2023 Vehicle Finance Conference
Jan 23-26, 2023
Hilton Anatole
Dallas TX
Thank you for attending the 2022 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo.
Materials & session recordings are now available; simply fill out the survey you received. If you require assistance, please contact dbucherer@afsamail.org.
Registration for the 2024 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo will open later this year. In the mean time, visit afsaonline.org/events to register for AFSA’s other conferences & meetings.
Monday, January 23
| 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | State Government Affairs Committee Sponsored by  |
| 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Joint SGA and LAW Luncheon |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Business Partner Board (committee members only) |
| 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Law Committee Meeting (committee members only) Sponsored by  |
| 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Women’s Leadership Council (by invitation) Sponsored by 
Refreshments Sponsored by |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Reception/Dinner (by invitation) Sponsored by  |
| 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Law Committee Reception Dinner (separate registration required) Sponsored by  |
Tuesday, January 24
| 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | AWARE Board Meeting |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Breakfast & Meeting (committee members only) Sponsored by  |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Law Committee Meeting (committee members only) Sponsored by |
| 9:30 a.m. – noon | Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Committee Meeting |
| Noon – 1:00 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Board Luncheon (by invitation) Sponsored by  |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Board Meeting (committee members only) Sponsored by  |
| 3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Refreshment Break In lots of committee meetings? Just hopping off the plane? Join us for some light refreshments before we kick off the conference! |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | What Matters Now? The Current Industry Pulse After two-plus years of a pandemic and financial uncertainty, the economic outlook remains murky. The vehicle industry continues to see inventory strains, increased consumer interest in electric vehicles, chip shortages, ballooning interest rates, and regulatory actions that provide little clarity for the marketplace. Join this discussion with our expert panel on the challenges and opportunities our industry sees in the near term and the impact of economy on auto finance sources. Speakers: Jonathan Banks, VP & GM, J.D. Power Sponsored by |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | “WELCOME TO DALLAS” RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS Sponsored by  Reception Entertainment Sponsored by  |
| 7:15 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Advisory Board Reception/Dinner (by invitation) Reception Sponsored by  Dinner Sponsored by  |
Wednesday, January 25
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| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS Sponsored by  |
| 8:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | GENERAL SESSION KEYNOTE MICHAEL LOMBARDI, three-time Super Bowl Champion, Former NFL GM & Commentator, shares inspiring and humorous tales from a storied career and an insightful discussion on how lessons drawn from the most impactful leaders in sports have served to influence American business leaders and the culture we live in today, and can inspire our industry in the years to come. Sponsored by  GENERAL SESSION INDSUTRY KEYNOTE
Join JEREMIE PAPIN, Chairperson, Nissan Americas and Senior Vice President, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., overseeing operations and performance for the Nissan and INFINITI brands in North and South America, for a far-ranging discussion of the auto industry and its role in the economy and the lives of our customers. |
| 10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS Sponsored by  |
| 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | THE ECONOMICS OF POLICY AND POLITICS Want the skinny and insights on what Congress may do in the coming year in response to an uncertain economic, regulatory and political environment? Join a panel of one of Washington’s most senior and accomplished Capitol Hill leaders, a Wells Fargo’s senior economist, and, as moderator, one of America’s leading financial and economic commentators, for an insightful and fast-paced analysis of how the vehicle-finance market may influence – and be influenced by – Washington policymakers. Speakers Sarah Watt House, Managing Director & Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Sponsored by |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | Mission Critical: Driving Data-Focused Growth In Your Business Every industry is seeking rapid change and a competitive edge in data and analytics to unlock real, actionable insights. Not only is data analysis enhancing the customer experience, it is driving innovation for internal operations and business development. Hear from a data thought leader from a Fortune 100 global leader in Data Analytics on how his experiences and processes helped evolve operations in a highly competitive marketplace and the emerging data trends that are shaping the future for consumers and businesses alike. Speaker Paul Hockel, VP, Head of Data Analytics, Leading Federal Systems Integrator Sponsored by |
| 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | LUNCHEON WITH EXHIBITORS Sponsored by  |
| 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | THE NEW AGE OF DEI AFSA’s D&I Working Group brings together two prestigious panels of experts to explore four pillars in the new age of DEI: social innovation versus philanthropy, embedding standards and guidelines in business, beyond metrics, and programing. Moderated by Virnitia Hendricks, Santander. Panelists Linda Beanuelos, Capital One Financial Services |
| 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | REFRESHMENTS WITH EXHIBITORS Sponsored by |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | FEDERAL & STATE: WHAT’S UP? An in-depth look at upcoming federal and state legislative and regulatory issues, trends and information on how AFSA will navigate these challenges. Speakers Danielle Fagre Arlowe, SVP, AFSA Sponsored by |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | SUSTAINING YOUR GREATEST ASSETS: HUMAN CAPITAL GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT Take the opportunity to hear from and interact with a leading panel of leaders on the intricacies of employee development, retention and growth, how human capital is measured and assessed, the wellness strategies that are increasingly important to sustain a workforce, the effect of human capital management on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how your companies and customers can see a sustainable return on your human capital investment. Speakers Amber Clayton, SHRM-SCP, Director, Knowledge Center, SHRM Sponsored by |
| 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS Free Evening Sponsored by  Entertainment Sponsored by  |
Thursday, January 26
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | BREAKFAST (open to all) Sponsored by  |
| 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | CEO IMPERATIVES: 2023 PRIORITIES & PREDICTIONS Join industry leaders as they look ahead to the challenges and opportunities for 2023. Speakers Birgit Boehm, President & CEO, BMW Group Financial Services US Sponsored by |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
AFSA/NADA EXCHANGE AFSA Vehicle Finance Division Chair Marc Womack and NADA Chairman Geoffrey Pohanka will discuss some of the key issues and opportunities facing both financiers and dealers. |
| 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. |
GENERAL SESSION | THINKING FORWARD: THE FUTURE PULSE Despite immediate challenges, the auto industry sees opportunities ahead; new innovations, a highly competitive marketplaces and increasing consumer demand. In this dynamic period what role may China play – or not – in the global marketplace and its supply chains? What newer business models for vehicle sales and financing will evolve? Can electric vehicles fulfill their promise at the same time infrastructure to support them remains in doubt? Our expert panel will look into their crystal balls in an engaging analysis on where the vehicle marketplace may go in the coming decade. Speakers Cliff Banks, Author, The Banks Report Sponsored by |
| 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Operations, Regulatory & Compliance Committee (ORCC) Sponsored by  |
| 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. | Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee Meeting/Luncheon (Committee Members Only) |
