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Built to address the real-world challenges and opportunities in powersports finance 

The Powersports Finance Summit agenda is designed to help lenders and dealers navigate an evolving landscape with confidence. From shifting consumer credit trends and inventory availability to compliance risks and digital tools, the sessions dive into the topics that matter most — without the filler. A Format that Fosters Connection 

The Summit’s small scale means more access, more interaction, and more takeaways. You won’t be lost in the crowd — you’ll be seated next to peers and partners ready to share insight and collaborate. 

Tuesday

September 23 

10:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS 
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

SUPPORTING DEALERS AND FOSTERING INDUSTRY GROWTH

Attendees break into small networking groups to discuss strategies for supporting powersports dealers and boosting sales in a market defined by higher interest rates, elevated product costs and tariffs, mixed consumer demand, and rising promotions. Includes a light lunch. 

1:15 PM WELCOMING REMARKS
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM SESSION 1: PRESENTATION

POWERSPORTS MARKET REVIEW AND OUTLOOK FOR 2026

 – Macroeconomic conditions and industry outlook by product segment
 – An overview of powersports finance products, players and promotions
 – Prospects for 2026 sales and financing amid still-high interest rates and prices 

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2:15 PM – 3:15 PM SESSION 2: PANEL

RETHINKING POWERSPORTS FINANCING PROCESSES, PROCEDURES, AND STRATEGIES IN A DIGITAL AGE

 – Establishing seamless digital-to-retail integration to benefit lenders and dealers
 – Leaning into pre-approvals and automation to increase financing penetration
 – Taking advantage of customer shifts to powersports e-commerce  

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3:15 PM – 3:45 PM AFTERNOON BREAK
3:45 PM – 4:30 PM SESSION 3: PANEL

IMPROVING LENDER-DEALER DYNAMICS TO DRIVE GREATER SALES

 – What dealers need from lenders – from capital to technology to customer support
 – Identifying challenges and opportunities in floorplan financing
 – Ideas for growth in unit sales and F&I revenue 

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4:30 PM – 5:00 PM SESSION 4: FIRESIDE CHAT

Jon Vestal, EVP and General Manager of Recreational Lending at Octane, will take the stage to discuss changes across nonprime, near prime and prime lending in powersports, growth opportunities and challenges across niche powersports markets, and scaling new programs by segment, including RV and marine.

 

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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM COCKTAIL RECEPTION

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Wednesday

September 24

8:00 AM REGISTRATION OPENS 
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM BREAKFAST
9:00 AM WELCOMING REMARKS
9:05 AM – 9:45 AM SESSION 5: FIRESIDE CHAT

Bob Kee, CEO of Destination CycleSports Inc. and Chair of NPDA, will take the stage to discuss the state of the market, powersports product demand, promotions, and fresh growth ideas for lenders and dealers heading into 2026. 

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9:45 AM – 10:30 AM SESSION 6: PANEL

DRIVING SMARTER CREDIT DECISIONS IN POWERSPORTS: BALANCING LENDER AND DEALER NEEDS

 – Balancing portfolio growth while maintaining desired LTV and DTI ratios
 – Utilizing data and automation to improve decisions, collections, and recoveries
 – Understanding collateral risk across the motorcycle, powersports and RV/marine segments 

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10:30 AM – 11:00 AM MORNING BREAK

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11:00 AM – 11:45 AM SESSION 7: PANEL

AN UPDATE ON VEHICLES SALES TRENDS AS COMPETITION HEATS UP

 – New products and growth opportunities by powersports segment
 – Navigating competitive markets in the face of new entrants and mixed demand
 – Strategies for maintaining profitability despite higher unit costs 

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11:45 AM – 12:15 PM SESSION 8: PRESENTATION

DIVING INTO CHANGING POWERSPORTS VEHICLE DEMAND AND VALUES 

 – Understanding collateral values and retention trends by segment
 – Preparing for continued fluctuation in pricing and rates into 2026
 – Assessing the implications for unit values of product incentives and pricing strategies 

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12:15 PM POWERSPORTS ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS LUNCHEON
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM SESSION 9: PANEL 

NAVIGATING A CHANGING POWERSPORTS COMPLIANCE LANDSCAPE

 – Powersports implications of changes at CFPB, state regulators, and other federal agencies
 – Regulatory considerations for originations, servicing, collections, and repossessions
 – Key compliance considerations for aftermarket product sales 

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2:30 PM – 2:50 PM SESSION 10: SURVEY SESSION

STATE OF THE MARKET: SURVEY, DISCUSSION, FORECAST

In the State of the Market session, attendees will participate in a live and exclusive survey on industry trends and forecasts, accompanied by audience discussion. Through this novel approach, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the market and on the future of the industry.

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2:50 PM – 3:00 PM BREAK
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM SESSION 11: PANEL

FINANCING THE FUTURE OF MOTORCYCLE OWNERSHIP 

 – Strategies for growing motorcycle sales
 – Adapting financing programs for first-time buyers and different generations
 – Fostering partnerships with dealer groups and OEMs to expand product offerings 

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4:00 PM CONCLUSION