largest annual gathering of lease and finance accounting professionals in Orlando, Florida. This must-attend event keeps attendees current on the latest developments from the Financial Accounting Standards Board, international standard-setters, tax authorities, and other regulatory bodies impacting the industry.
June 14-16, 2027
Orlando, FL
Events
66th Annual Convention
October 17-19, 2027
Washington, DC