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. |
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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 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 |
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.