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Forging Stronger Results for Dealers and Finance Providers

2027 Dates To Be Announced

Where Relationships Become Results 

Equipment Finance Connect is an event dedicated exclusively to bringing equipment dealers, lenders, and industry partners together to build relationships, exchange ideas, and drive business growth. Produced by Equipment Finance News, the industry’s trusted source for news and market intelligence, Equipment Finance Connect delivers executive-level education and unmatched networking focused on the trends shaping equipment finance—from AI and digital transformation to market dynamics, operational efficiency, risk management, and customer expectations. 

Whether you’re looking to expand your network, discover new financing solutions, or gain practical strategies to improve your business, Equipment Finance Connect connects you with the people, knowledge, and strategies that matter most – helping turn meaningful conversations into lasting partnerships and measurable results. 

Build Better Connections. Gain Practical Insights. Drive Stronger Results. 

Learn What Matters Most

Hear directly from industry executives and subject matter experts on the topics shaping equipment finance, including:  

  • Dealer and lender partnerships  
  • Risk and fraud prevention  
  • Operational efficiency  
  • Market trends and economic outlook  
  • AI and automation 

Leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately. 

Build Meaningful Relationships

Meet the dealers, lenders, technology partners, and industry leaders who influence business decisions every day. Whether you’re looking for new financing partners, dealer relationships, or technology solutions, Equipment Finance Connect creates networking opportunities for conversations that lead to long-term business growth. 

More than 95% of previous attendees made three or more meaningful business connections during the event. 

Prepare for What's Next

As technology, customer expectations, and market conditions continue to evolve, staying competitive means staying informed. 

Equipment Finance Connect delivers exclusive market intelligence and executive insights on emerging technologies, digital transformation, AI, automation, regulatory developments, and the trends shaping the future of equipment finance—helping you anticipate change, identify opportunities, and make smarter business decisions. 

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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Learn From the Leaders Shaping Equipment Finance  

Equipment Finance Connect features respected executives, industry innovators, and business leaders who bring practical experience—not sales presentations—to the stage. 

Our speakers share real-world strategies, lessons learned, and forward-looking perspectives that help attendees navigate today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities.  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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Interested in sharing your expertise? 

We’re looking for experienced professionals with actionable insights and innovative ideas that will help equipment dealers and finance providers strengthen their businesses. 

Align Your Brand with Equipment Finance Connect 

Become a Sponsor

Equipment Finance Connect brings together a highly curated audience of equipment dealers, finance providers, technology companies, and industry leaders—all in one place. As a sponsor, you’ll gain direct access to decision-makers actively seeking new solutions, strategic partnerships, and innovative technologies.

More than just brand exposure, Equipment Finance Connect creates meaningful opportunities to build relationships, generate qualified leads, and position your company as a trusted partner in the equipment finance industry. If your goal is to grow your business and connect with the people driving the market forward, there’s no better place to be.

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