The future of equipment finance technology takes center stage at Equipment Finance Connect 2026 during the “Tech demos: New technologies for equipment finance” session on May 18 at 3:45 p.m. local time. 

This year’s Demo Challenge lineup features five start-up fintech innovators showcasing solutions designed to transform equipment finance and dealer operations. The demonstrations will be from: 

• Aloan; 

• Cosmos AI; 

• DataCRaiM; 

• Ekho; and 

• The Origination API.

View the full event agenda here.  

The live demo session gives attendees a firsthand look at technologies shaping the next generation of equipment finance. 

Each tech startup will demonstrate how their product drives efficiency, automation, data intelligence and improved customer experience across the industry. 

Equipment Finance Connect 2026 takes place May 18-19 at the C. Baldwin Hotel in Houston, bringing together equipment dealers, lenders, lessors and fintech innovators for networking and discussions on technology, partnerships and market trends. 

Learn more about the event and register here.