Power of People Summit
Explore Three Learning Tracks
The 2026 Power of People Summit features three distinct learning tracks designed to address the evolving needs of today’s workforce and workplace.
Developed and led by ELFA’s Women, Emerging Leaders, Inclusion, and Human Capital Subcommittees, each track offers targeted sessions, practical insights, and meaningful conversations to help attendees strengthen their leadership skills, support their teams, and build more connected, high-performing organizations.
*Attendees can explore sessions across all three tracks and create an experience aligned with their professional goals, workplace challenges, and areas of interest.
Joint keynote sessions will bring the full Summit community together to examine the future of artificial intelligence, gain insights into the current state of the U.S. economy, and explore how the equipment finance industry can prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Track 1: Momentum Through Leadership
Presented by ELFA’s Women’s Subcommittee
Hear leaders from across the equipment finance industry share practical insights, career experiences, and strategies for leading with confidence and purpose. Topics include building meaningful professional relationships, expanding your influence, and turning lessons learned into lasting momentum.
Track 2: Leaders on the Rise
Presented by ELFA’s Emerging Leaders Subcommittee
Build the skills and perspective needed to lead in a rapidly changing industry. Programming will address upskilling in the age of AI, authentic leadership, the value of earning the CLFP designation, and opportunities to learn directly from established industry leaders.
Track 3: Culture That Performs
Presented by ELFA’s Inclusion Subcommittee
Discover how inclusive, people-centered cultures can improve performance, engagement, and connection. Conversations will focus on coaching cultures, mental health in today’s workplace, effective Employee Resource Groups, and the role of authenticity and inclusion in the age of AI.
*Principles of Equipment Leasing & Finance Workshop attendees will also have access to the Power of People keynote addresses, lunches, and networking opportunities.
Make the Case to Attend
The 2026 Power of People Summit is a valuable opportunity to grow your skills, gain timely industry insights and bring back new ideas that can support your team and company.
Need approval to attend? Download our email template to help explain the value of the summit to your supervisor and justify the investment in your professional development.
2026 Power of People Summit Sponsors
2026 Annual Sponsor:
Contact Steve Wafalosky at [email protected] or 440-247-1060 to learn more about available opportunities and find the right sponsorship for your company.