Must-Have Resources from ELFA’s Innovation Experience
ELFA’s Innovation Experience, the dynamic, year-round program to advance momentum in innovation throughout the industry, includes webinars and podcasts to drive the continual conversation.
Innovation Experience AI Webinar Series
ELFA’s series of five webinars devoted to building a foundational knowledge of AI in our industry is now available on demand. Tune in as industry experts guide you through topics ranging from building a foundational knowledge of AI, to empowering you with the tools you need to lead practical AI change in your organization, to a technical deep dive. Watch here.
Innovation Experience AI Webinar Series
As part of ELFA’s year-round Innovation Experience to turn innovative
thinking into action, delve into in-depth interviews with top experts
and industry leaders in Equipment Finance Matters podcast episodes,
including:
- Humility, Curiosity and the Innovation Mindset with Moto Tohda
- The Secret Sauce of Innovation with Mark Blais: Dot Collectors and Connectors in Equipment Finance
- Leading the Digital Future of Equipment Finance
- Innovation Bacon: Jen Martin's Recipe for Bold Leadership
Listen and subscribe to be part of the conversation shaping the future of equipment finance! 
ELFA White Paper Establishes Role of CapEx Finance Index in Forecasting
ELFA commissioned a white paper to explore the statistical relationship between survey data from the CapEx Finance Index (CFI), which tracks equipment finance industry conditions, and broader economic indicators like Census’s M3 and Federal Reserve data on commercial loss rates. “Equipment Financing as an Economic Forecasting Tool: Evidence from ELFA's CapEx Finance Index,” is available for free here.
Roadmap to Evaluate Apps, Software, and IT Services
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s new study, “Apps 2.0 - A Data-Driven Evaluation of Innovative Technologies,” features analyses of 65 emerging services and 34 established platforms evaluating each provider’s applicability to the equipment finance lifecycle, AI maturity, operational stability, and integration readiness. Download the free study here.
Join Women4Inclusion LinkedIn Group!
ELFA’s Women4Inclusion LinkedIn Group is a forum to share information, exchange ideas and network with other members of the equipment finance community in support of gender-balanced leadership and inclusion. Don’t miss upcoming Book Club sessions, podcasts, webinars and more. Join here.
Coming Soon...
We’re excited to announce the launch of ELFA’s new website later this year—designed to deliver a smarter, faster, and more engaging experience for our community. Built on a digital experience platform with a mobile-friendly design, the site will provide a more seamless experience with improved single sign-on to make it easier than ever to access the exclusive research, reports, and member-only resources you rely on at your fingertips.
This launch marks more than just a design refresh - it’s a member-first experience that will help you connect, learn, and lead in the equipment finance industry.
SEFA: The Industry’s Gold Standard
With more than 2,000 data points, the annual Survey of Equipment Finance Activity (SEFA) is the most authoritative source on the $1.3 trillion equipment finance industry. Put the data to work: benchmark your company, uncover the most profitable sectors, and track the latest trends.
Interactive SEFA Dashboard
Go beyond the report with exclusive member access to SEFA’s powerful online platform. Search industry statistics dating back to 2006, view highlights from more than a decade of benchmark data, and drill down into exactly the insights you need in just a few clicks.
Access the SEFA + the Dashboard—free with your ELFA membership!
Read more about the SEFA in “2025 SEFA Dives Deep into Equipment Finance” in this issue.
Dues Renewal Season is Around the Corner!
Key Dates to Remember…
- November 10, 2025: 2026 dues invoices emailed to Key Contacts
- December 31, 2025: Deadline to pay 2026 dues
- THROUGHOUT 2026: Take advantage of ELFA’s many benefits! Contact membership@elfaonline.org to learn more about the resources available to all ELFA members.