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2024 Agenda

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7

9:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS

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11:00 AM – 12:15 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION: IMPLEMENTATION OF RISK MANAGEMENT 

Attendees break into small groups to discuss implementation risk management across the enterprise. Specifically, the discussion will center on strategies for maintaining risk objectives, regardless of the business unit, operations management, working across the enterprise to balance growth with risk management, and new technologies to monitor and improve enterprise performance and mitigate fraud.

Attendees must pre-register to participate in the roundtable discussion. 

(Roundtable Discussion Seats are Sold Out)

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12:30 PM – 2:00 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 Ting Cui, Executive Director – Department Head of Corporate Strategy at Hyundai Capital America, who will share her experiences and expertise on navigating and thriving in auto lending and leasing. 

(Luncheon Seats are Sold Out)

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THE  KICKOFF: MARKET OUTLOOK 

Two key market participants — one from the world of economics, the other from the C-suite — will share their expertise in a kickoff session designed to get you thinking about where the auto finance market is and where it’s headed in 2025.

 

2:15 PM – 2:45 PM OUTLOOK 1: THE ECONOMY AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY AMID INFLATIONARY UNCERTAINTY

  • Examining elevated interest rates and consumer credit health
  • Forecasting the 2025 auto finance market
  • An assessment of the future SAAR amid improved inventory

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2:45 PM – 3:15 PM OUTLOOK 2: FIRESIDE CHAT ON MARKET PROSPECTS

  • Navigating continued affordability concerns and rising auto delinquencies
  • The C-suite perspective on balancing originations growth and profitability amid higher costs
  • How to invest in technology to improve underwriting and funding as vehicle supply builds

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3:30 PM – 4:30 PM WORKSHOP: SPARK TANK 

In this workshop, you will take a stab at creating the future of auto finance. Similar to the  hit TV show, the Spark Tank workshop will have attendees thinking on their feet to work up auto finance startup and new product ideas, showing off and cultivating entrepreneurial skills, while deepening their understanding of current market conditions. 

Attendees will break into groups and work together to create an idea for building a successful startup that addresses a challenge or gap in the automotive finance industry. Leaders from each group will pitch their concept to a panel of “investors,” and the winning idea gets “funded” by the investors. 

Attendees must pre-register to participate in the workshop through event registration.

(Workshop is Sold Out)

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5:00 PM AUTO FINANCE SUMMIT OPENING RECEPTION 

Come meet the 2024 Exhibitors of the 2024 Auto Finance Summit!

 

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8

8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS

9:00 AM WELCOMING REMARKS

9:05 AM – 9:35 AM SESSION 1: FIRESIDE CHAT  

Shannon Mokhiber, EVP at Ford Motor Credit Company, will sit down in a “fireside chat” to discuss the economy, innovation, industry trends and fresh growth ideas, along with market expectations for 2025.

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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.   

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10:20 AM – 10:50 AM SESSION 3: FIRESIDE CHAT 

Joseph Portera, SVP & Chief Business Risk Officer for Financial Services at Capital One, will sit down in a “fireside chat” to discuss topics such as: AI in automotive fraud detection; risk mitigation strategies for dealers; and the future of AI in automotive. 

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10:50 AM – 11:35 AM COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL

Our show floor at AFS will be designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to explore and connect with leading technology and service providers in auto finance. The exhibition hall is a central hub for technology companies to showcase their products, services and solutions to auto lenders and lessors. It will also be a place where attendees can network, set up meetings and recharge at one of our lounges.

The AFS exhibition hall will be open throughout the event. During this dedicated networking break, coffee will be available.

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11:40 AM – 12:25 PM SESSION 4: CONCURRENT TRACKS 

11:40 AM – SESSION 4 RISK MANAGEMENT TRACK: PRESENTATION – THE STATE OF FUNDING, CAPITAL MARKETS, AND INTEREST MARGINS

  • Where are current spreads and cost dynamics amid an election year?  
  • Understanding investor demand and diversification needs – who’s scoring capital? 
  • Assessing prime and subprime performance and issuance trends, including the all-important 2022 vintage 

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11:40 AM –  SESSION 4 STRATEGY TRACK: PANEL – THE GREAT SUBPRIME DEBATE: RISK VERSUS REWARD

Two teams will face off in a classic debate format to address current subprime financing risk and reward. Is expansion into lower credit tiers smart, considering affordability concerns, elevated delinquencies and rising household debt? Topics of discussion will include:  

  • Is the market ripe for auto lenders to loosen standards? 
  • Is there a good way to balance risk management with subprime demand?  
  • To what degree should auto lenders rely on AI and automation for decisioning?  

