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Vehicle Finance Conference | 2024 Vehicle Finance ConferenceExpo Schedule Speakers HotelTravel Sponsors Exhibits Select Page 2024 Vehicle Finance ConferenceExpo January 29 – February 1, 2024 | The Bellagio, Las Vegas NV Plan to: ENGAGE with actionable general sessions and smart breakouts COLLABORATE with subject matter experts and key decisionmakers CONNECT with colleagues and industry executives No need to wager on the quality of the AFSA Vehicle Finance ConferenceExpo experience at The Bellagio Las Vegas. The newly renovated and updated rooms and suites at the Bellagio will offer our attendees a perfect blend of beauty and elegance, elevate your stay, and match the unparalleled service and guest experiences you’ve come to expect from AFSA conferences and the Bellagio. With views of the Las Vegas valley or the iconic Bellagio fountains from your suite, your stay will be nothing short of unforgettable. With nearly 700 attendees, you’ll meet key decision makers and the top minds shaping the industry, including: Senior leaders from vehicle finance and leasing companies and banks Risk management, marketing and sales, operations, remarketing and commercial credit executives Legal, compliance, government affairs executives Industry data, solutions and technology providers Industry experts, consultants REGISTRATION RATES Member $1,760 Non-Member $2,760 Auto Dealer $450 Board/Committee Member $1,430 First Time Attendee (Members Only) $1,430 Spouse/Guest $800 Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee Meeting Only $400 Schedule MONDAY JANUARY 29 TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. State Government Affairs Committee Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Raphael 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. State Government AffairsLaw Committee Joint Lunch Sponsored by Raphael 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Law Committee Meeting (committee members only) Sponsored by Raphael 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Business Partner Board DaVinci 2 4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Women’s Leadership Council (Council Members Only) Sponsored by DaVinci 1 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Law Committee Reception Dinner (separate registration required) Sponsored by RPM Restaurant 6:15 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Reception/Dinner Invitation Only Sponsored by RPM Restaurant TUESDAY JANUARY 30 TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AWARE Board Meeting Donatello 1 8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Breakfast Sponsored by DaVinci 1 8:40 p.m. – 11:30 a.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Meeting Sponsored by DaVinci 2/3 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Law Committee (committee members only) Breakfast Sponsor: Lunch Sponsor: Raphael 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Committee Sponsored by Monet 4 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance BoardIndependent Auto Finance Executive Group Luncheon Sponsored by DaVinci 1 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Vehicle Finance Board Sponsored by DaVinci 2/3 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION Chair/CEO Remarks Speakers: Bill Himpler, PresidentCEO, AFSA Charlie Vogelheim, Principle, Vogelheim Ventures Industry Pulse Speakers: Michael Dunne, Chief Executive Officer, Dunne Insights LLC Melinda Zabritski, Sr. Director, Solutions Consulting, Experian Automotive Steve Greenfield, Partner, Automotive Ventures Tim Gill, Chief Economist, AFSA Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception w/ Exhibitors Reception Sponsored by Premium Bar Experience Sponsored by Entertainment Sponsored by Tower 1,2,4,6,7 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance Board Reception/Dinner (by invitation) Reception Sponsored by Dinner Sponsored by Entertainment Sponsored by DaVinci 1 WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31 TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast w/ Exhibitors Sponsored by Tower 1,2,4,6,7 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Industry Keynote Speaker: Robert Kurnick, Jr., Vice Chairman, Penske CorporationPresident, Penske Automotive Group, Inc. Conference Keynote Speaker: Gian Paul Gonzalez, Public Speaker, EducatorExecutive Director HopeFuture Youth Center”​ Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Refreshments w/ Exhibitors Refreshments Sponsored by Puppies Sponsored by Tower 1,2,4,6,7 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION Capital Policy Update Speakers: Danielle Fagre Arlowe, Senior Vice President, AFSA Celia Winslow, Senior Vice President, AFSA Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. GENERAL SESSION | All In on AI? Accelerating Opportunity, Mitigating Risk The auto industry is keen to embrace innovations that meet consumer needs. Data remains at the heart of a good digital experience for frictionless personalized content, product offers and customer service. In leveraging data, technology, and AI, how can organizations unlock insights that better serve their customers while remaining thoughtful and well-managed? Speakers: Sanjiv Yajnik, President, Financial Services, CapitalOne Dr. Scott Zoldi, Chief Analytics Officer, FICO Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. Luncheon w/ Exhibitors Lunch Sponsored by Puppies Sponsored by Tower 1,2,4,6,7 1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Breakout: Growing and Diversifying the Auto Market Speaker: Marc Bland, Chief Diversity Officer, SP Global Mobility Sponsored by AFSA’s Diversity and Inclusion Working Group Raphael 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. GENERAL SESSION | Charge! What’s Accelerating the EV Market in 2024? With EV innovation, affordability and financing options aligning for U.S. market growth in 2024, will U.S. policies and infrastructure keep pace? Gain exclusive insights in this must attend session for AFSA conference attendees from our All-Star Industry Analysts on market forecasts, access and affordability, where industry and consumer incentives and infrastructure build out are headed. Speakers: Elizabeth Krear, Vice President, Electric Vehicle Practice, J.D. Power Nishit K. Madlani, Managing Director Sector Lead North American AutosBusiness Technology Services Corporate Ratings, SP Global Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. GENERAL SESSION | Crafting the Killer CX Between economic uncertainty and ever-evolving expectations the customer experience (CX) matters more than ever and must rapidly adapt to the speed of need of the consumer and your business. Avoid the pitfalls that frustrate customers, damage brand loyalty and risk lost business. Join our distinguished panel to discover the trends, innovations, and best practices that are delivering customer experiences that win business and build loyalty. Speakers: Donald Chesnut, Chief Experience Officer, General Motors Mark Pregmon, Vice President Consumer Lending, USAA Federal Savings Bank Rhett Ricart, Chief Executive Officer, Ricart Automotive Group Sponsored by Tower 3,5,8 2:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Refreshments w/ Exhibitors Refreshments Sponsored by Puppies Sponsored by Tower 1,2,4,6,7 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Solutions Showcase Back by popular demand, the AFSA Main Stage will be buzzing with the Solutions Showcase, bringing together innovative, exciting AFSA Business Partner products or services that can help transform consumer credit operations. Six AFSA Business Partners selected by the Vehicle Finance Conference Planning Task Force will showcase their best products and services that can add to any company’s value proposition spanning compliance, risk, payments, mobility, and marketing. Tower 3,5,8 3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. GENERAL SESSION | Sleep Better at Night: Executing a Resilient Cyber Program Cybersecurity threats are evolving to match businesses’ adoption of everything from the cloud to work from anywhere,” and then there is the dreaded unknown” to be prepared for. How? Hear from senior leaders at every level: from network operators to federal policymakers, and corporate information security...