2024 ELFA Annual Convention Captivates and Inspires Global Leaders in Equipment Financing With a 14.3% Increase in Registrants
Washington D.C. – December 11, 2024 —The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) concludes its 63rd ELFA Annual Convention with an incredible turnout that solidifies the convention’s position as the leading event for the equipment finance industry. This year’s event, held from October 27-29, attracted a total of 1,159 attendees, marking a 14.3% growth from the previous year’s attendance in 2023. Building on this momentum, ELFA is already looking ahead to its 64th Annual Convention in October 26-28, 2025, in Macro Island, FL, where the industry will once again come together to share insights, foster innovation, and drive continued growth.
The convention welcomed 247 first-time attendees, reflecting the growing interest in the equipment leasing and finance sector and the association’s expanding reach. Participants hailed from six countries, including Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, France, Kuwait, and the United States, underscoring the international appeal and the global nature of the equipment leasing industry.
Attendees were engaged in a robust program, featuring 16 breakout sessions, covering a range of critical topics, trends, and innovations in the equipment leasing and finance industry. These sessions provided invaluable insights and fostered meaningful discussions, enabling professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the industry.
“2024 has been a milestone year for our Annual Convention, with record-breaking attendance and the broadest international representation to date,” said Leigh Lytle, President and CEO of ELFA. “We are thrilled to see such strong engagement from both new and returning attendees, and we remain committed to delivering high-value programming that supports the continued growth and success of our members and the industry as a whole.”
The ELFA Annual Convention continues to serve as the premier event for networking, education, and collaboration within the equipment leasing and finance sector. With a strong lineup of industry leaders, thought-provoking sessions, and unparalleled opportunities to connect, the 2024 convention reaffirmed its position as a cornerstone event for professionals across the globe.
For more information on the ELFA Annual Convention, please visit https://www.elfaonline.org/education-networking/2024/annual-convention.
About ELFA
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) represents financial services companies and manufacturers in the $1 trillion U.S. equipment finance sector. ELFA’s 575 member companies provide essential financing that helps businesses acquire the equipment they need to operate and grow. Learn how equipment finance contributes to businesses’ success, U.S. economic growth, manufacturing and jobs at www.elfaonline.org.
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