2024 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo

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 Conference & Expo 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 $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 Raphael 2/3
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. State Government Affairs & Law Committee Joint Lunch Raphael 1
1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Law Committee Meeting (committee members only) Raphael 2/3
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Business Partner Board  
4:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Women’s Leadership Council Raphael 1
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Reception/Dinner TBD
5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Law Committee Reception Dinner (separate registration requird) TBD
TUESDAY JANUARY 30
TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. AWARE Board Meeting Donatello 3
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Breakfast DaVinci 1
8:40 p.m. – 11:30 a.m. Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Meeting Davinci 3/4
8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Law Committee (committee members only) Raphael 2/3
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Committee Raphael 1
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance Board Luncheon Davinci 1
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Vehicle Finance Board Davinci 2/3
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Chair/CEO Remarks
Industry Pulse
Tower 3/5/8
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Welcome Reception w/ Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Vehicle Finance Board Reception/Dinner (by invitation) TBD
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 31
TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast w/ Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
  Concurrent Roundtable Sessions (Hold All Day) Davinci 1/2 & 3/4
8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
Industry Keynote
External Keynote
Tower 3/5/8
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Refreshments w/ Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. GENERAL SESSION
Capital Notes Policy Update
Tower 3/5/8
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.

GENERAL SESSION | All In on AI? Accelerating Opportunity, Mitigating Risk

Financial industries are always looking to embrace innovations that meet the consumer needs, particularly when it comes to understanding and acting on data that is crucial to a good digital experience for frictionless personalized content, product offers, and customer service. As companies leverage AI and machine learning for data insights and an accurate understanding of their customers, how is AI providing actionable insights that will impact your bottom-line while ensuring that privacy and security remain at the core of digital innovation and consumer relations?

Tower 3/5/8
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Luncheon w/ Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. D&I Breakout  
 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 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. 

Tower 3/5/8
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 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.

Tower 3/5/8
3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Refreshments w/ Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
3:30 p.m. – 4:15 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 officers, about the state of play in cybersecurity and how enterprises large and small can integrate and strengthen current cyber programs for the future of their businesses.

Tower 3/5/8
4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION | Lies & Loans: What’s on the Vehicle Finance Fraud Horizon?

From false documents, overstating income and phantom loans to synthetic identities and leveraging stolen data on the Dark Web, vehicle finance fraudsters are adapting and innovating as quickly as the technology and techniques used to trap them.  Hear from experts on the frontlines of law enforcement, investigations, and technology solutions that are combatting the fast-evolving fraud market and what you need to know to keep your portfolios clean.

 
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Happy Hour with Exhibitors Tower 1/2/4/6/7
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1
TIME SESSION TITLE + Description SESSION LOCATION
     
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast Tower 3/5/8
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

GENERAL SESSIONS
AFSA/NADA Dialogue
CEO Panel

Join us for the capstone of our conference, our CEO roundtable, which provides attendees with insights from leaders in the diverse vehicle finance industry for the coming year. 

Tower 3/5/8
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Operations & Regulatory Compliance Committee Raphael 2/3
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee Meeting/Luncheon Davinci 1/2

HOTEL & TRAVEL

BELLAGIO

3600 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
RESERVATIONS: 702-693-7444

GUEST ROOMS: DISCOUNTED RATES (Sunday -Tuesday: $198, Wednesday & Thursday: $228, Friday: $313, $37 Resort fee (single/double plus 13.38% tax per night). Hotel rooms are for registered conference attendees only.

You must contact the hotel directly by Monday, January 8 to reserve your hotel room at the discounted AFSA rate. Reservations will be made on a space available, first-come, first-serve basis. A small portion of the room rate is applied to AFSA to offset conference expenses.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION  

Options from McCarran International Airport 

Taxi: The fare for taxi service between the airport and the Bellagio is approximately $25 and the travel time is approximately 10-15 minutes. 

ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR gives AFSA attendees at 10% discount on rental cars. Access Enterprise’s website for reservations and use discount code 16AH072. Parking at the Bellagio is $18 per night for self-parking and $30 for valet. 

Sponsorships

Sponsors

There are many sponsorship and advertising opportunities. Review AFSA’s Marketing Kit and contact Dan Bucherer at dbucherer@afsamail.org.