The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association opened registration for its 62nd ELFA Annual Convention, which will be held Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 at the at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge in Phoenix. The convention will bring together professionals from across the $1 trillion equipment finance industry to learn and network. The early-bird registration deadline for the event is Aug. 11.

“I’m really excited about the convention theme: ‘Future 360,’” Bob Neagle, board chair of the ELFA, said. “We’re going to be looking at new developments across the industry and what they mean for our businesses moving forward.”

“There’s nowhere else to connect with so many members of the ELFA community in one place,” Ralph Petta, president and CEO of the ELFA, said.

The agenda for the 62nd ELFA Annual Convention will include a wide range of educational sessions on industry hot topics. Attendees will hear from keynote speakers, including Tim Urban, a blogger, author, illustrator and speaker. Attendees also will have the opportunity to participate in interactive networking opportunities, visit an exhibit hall showcasing industry solutions and give back through community service projects.