Diamond Sponsor
The Leading Auto Finance Conference for Lending Strategy, Risk, and Networking
Auto Finance Summit 2026 (October 5–7 | Caesars Las Vegas) brings together executives shaping auto lending, credit strategy, and capital markets at a critical moment for the industry.
Rising delinquencies, affordability pressure, regulatory change, and shifting auto ABS and funding dynamics are forcing lenders to rethink risk, growth, and portfolio performance.
This is where those decisions — and the conversations behind them — happen.
Join senior leaders for three days of data-driven insights, executive-level networking, and real-world strategies to strengthen underwriting, navigate compliance, address affordability, and apply AI and automation in auto lending.
Why Auto Finance Leaders Attend:
Strategy, Insight, and Real Connections
Strategies for the Next Credit Cycle
Hear from industry leaders, economists, and lending executives on how institutions are managing auto loan delinquencies, extended terms, and affordability pressure. Gain practical frameworks for protecting portfolio performance while continuing to grow responsibly.
Executive-Level Networking with Decision-Makers
Auto Finance Summit is one of the most valuable auto finance networking events in the U.S., bringing together decision-makers across the lending ecosystem — including banks, captives, credit unions, fintechs, and dealers.
Connect with peers facing the same challenges and leave with relationships that move business forward.
The Future of Lending Technology
Explore how AI in auto lending, fraud detection, and automation are transforming underwriting, servicing, and customer experience. Learn how leading institutions are deploying technology responsibly to improve performance and operational efficiency.
What Attendees Say
2025 Attendees: Decision-Makers Across Auto Finance
65% of attendees are director-level and above
Auto Finance Summit 2026 brings together the executives shaping auto lending strategy, credit performance, and capital planning across the industry.
From auto ABS and funding strategy to compliance and innovation, this is where leaders come to benchmark, validate decisions, and build partnerships.
Calling Leaders Defining Auto Lending Strategy
We’re looking for industry leaders to share real-world insights at Auto Finance Summit 2026, one of the leading auto finance conferences.
This is your opportunity to join the executives shaping auto lending strategy, credit risk, and capital markets, while navigating the future of auto finance.
Kenn Wardle
CEO
Kathy Ruble
Executive Director, Auto Marketing & Dealer Communications
Chris Kukla
Senior Program Manager - Auto Finance
Annie Fallows
Executive Vice President
Landon Starr
Chief Executive Officer
Amitay Kalmar
Co-Founder & CEO
Scott Serpico
Associate Vice President, Product Management – Consumer Lending
Kayvan Darouian
Director of Consumer ABS Research
Ian Anderson
Group President
Anuj Jain
Head of Product & Consumer Lending
Robert McDonald
Managing Director, Head of Credit Solutions
Thomas Hancock
Chief Risk Officer
Reggie Branch
Senior Director of Indirect Lending
Franz Reiner
Chairman of the Management Board
Robert Engilman
SVP & Chief Compliance Officer
Pat Rinaldo
CIO of Auto Finance & Insurance
Justin Buzzell
VP of Financial Services
Darren Schlosser
Retired Detective
Anthony Capizzano
Founder & Executive Advisor
Dawn Carpenter
Chief Risk Officer
Tim Owens
Head of Consumer Vehicle Lending
Betty Jotanovic
President of Auto Relationships
Kenneth Rojc
Partner
Susan Sheffield
President & CEO
Scot Hensel
Finance Director
Armando Hidalgo
Director of Servicing
Richard Corthell
Chief Compliance Officer
Jonathan Gregory
Senior Manager, Economic and Industry Insights
Xiaowei Luan
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Peter Glenn
Founder and Co-CEO
Elen Callahan
Head of Research
