2023 Non-Prime Auto Financing Conference

Agenda 

The 2023 conference agenda provides the non-prime auto financing industry with great content. You’ll find industry overview sessions, the latest on the legal front, and a full afternoon of compliance.

Conference agenda is subject to change. Last update January 30, 2023.


TIME


EVENT

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM


Board Meeting

Seoul

NAF Board of Directors Only

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


Board Social Hour 

TBD

By Invitation Only

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


Board Appreciation Dinner

TBD

By Invitation Only


TIME

EVENT

 

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

Golf Outing

TBD

All golfers will receive a light breakfast upon registration, refreshing beverages and snacks on the golf course, and a box lunch after the round.

Separate fees apply

12:00 PM - 12:15 PM

First-Time Attendee Welcome Session

Seoul

First-time attendees and new members are invited to discover all that the NAF Association has to offer.  You'll also learn what to expect and how to make the most out of your time at the conference.

Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, NAF Association

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM


ASK TO ANSWER FORUMS NETWORKING LUNCHEON

TBD

The NAF Association launched the Ask to Answer Forums, a new member benefit program, in the Fall of 2022, featuring two specialty networking groups: Operations+ and Originations+. Not yet a member of the association? That’s okay! You are welcome to join us for lunch and fellowship. 

1:30 PM - 2:15 PM


Ask to Answer Forum General Session

Real Talk on Refunds: Elevating Your Aftermarket Services

Legacy D/E

Increasing focus on voluntary protection products (VPP) in legislation, regulation and enforcement demands the attention of those selling or financing these products within the market. State legislation on VPP, particularly GAP, continues to rise, causing concern and some confusion within the industry. Join the knowledge powerhouses at Allied Solutions (Peter Krall), Cox Automotive (Robert Christini), and F&I Sentinel (Stephen McDaniel) as they share strategies for building compliant solutions within a changing regulatory landscape.

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM


Ask to Answer Forum Peer Exchange: Operations+

Legacy D

Join your peers for robust roundtable discussions specifically tailored to the latest trends, hot topics, and top challenges impacting auto finance operations.

Facilitated by the Operations+ Committee Members

2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

 Ask to Answer Forum Peer Exchange: Originations+

Legacy E

Join your peers for robust roundtable discussions specifically tailored to the latest trends, hot topics, and top challenges impacting auto finance originations.

Facilitated by the Originations+ Committee Members

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

 Conference Welcome & Opening Keynote - Hope is a Verb

Windrose Ballroom

Amy Downs survived a bomb exploding in the building of the credit union where she was working, which killed 168 people, including 18 of her 33 co-workers. Today, she is President and an award-winning CEO of that same organization. Allegiance Credit Union Amy Downshas grown by 400% and is thriving. Drawing on her recently released book Hope Is A VerbAmy is excited to share how you can respond to a crisis in a way that will make your organization come out of this even stronger than before you went in.

Amy Downs, President/CEO, Allegiance Credit Union

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM

 OPENING RECEPTION IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Legacy Ballroom

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers. Opening Keynote Speaker, Amy Downs, will be available in the exhibit hall for a meet & greet and book signing. 

6:30 PM - 7:00 PM

 Shuttle from Hotel to Topgolf

 Hotel Lobby to Topgolf
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM


TOPGOLF & BBQ SOCIAL

Topgolf DFW - The Colony

Experience upscale amenities and casual yet competitive fun for everyone. You don't have to be a pro to enjoy the gameplay, delicious dinner, and beverages.

9:00 PM - 9:30 PM


Shuttle from Topgolf to Hotel

 Topgolf to Hotel

TIME

EVENT

7:45 AM - 8:30 AM

 

BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Legacy Ballroom

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy breakfast while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers. 

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

 

Trusted Insights for What's Ahead: Auto Market Update & Outlook

Windrose Ballroom

While the issues impacting the economy and auto market have shifted, supply remains tight and retail demand is increasingly challenged by affordability from high prices and high rates. In this session, Jonathan will provide an update on the U.S. economy and the auto market’s outlook as we navigate 2023 and the challenges from high inflation, deteriorating loan performance, and tightening credit conditions as the U.S. sees slowing growth and flirts with a recession. He will cover the latest 

information on economic activity, employment trends, interest rates, consumer credit, and sentiment as well as new and used sales, inventory and supply, prices and valuation, and the latest outlook for the economy, vehicle sales, and values.

Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist, Cox Automotive

Session Sponsored By

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

 

An Assessment of the Industry and How to Effectively Use the Data 

Windrose Ballroom

The NAF Association’s Annual Non-Prime Automotive Financing Survey, done in collaboration with AFSA, provides the non-prime auto industry’s only measurements of growth and change. The broad base of finance company contributors offers an accurate and robust annual assessment of the industry.  Learn how to use this benchmarking tool and gather insights gleaned from the data.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

 

BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Legacy Ballroom

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy light refreshments while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers. 

