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ELFA Innovation Roundtable
The Art of the Possible: Pushing Boundaries with New Technologies

Q4 ELFA Innovation Roundtable
November 16, 2023 from 12:00 PM CDT to 2:30 PM CT (Virtual via Zoom)

About Technology Innovation Working Group Roundtables

Our industry is filled with brilliant people who are curious and actively seeking the next breakthrough. How are other industry leaders thinking about innovation in equipment finance? What are the challenges to solve now, and where do we go next?

Our quarterly virtual roundtable sessions are an opportunity to find out what is on the mind of your peers, share ideas, and discover new approaches for tackling your innovation challenges. This session is a community-driven, highly interactive discussion of the latest technology and innovation topics that are top of mind for Equipment Finance leaders.

Who Should Attend?

Our discussions are designed for all innovation-minded equipment finance professionals, from emerging talent to seasoned leaders. If you’re interested in accessing cutting-edge knowledge, engaging diverse voices in the industry innovation discussion, and building your action plan, this event is for you!

Why Attend:

You will engage with senior leaders from ELFA’s Innovation Advisory Council in a facilitated discussion on the people, process, and technology aspects of innovating in a world of continuous and accelerating change.

This Quarter's Topic

The Art of the Possible: Pushing Boundaries with New Technologies

Staying competitive today requires both excelling at current operations and exploring emerging innovations. But how do you drive digital transformation without taking your eye off the core business? How do you filter hype from truly disruptive technologies? And how do you turn potential into real impact?

In this interactive session, you’ll hear unique perspectives from equipment finance innovators and technology leaders on:

• The cutting-edge technologies making the biggest waves in equipment finance
• Actionable strategies for balancing incremental improvements and transformational change
• Turning innovation from buzzword into business value
• Case studies and lessons learned from digital transformation journeys

The panel discussions will be followed by facilitated roundtable conversations where you’ll be able to connect with peers to:

• Discuss your own technology opportunities and challenges
• Generate new ideas and approaches you can immediately apply
• Build your professional network with other innovators

Get inspired and explore the art of the possible with new technologies. Equip yourself with fresh ideas to drive innovation and experimentation within your team. Gain insights from the real-world experiences of peers and subject matter experts. Build connections with other leaders passionate about exploring emerging technologies.

Join us if you are eager to advance your thinking on emerging tech and want actionable insights on aligning digital transformation with business priorities. Walk away with new knowledge and new contacts to help you drive change.

Welcome: Ralph Petta, President & CEO, Equipment Leasing and Finance Association

Featuring Panelists from the ELFA Innovation Advisory Council:

• Tawnya Stone, Great America
• Lisa Fitzgerald, First Citizens
• Beckham Thomas, Trnsact

Special Guest Panelist: Scott Nelson, Tamarack

Hosted & facilitated by:
Deborah Reuben, CEO & Founder of TomorrowZone and ELFA Innovation Advisory Council Chair

AGENDA:

• ELFA welcome & roundtable kick off.
• Set the stage for our topic and interactive discussions.
• Panelists weigh in on topics.
• Multiple facilitated roundtable discussions
• Recap, takeaways, and close

Note: A brief break is included in our agenda.