Michael Mousdale
US Market Lead
Chris Kleczynski
Product & Lending Executive
Kevin Reen
Head of Auto
Shaun Tilley
VP of Account Servicing
Lori Morgan
SVP-National Sales Director
Dennis Pleasant
Senior Fraud Analyst
Douglas Bauer
Executive Director - Dealer Services
Chitra Herle
EVP & CIO
Megan Prouty
AVP, Consumer Lending Operations
Jeffrey Butler
President
Mike Lavin
President
Daniel Novotny
Chief Operations Officer
Elena Ciccotelli
Founder
Elen Callahan
Head of Research
Mike Lavin
President
Justin Buzzell
VP of Financial Services
Tim Owens
Head of Consumer Vehicle Lending
Scot Hensel
Finance Director
Richard Corthell
Chief Compliance Officer
Chris Kukla
Senior Program Manager - Auto Finance
Susan Sheffield
President & CEO
Shaun Tilley
VP of Account Servicing
Kayvan Darouian
Director of Consumer ABS Research
Michael Mousdale
US Market Lead
Dennis Pleasant
Senior Fraud Analyst
Kevin Reen
Head of Auto
Darren Schlosser
Retired Detective
Anuj Jain
Head of Product & Consumer Lending
Anthony Capizzano
Founder & Executive Advisor
Chris Kleczynski
Product & Lending Executive
Kathy Ruble
Executive Director, Auto Marketing & Dealer Communications
Lori Morgan
SVP-National Sales Director
Xiaowei Luan
Managing Partner & Co-Founder
Daniel Novotny
Chief Operations Officer
Robert Engilman
SVP & Chief Compliance Officer
Jeffrey Butler
President
Dawn Carpenter
Chief Risk Officer
Chitra Herle
EVP & CIO
Jonathan Gregory
Senior Manager, Economic and Industry Insights
Landon Starr
Chief Executive Officer
Amitay Kalmar
Co-Founder & CEO
Thomas Hancock
Chief Risk Officer
Scott Serpico
Associate Vice President, Product Management – Consumer Lending
Reggie Branch
Senior Director of Indirect Lending
Armando Hidalgo
Director of Servicing
Pat Rinaldo
CIO of Auto Finance & Insurance
Elena Ciccotelli
Founder
Megan Prouty
AVP, Consumer Lending Operations
Ian Anderson
Group President
Kenn Wardle
CEO
Douglas Bauer
Executive Director - Dealer Services
Robert McDonald
Managing Director, Head of Credit Solutions
Franz Reiner
Chairman of the Management Board
Peter Glenn
Founder and Co-CEO
Kenneth Rojc
Partner
Betty Jotanovic
President of Auto Relationships
Annie Fallows
Executive Vice President
Put Your Brand in Front
of Auto Finance’s Key
Decision-Makers
For more than two decades, Auto Finance Summit has been the leading auto finance conference for connecting lenders and solution providers.
In 2026, lenders are actively searching for solutions to:
- Reduce delinquencies
- Improve compliance efficiency
- Strengthen portfolio performance
- Navigate capital and funding challenges
This is where those conversations happen.
With 65% of attendees at the director level and above, sponsors gain direct access to decision-makers across lending, risk, compliance, and capital markets.
Join the Exhibit Hall
Showcase your solutions to executives actively evaluating partners to improve auto lending performance, compliance, and operational efficiency.
As an exhibitor, you’ll connect directly with decision-makers from lenders, fintechs, and dealer groups — all looking for ways to solve real challenges in today’s market.
Why Exhibit?
Meet Qualified Buyers: C-level and VP attendees are actively evaluating partners to solve today’s lending challenges.
Showcase Innovation: Demo your product or platform to leaders tackling loan affordability, tech upgrades, and credit risk.
Build Your Pipeline: Gain valuable leads from lenders and partners focused on operational efficiency and growth.
Auto Finance Excellence Awards
The Auto Finance Excellence Awards celebrate outstanding achievements in the auto finance industry. Submit nominations to recognize and honor the leaders and innovators shaping the future of lending.
Rising Star Award
The Rising Star Award recognizes outstanding professionals early in their careers who are already making a meaningful impact in the automotive finance industry.