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

 

Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award Ceremony

Windrose Ballroom

The National Automotive Finance Association is proud to recognize professionals that have

made remarkable contributions to the benefit of the non-prime auto finance industry. The inaugural 2023 Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award will recognize a professional at a member organization with enduring service to the non-prime auto finance industry.

2023 Award Program Sponsored By 

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM

 Clear and Conspicuous – Latest in Legal

Windrose Ballroom

Join this panel of key industry attorneys as they address the hot legal topics impacting auto sales and finance.  We will discuss issues surrounding the CFPB’s proposed registries of repeat offenders and nonbank reporting of arbitration clauses and other contractual terms and forms; the Bureau’s personal financial data rights rule; recent litigation and cases of interest to the industry; and other federal and state emerging issues and trends. 

Moderated by Eric Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP

Panelists: Mark Edelman, McGlinchey Stafford and Steve Levine, Ignite Consulting Partners 

TIME
EVENT

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

 

LUNCHEON

Legacy Foyer

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

 

Business Track Session I

Windrose Ballroom

Session details coming soon.

1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

 

Compliance Track Session I

Legacy D/E

Session details coming soon. 

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

 

Business Track Session II

Windrose Ballroom

Session details coming soon. 

1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

 

Compliance Track Session II

Legacy D/E

Session details coming soon.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

 

BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Legacy Ballroom 

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy light refreshments while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers.

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

The Lifecycle of Loss Management 

Windrose Ballroom

With delinquencies on the rise, it's important to understand how to effectively navigate loss management. Panelists from different stages in the process will share best practices for improving your collection cycle. 

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

 

Compliance Track Session III

Legacy D/E

Session details coming soon. 

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

 

Business Track Session IV

Windrose Ballroom

Session details coming soon. 

4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

 

Compliance Track Session IV

Legacy D/E

Session details coming soon. 

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

 

RECEPTION

Legacy Ballroom

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and libations while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers.

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

 

Dinner On Your Own

Location

8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

 

DESSERT RECEPTION: Wine and Spirits Pull

TBD

Sip on a glass of vino and savor something sweet. Feeling lucky? Everyone is a winner at the Wine and Spirits Pull, where each ticket guarantees you a mystery bottle! Best of all, this is a charitable giving event, benefitting the NAF Association and On the Road Lending. No purchase is necessary to attend the reception. A limited quantity of Wine and Spirit Pull raffle tickets are available for purchase during the registration process and onsite.

Wine and Spirits Pull Exclusively Sponsored By 


TIME


EVENT

7:30 AM - 8:15 AM

 

BREAKFAST IN THE EXHIBIT HALL

Legacy Ballroom

Gain insights from business leaders and learn the latest innovations. Enjoy breakfast while interacting with other industry professionals and solution providers.

8:15 AM - 8:30 AM

 

NAF Association Annual Business Meeting

Windrose Ballroom

The annual meeting is open to everyone, with all members invited to get involved in the organization and attend. The primary purpose of this meeting is to receive the annual report from the current Association officers, install new officers, and conduct such other business as may be placed on the agenda by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. 

Jennifer Martin, Executive Director, NAF Association   

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM


Delinquencies, Losses, Recoveries & Extensions, Oh My! 

Windrose Ballroom 

Amy Martin, Sr. Director in S&P Global Rating’s auto asset-backed (ABS) group, will provide an update on auto loan ABS collateral performance. Growth in subprime lending, loss of COVID-related fiscal support payments, and sticky inflation have contributed to weaker performance metrics, including higher-than-normal delinquencies and losses for their overall subprime index. Join her as she shares  S&P’s latest statistics on delinquencies, losses, recoveries and extensions.  She’ll also discuss auto loan ABS issuance levels, funding costs, and S&P’s outlook for future rating performance.


Amy Martin, Sr. Director, S&P Global Ratings   

9:15 AM - 10:00 AM

General Session II

Windrose Ballroom 

Session details coming soon.

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

BREAK

Windrose Foyer

Session details coming soon. 

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

General Session Closing Keynote

Windrose Ballroom

Session details coming soon. 

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Closing Remarks

Windrose Ballroom

Session details coming soon. 

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

WORKING LUNCH & Compliance Roundtable Meeting

(For NAF Compliance Graduates Only)

Legacy D/E

Participate in a peer-to-peer learning environment with fellow compliance graduates who hold similar positions and deal with similar challenges.

Facilitated by Eric Johnson, Partner, Hudson Cook, LLP