May 11-13, 2026 | JW Marriott Nashville
Where Connections Drive Innovation
Join us at the fourth annual Auto Finance Summit East 2026 in Nashville, Tenn., for a unique three-day experience for auto lending and leasing professionals. This event offers:
> Exceptional networking opportunities
> Compelling content from industry leaders
> Cutting-edge tech demos
> Strategic discussions on crucial industry matters
> And more…
Auto Finance Summit East is timed to focus on the smart implementation of strategies and on new product identification and development. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and advance your business.
The Leaders in the Room
Auto Finance Summit East brings the people driving lending decisions into one room. Connect with executives from banks, credit unions, captives, dealerships, and service providers through curated networking, structured meetings, and in-room discussions—designed to move partnerships forward and keep your strategy aligned with where the market is heading. 2026 attendees include:
Agenda: The Conversations That Matter
Step into the sessions where auto finance leaders are tackling risk, driving growth, and aligning credit strategy in real time. Break down originations, pricing, dealer relationships, and operational execution through panels, fireside chats, and built-in networking designed for action.
2026 Speakers
Hear from the leaders shaping auto finance today. Our 2026 speakers bring real-world experience and perspectives from across lending, credit, and operations. Join the conversations defining how the market is evolving. Our 2026 speakers included:
Why Attend
Networking
Connect with a wide range of industry experts in Nashville and engage with top executives from captives, prime and nonprime lending companies, banks, credit unions, fintech companies, and service providers at our networking events and through the event’s mobile app.
Thought-Provoking Sessions
Stay at the forefront by participating in a comprehensive schedule of timely educational sessions presented by a range of intellectually stimulating speakers, who know auto finance and share valuable insights on how to succeed in the auto lending and leasing sector.
Experience
The three-day event is not just informative, but inspiring. We bring energy to Auto Finance Summit East, and this spark will get you going when you head home to implement all you learned at the event, not just from the speakers and attendees, but from an exceptional group of exhibitors, sharing their cutting-edge solutions and ideas.
Become a Sponsor
We are thrilled to present exclusive sponsorship opportunities at Auto Finance Summit East! As a sponsor, you will have the unique opportunity to elevate your brand in front of a highly engaged audience of industry leaders while supporting the event’s mission to foster unparalleled networking opportunities and knowledge at a crucial time of the year and in a fun and fresh location.
Join Our Exhibit Hall
This year’s exhibit hall offers a great opportunity to connect directly with executives looking to enhance their business performance. The hall’s layout provides many chances for networking and establishing connections in a warm and intimate setting throughout the event. We also provide ample time during the conference agenda for attendees to spend time in the exhibit hall, and consistently encourage attendees to learn from and network with our exceptional exhibitors. AFS East will get you in front of the right people to further your business.
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