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Forging Stronger Results for Dealers and Finance Providers

May 18-19, 2026 // C Baldwin Hotel Houston

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Connect on Financing Growth

Equipment Finance Connect is an annual event designed to deliver tangible outcomes for dealers and finance providers. This is where industry leaders come together to share strategies, explore financing opportunities, and build meaningful partnerships. By bridging the gaps between dealers and finance companies across key markets — including agriculture, construction, transportation, and material handling — attendees gain the insights and connections needed to drive stronger business results.

Meet The Leaders Who Attended

Equipment Finance Connect brings together leaders across the equipment finance ecosystem. Attendees connect with a targeted group of executives spanning banks, captives, independents, dealer networks, and vendor finance through curated networking, roundtables, and in-room discussions—designed to support partnership development and business growth. 2026 attendees include:

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Sessions Driving Equipment Finance Forward

Step into the sessions where equipment finance leaders are navigating market shifts, strengthening dealer partnerships, and driving portfolio performance in real time. Break down originations, credit strategy, vendor finance, and operational execution through panels, fireside chats, and built-in networking designed for action.

2026 Speakers 

Hear directly from the leaders shaping equipment finance today. These speakers brought firsthand perspective on the decisions, tradeoffs, and strategies guiding their organizations. 2026 speakers include:

Chief Executive Officer
Premier Equipment Solutions

President & Founder
Rinaldi Advisory Services

Sr. Director of Business Development
Oakmont Capital Services

President
Commercial Equipment Financing

U.S. Sales Manager – Commercial Finance
DLL

Founder & CEO
Royal Media

VP Relationship Manager
BMO Bank North America

Finance & Sales Administration Manager
Anderson Equipment Company

Deputy Editor
Equipment Finance News

F&I Manager
H & R Agri-Power

Chief Executive Officer
Northside Tool Rental

EVP & Head of Transportation, Vendor Solutions
Mitsubishi HC Capital America

Senior Business Economist
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Special Counsel
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton

Associate Editor
Equipment Finance News

SVP of Sales
Equify Financial

Director of Sales
Hills Machinery

Vice President Strategic Technology
GreatAmerica Financial Services

President
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Why Attend

Speakers

Prepare for inspiration from a new wave of thought leadership at Equipment Finance Connect 2026. We’re curating a lineup of industry pioneers who will go beyond the same-old-same-old and help you and the industry understand and gain more.

Expect groundbreaking insights, practical solutions, and a glimpse into what’s next in dealer F&I operations, loan product development, credit technology, lending sales and marketing, economic forecasting, and more. 

Experience

This groundbreaking event introduces innovative strategies, promotes collaboration, and shapes the future of equipment finance. It’s a unique opportunity for dealers and finance providers to constructively come together, exchange ideas, build connections, and strengthen relationships across segments like agriculture, construction, transportation, and material handling.

Among past attendees, 100% rated the event experience as excellent or very good. We’re crafting an experience that focuses on driving profitability, enhancing collaboration, and delivering actionable insights.

Networking

Last year’s attendees rated the overall quality and value of contacts they made at the event with 4.7 stars out of 5, with 5 being the highest possible score. Your next big connection will be made here.

Building on the success of our previous events, we’re creating a networking environment that emphasizes quality interactions and meaningful collaborations. From facilitated conversations to open forums, every connection you make here will be another step toward success. 

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