2025 Agenda
The Auto Finance Summit 2025 agenda is built to address the real-world challenges and strategic priorities facing lenders today—rising interest rates, affordability headwinds, tightening credit conditions, and the impact of tariffs on vehicle pricing.
This year’s program offers actionable insights and advanced strategies from senior executives who are helping shape the future of lending and leasing.
The sessions are crafted to deliver immediate value you can take back to your team to navigate the road ahead.
Wednesday, October 15
9:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM WOMEN IN AUTO FINANCE LUNCHEON
The Women in Auto Finance Luncheon is an exclusive networking opportunity to support and cultivate female leadership in the industry. The luncheon will include a keynote speech from who will share her experiences and expertise on navigating and thriving in auto lending and leasing.
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM CONCURRENT WORKHOPS
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM KICKOFF OUTLOOK SESSION
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM EMERGING LEADERS COFFEE RECEPTION AND PRESENTATION
Join us for an afternoon coffee reception designed to connect rising professionals with seasoned industry Ambassadors. This informal yet impactful session fosters mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and meaningful connections, followed by a brief presentation highlighting leadership development opportunities and strategies for career growth.
Pre-registration is required to attend.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM AUTO FINANCE SUMMIT OPENING RECEPTION in the Exhibit Hall
Thursday, October 16
8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
9:00 AM WELCOMING REMARKS
9:05 AM – 9:35 AM SESSION 1: FIRESIDE CHAT
Franz Reiner, Chairman of the Management Board, Mercedes-Benz Mobility AG will sit down in a “fireside chat” to discuss the economy, innovation, industry trends and fresh growth ideas, along with market expectations for 2026.
9:35 AM – 10:20 AM SESSION 2: EXECUTIVE DIALOGUE ON THE FUTURE OF AUTO FINANCE
Senior executives from some of the nation’s largest auto financiers gather to discuss inflation, squeezed credit markets, management and how to prepare for the year ahead.
10:20 AM – 10:50 AM SESSION 3: FIRESIDE CHAT
10:50 AM – 11:35 AM COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL
11:40 AM – 12:25 PM SESSION 4: CONCURRENT TRACKS
12:30 PM 2025 AUTO FINANCE EXCELLENCE AWARDS & LUNCHEON
The awards, which have been presented annually since 2005, recognize achievements by companies and/or executives in the industry.
Auto Finance News and the Auto Finance Summit are pleased to solicit your nominations for the 2025 Auto Finance Excellence Awards, which celebrate achievements in the automotive lending and leasing industry. Click Here to submit your nominations.
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM SESSION 5: CONCURRENT TRACKS
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL
4:15 PM – 5:00 PM SESSION 6: CONCURRENT TRACKS
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL
Thursday, October 16
8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM SESSION 7
9:45 AM – 10:15 AM SESSION 8
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK
10:45 AM – 11:20 AM SESSION 9
11:30 AM CONFERENCE CONCLUDES
Venue
We’re excited to announce that the Bellagio Las Vegas is the exclusive hotel for Auto Finance Summit 2025!
Known for its iconic fountains, luxurious accommodations, and central location on the Las Vegas Strip, the Bellagio offers the perfect setting for high-level networking and deal-making.
Stay where the industry meets — all official Summit programming and networking will take place on-site. Book your room early to secure exclusive rates and be at the center of the action.
