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Powersports Finance Summit Agenda

Addressing real-world challenges and opportunities in powersports finance 

The PowerSports Finance Summit agenda is built around the challenges and opportunities facing today’s powersports finance leaders.

Sessions explore the trends influencing lending strategy, dealer performance, credit conditions and consumer demand — delivering practical insights from professionals actively working in the industry.

With a smaller, focused audience, the summit creates more opportunities for conversation, collaboration and direct access to industry peers.

Wednesday

September 16

11:00 AM Registration Opens

1:15 PM Opening remarks

Session 1: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM—Presentation

POWERSPORTS MARKET REVIEW AND OUTLOOK FOR 2027

  • Navigating shifting sales, demand, promotions and macroeconomics shaping powersports
  • An overview of dynamics across electrified products, OEM innovation, and supply chains
  • Forecasting 2027 sales and finance trends while identifying opportunities

PRESENTER:

Session 2: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM—Panel

TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN FINANCING: BALANCING LENDER & DEALER NEEDS

  • Exploring collaboration for underwriting, decisions, and performance without slowing sales
  • Utilizing real-time data, alternative credit models, and F&I systems to improve financing
  • Using AI for greater efficiency

PANELISTS:

3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Networking Coffee Break 

Sponsored by:

Session 3: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM—Panel

VOICE OF THE DEALER: ADDRESSING RISING COSTS, SUPPLY DYNAMICS, AND FINANCING NEEDS

  • Analyzing rising carrying costs, aging inventory, and tighter margins
  • Overcoming the nuances between the major powersports segments: motorcycle, marine and RV
  • Assessing challenges in F&I productivity, regulatory requirements, and technology integration

PANELISTS:

3:45 PM – 4:30 PM SESSION 4: PANEL Session 4: 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM—Interactive Workshop

MAPPING THE FUTURE OF POWERSPORTS FINANCE

In this interactive workshop, participants will map out key moments and trends in Powersports Finance’s past, present, and future while identifying patterns that will help inform 2026 industry technology strategies. The goal is to create a shared – and more insightful – view of industry trends in the recent past, present, and future.

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Welcome Cocktail Party

Join us for the Opening Reception of PSFS 2026. Network with industry peers, reconnect with partners, and meet our sponsors. Enjoy drinks and light refreshments in a welcoming atmosphere as we kick off PSFS 2026 and set the stage for a productive and engaging event.

Sponsored by:

Thursday

September 17

8:00 AM Registration Opens

8:00 -9:00 AM Networking Breakfast

Breakfast Sponsored by:

9:00 AM – 9:05 AM Opening Remarks 

Session 5: 9:05 AM – 9:35 AM—Fireside chat 

FIRESIDE CHAT WITH KEVIN DUCK, CEO OF YAMAHA FINANCIAL SERVICES 

Kevin Duck, CEO of Yamaha Financial Services, 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 2027.

Session 6: 9:35 AM -10:30 AM—Panel

DRIVING MOTORCYCLES SALES WHILE BALANCING PORTFOLIO RISK AND AFFORDABILITY 

  • How pricing structures, consumer preferences and affordability are shaping demand
  • Developing best practices for motorcycle financing while balancing credit risk with retail momentum
  • Assessing current portfolio health

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Morning Coffee Break

Sponsored by:

Session 7: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM—Panel

FINANCING OFF-ROAD VEHICLES AS BUYER PROFILES SHIFT

  • Understanding UTV, ATV, and SxS buyer trends, seasonal demand swings and affordability
  • Evaluating credit performance, collateral values and portfolio risk in the off-road segment
  • Strengthening financing, floorplan, and underwriting to serve recreational and commercial customers

12:00 PM – 1:15 PM Networking Lunch 

Session 8: 1:15 PM – 1:45 PM—Presentation

KEY TRENDS IN POWERSPORTS VALUES AND REMARKETING

  • Analyzing unit trends by category against seasonality and consumer demographics
  • Examining inventory levels, auction activity, and pricing stability across the powersports sector
  • Assessing the impact of rates, production, and consumer confidence on values and demand in motorcycle, marine and RV

Sponsored by: 

Session 9: 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM—Panel

GETTING WET: EXPLORING PORTFOLIO EXPANSION IN MARINE

  • Comparing buyer trends, rate sensitivity, loan terms, and seasonal patterns shaping originations
  • Evaluating rates and underwriting as the marine market recovers
  • Strengthening F&I, floorplan strategies, financing tools, and partnerships to support growth

PANELISTS:

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Networking Break

Session 10: 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM—Panel

STRATEGIES FOR SERVING FIRST-TIME BUYERS AMID CHANGING CUSTOMER SEGMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS

  • Digitalizing the buying experience as younger buyers come to market
  • Exploring first-time buyer expectations on subscriptions, extended terms, and bundled products
  • Maintaining engagement through the sales and financing cycle

PANELISTS:

Session 11: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM—Panel 

ROAD WORKS: RISK AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THE RV SEGMENT

  • Fitting credit products to changes in RV types and the asset’s lower payment priority among borrowers
  • Loss mitigation and recovery ideas, especially when the RV converts into a primary home
  • Are there origination growth opportunities beyond prime / subprime?

4:00 PM CONCLUSION