Rinaldi Advisory Services will launch a new open forum series in April focused on the evolving landscape of equipment leasing and finance.

The monthly series, titled “RAS Live,” will feature eight sessions from April through November 2025. Each 60-minute event is designed to foster discussion among industry professionals on topics including technology, regulation, risk, and market shifts.

The first session, scheduled for April 2 at 2 p.m. ET, will focus on systems and technology in equipment finance. Panelists will explore challenges with core systems, digital transformation, automation, cybersecurity, and strategies to remain competitive.

The session will include insights from RAS leadership — Bob Rinaldi, Nancy Geary, Harry Kaplun, Chris Chiappetta, and Liz Rinaldi — as well as guest speaker Michael Varney, founder of MAI Technology.

Attendance will be limited to 22 participants to promote engagement. Each forum will begin with a panel-led overview before opening up to peer discussion and Q&A.