AI, Leadership, Market Trends, and the Future of Auto Finance Take Center Stage at #NAF2026
The countdown to NAF2026 is officially on, and this year’s conference is shaping up to be one of our most dynamic yet as we celebrate 30 years of connection, education, and innovation in non-prime auto finance.
To give attendees a preview of what’s ahead, we’re featuring two special pieces tied directly to our opening and closing keynote experiences at this year’s conference.
Opening Keynote Preview: H.I. + A.I.: Judgment Under Pressure in Non-Prime Auto Finance
As artificial intelligence continues transforming lending operations and business strategy, one question
remains at the center of the conversation:
How do we use AI responsibly while keeping human judgment, accountability, and decision-making at the forefront?
Our opening keynote speaker, Ron Guerrier, Chief Technology Officer of Save the Children and former auto finance CIO, will explore exactly that during the kickoff general session.
Ron brings a unique cross-industry perspective shaped by leadership roles across financial services, healthcare, government, and technology. His session will challenge attendees to think beyond automation and focus on how organizations can balance AI’s speed and scalability with the human intelligence required for responsible outcomes.
🎥 Watch a quick video preview from Ron Guerrier below.
Featured Conversation with Closing Keynote Kyle Birch
We’re also excited to share a featured conversation with GM Financial’s President of North America Operations Kyle Birch, who will close out NAF2026 with a keynote focused on leadership, innovation, and the future of the industry.
In this special discussion, Kyle shares perspectives on:
- Industry evolution and market dynamics
- Leadership during periods of change
- Innovation and operational strategy
- The importance of relationships and culture
- What’s ahead for auto finance
It’s a great preview of the insight and perspective attendees can expect during Thursday morning’s closing general session.
🎙️Listen to the featured conversation with Kyle Birch below.
More Than a Conference
NAF2026 is designed to bring together the people, ideas, and conversations shaping the future of non-prime auto finance.
This year’s conference features:
- Executive-level insights
- Regulatory and compliance education
- Market and economic analysis
- Interactive audience engagement
- Networking experiences
- Peer roundtables
- Speed networking
- Technology and innovation discussions
- And plenty of opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and build new relationships
Whether you’re focused on operations, servicing, compliance, technology, leadership, or strategy, NAF2026 offers meaningful conversations and practical insights you can take back to your organization.
Register Now
Join us June 2–4, 2026, at the Omni Las Colinas in Irving, Texas, as we celebrate 30 years of NAF and look ahead to what’s next for the industry.