The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association is calling for presentations for its 61st Annual Convention, which will take place from Oct. 9 to Oct. 11 in Marco Island, FL. Proposals to speak at the convention are due by June 10.

The convention will focus on the theme of “welcoming change as opportunity.” In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, no one can afford to stand still and, according to the ELFA, the most successful equipment finance organizations are leveraging changes in the marketplace. The convention will examine key developments facing the equipment finance industry — from a business, economic, technological and legislative perspective — and exchange ideas and solutions for positioning businesses for success.

Some topics to be covered at the convention will include changing workforce expectations, business model innovations, the growth of digitalization and new regulatory requirements. The convention will also address critical “people power” issues, from sourcing and developing talent to driving diversity and inclusion in the workplace to welcoming the next generation of leaders.

The ELFA will evaluate presentation proposals on topics of interest to the wide range of equipment finance industry members that attend the convention that will spark conversation and connections. The association will be looking for intriguing session ideas that capture the climate in today’s business environment and address issues facing the equipment finance industry. The ELFA encourages submissions from speakers and panels representing diverse backgrounds, leadership roles and generations.