2026
AFSA Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo
Where Mobility and Money Meet to Shape the Future of How America Drives
Feb 1 – Feb 5, 2026
Bellagio Hotel | Las Vegas, NV
NOTE the new conference day pattern! Please review the Conference Agenda before confirming your attendance.
Registration is open for the must-attend conference for leaders in the vehicle finance industry to connect with leaders in the business solutions, legal, regulatory and compliance, and dealership industries.
Participate in an engaging program that puts vehicle finance insights into overdrive, including sessions on:
INDUSTRY PULSE:
The trends in vehicle finance that help you turn data into borrower loyalty.
Next-Gen Workforce:
Building Teams for the Future of Finance
Customer Experience 360:
From Origination to Resolution
The New Playbook:
Winning in a Tech-Driven Lending World
Lenders as Partners:
Collaborating for Dealer and Consumer Success
NADA/AFSA Exchange:
The conversation that connects the leading dealer voice with the leaders in vehicle finance.
Featured Speakers
Alison Levine
Risk, Resolve, and Resilience: A Blueprint for Breakthrough Teams and Results
Lead Without Limits and Discover Success Strategies from Alison Levine’s Journey
AFSA is pleased to announce preeminent business leadership expert, Alison Levine, mountaineer and polar explorer, faculty member at the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, and New York Times bestselling author of On the Edge, as the 2026 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo Keynote speaker.
Having spent prolonged periods of time in some of the world’s most dangerous and inhospitable places, Alison Levine tackles such topics as creating cohesive teams, taking responsible risks, and developing no-nonsense leaders who can succeed in times of uncertainty.
She has made a career in breaking boundaries and inspiring others to achieve more than they ever thought possible. A history-making polar explorer and mountaineer, Levine served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent, and skied to both the North and South Poles; a feat known as the Adventure Grand Slam that only 20 people in the world have achieved.
In addition to climbing mountains, Levine has also spent time climbing the corporate ladder. She had a successful career in finance, working in various positions for Goldman Sachs, as well as in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries during which she worked for Allergan and for Carl Zeiss Medical, and also for a Silicon Valley medical technology company.
When not challenging herself outdoors, Levine focuses on training others to become strong leaders. She spent four years as an adjunct professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point in the Department of Behavioral Sciences & Leadership. In 2013 she transitioned from training cadets to working with corporate leaders and currently serves on the board and faculty of the Thayer Leader Development Group at West Point, one of the nation’s premiere executive leader development programs.
Join Alison Levine at the 2026 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo in Las Vegas, and read her full, inspiring bio here.
Bob tasca III
Championship-winning NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver
Bob Tasca III is a championship-winning NHRA Nitro Funny Car driver, business leader, and lifelong advocate for Ford Motor Company’s racing legacy. A third-generation member of the Tasca family, Bob began his professional racing career in the NHRA Alcohol Funny Car category in 2006 and debuted in Nitro Funny Car in 2008. He has earned 22 NHRA event wins and in 2024, he set a world speed record at 341.68 mph, becoming the first driver ever to break the 340 mph barrier.
Away from the dragstrip, Bob Tasca III serves as CEO of the Tasca Automotive Group, one of the largest privately held dealer groups in the United States. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its retail footprint while maintaining its deeply rooted philosophy: “You Will Be Satisfied.” Tasca is known for applying a disciplined, metrics-driven approach to both business operations and motorsports strategy, balancing his dual roles as racer and executive with precision. His active involvement in the automotive retail industry continues to shape his perspective behind the wheel, creating a unique synergy between performance and customer experience.
Tasca is also a committed advocate for youth engagement in STEM through NHRA’s YES (Youth & Education Services) Program. He frequently speaks to students about automotive technology and the science of speed. Whether mentoring future technicians or breaking records at over 340 mph, Bob Tasca III exemplifies the modern racer-businessman: deeply competitive, strategically focused, and proudly loyal to his Ford Blue roots.
*2026 Vehicle Finance Conference & Expo Schedule Subject to Change*
AGENDA
Sunday, February 1
| 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center |
| 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | AWARE Board Meeting |
| 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Business Partner Board |
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Board Luncheon Invitation Only |
| 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Board Invitation Only |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Women’s Leadership Council Invitation Only |
| 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Credit Risk Committee |
| 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | General Session: Industry Pulse |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Reception with Exhibitors |
| 7:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Vehicle Finance Board Reception & Dinner |
Monday, February 2
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast with Exhibitors |
| 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. | General Session: Keynote Speaker – Alison Levine |
| 9:45 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. | Break with Exhibitors |
| 10:15 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. | General Session: Politics & Policy |
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. | General Session: Workforce Challenges |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Lunch with Exhibitors |
| 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | General Session: Consumer Sentiment |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. | General Session: Dealer Innovation |
| 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Break with Exhibitors |
| 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | General Session: AI |
| 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | General Session: Fraud |
| 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Happy Hour with Exhibitors |
Tuesday, February 3
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center |
| 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. | General Session: AFSA/NADA Discussion |
| 8:45 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. | General Session: Industry Keynote |
| 9:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | General Session: CEO Panel |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Operations, Regulatory, & Compliance Committee Meeting & Lunch |
| 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Vehicle Commercial Credit Committee & Lunch Invitation Only |
| 1:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Invitation Only |
| 1:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | State Government Affairs Committee |
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Joint Law, ORCC, & SGA Happy Hour Reception Invitation Only |
| 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Independent Auto Finance Executives Group Reception & Dinner Invitation Only |
Wednesday, February 4
| 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center |
| 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Law Committee Invitation Only |
| 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Law Committee Reception & Dinner Invitation Only |
Thursday, February 5
| 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | AFSA Registration Center |
| 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Law Committee Invitation Only |
Hotel & Transportation
Bellagio, an MGM Resorts Luxury Destination
3600 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
RESERVATIONS: 702-693-7444
Discounted Group Rates: NOTE the new Conference Day Pattern! Please review the Conference Agenda before confirming your hotel stay.
Friday 1/30: $402+
Saturday 1/31: $402+
Sunday 2/1-Thursday 2/5: $304+
+$39 discounted Resort fee + tax per night. Hotel rooms are for registered conference attendees only.
Hotel Cut-off date: Monday, January 5, 2026: You must contact the hotel directly 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.