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12:30 PM  2024 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 2024 Auto Finance Excellence Awards, which celebrate achievements in the automotive lending and leasing industry. Click Here to submit your nominations.

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2:15 PM – 3:15 PM SESSION 6: CONCURRENT TRACKS 

2:15 PM – SESSION 6 RISK MANAGEMENT TRACK: PANEL- NAVIGATING DECLINING USED-VEHICLE VALUES

  • Longer-term implications of lower used-vehicle prices and slowing sales  
  • Valuation forecasts for the forthcoming year 
  • The implications of EV price cuts on residual values 

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2:15 PM – SESSION 6 STRATEGY TRACK: PANEL – THE RISE OF LEASING: TAPPING INTO GROWING LEASE DEMAND

  • Reviewing the state of the market for new and used-vehicle leases and affordability 
  • Examining the impact of EV adoption on lease-share growth 
  • The latest on residual value calculations and expectations, as well as remarketing  

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3:15 PM – 4:00 PM  COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL

Our show floor at AFS will be designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to explore and connect with leading technology and service providers in auto finance. The exhibition hall is a central hub for technology companies to showcase their products, services, and solutions to auto lenders and lessors. It will also be a place where attendees can network, set up meetings, and recharge at one of our lounges.

The AFS exhibition hall will be open throughout the event, during this dedicated networking break, coffee will be available.

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4:15 PM – 5:00 PM SESSION 7: CONCURRENT TRACKS 

4:15 PM – SESSION 7 RISK MANAGEMENT TRACK: PANEL — LONG-TERM STRATEGIES FOR BETTER COMPLIANCE

  • Preparing for an uptick in FTC oversight on dealers, servicing and collection practices  
  • Ancillary products: Still on everyone’s radar 
  • Navigating regulatory scrutiny on AI practices and data governance  

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4:15 PM – SESSION 7 STRATEGY TRACK: PANEL – GROW RESPONSIBLY: HOW TO APPROACH UNDERWRITING IN TODAY’S MARKET

  • Using AI and machine learning to mitigate risk while growing originations 
  • Improving customer experience through automated loan decisioning  
  • Accounting for hidden debt and creditworthiness with alternative data 

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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN EXHIBIT HALL

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9

8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS

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8:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST IN EXHIBIT HALL

9:15 AM – 9:45 AM SESSION 8: PANEL – THE NEXT GENERATION IN DIGITAL LENDING: ENHANCING CUSTOMER LOYALTY  

  • Improving consumer communication and self-service through AI-driven chatbots 
  • Embracing an omnichannel approach, from application to servicing 
  • Employing generative AI strategies to personalize customer experience and decisioning 

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9:45 AM – 10:15 AM SESSION 9: PANEL – EVs, HYBRIDS, AND THE FUTURE OF AUTO FINANCE

  • Hybrids: The bridge or a sign of transition?
  • Tapping into the rise of affordable, used EVs following price declines
  • Examining potential impacts of the 2024 presidential election on tax credits and EV mandates

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10:15 AM – 10:45 AM COFFEE BREAK IN EXHIBIT HALL

Our show floor at AFS will be designed to provide attendees with the opportunity to explore and connect with leading technology and service providers in auto finance. The exhibition hall is a central hub for technology companies to showcase their products, services and solutions to auto lenders and lessors. It will also be a place where attendees can network, set up meetings and recharge at one of our lounges.

The AFS exhibition hall will be open throughout the event. During this dedicated networking break, coffee will be available.

10:55 AM – 11:30 AM SESSION 10: PANEL – MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR MORE EFFICIENT AUTO FINANCE OPERATIONS

  • Building the right auto finance team for the market in 2025 and beyond
  • Keeping a pulse on customer needs while enhancing applications, servicing and funding time
  • Metrics and benchmarks for operational excellence and maximum financing returns

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11:30 AM – 12:30 PM SESSION 11: WORKSHOP – FRAUD PREVENTION

In this workshop, attendees will take a deep dive into top-of-mind trends and mitigation strategies for preventing fraud in auto finance. Auto finance fraud exposure was estimated at $7.9 billion in 2023, with synthetic identify fraud a leading contributor. Tricolor’s Vice President of Credit Operations Alexander Velasquez will provide a close look at current fraud trends and risk management strategies covering AI, machine learning and data verification. 

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12:00 PM CONFERENCE CONCLUDES