Auto Finance News is pleased to announce that Auto Finance Summit East 2026 will take place May 11-13 at the JW Marriot Nashville. The event enables unparalleled networking with attendees from the full spectrum of lending.
The fourth annual summit will provide in-depth insights on topics including dynamic risk assessment, the future of digital transformation, the industry’s macroeconomic outlook, subprime auto lending and lender-dealer collaboration.
View the full event agenda here.
Summit attendees will gain valuable insights from top executives at one-on-one fireside chats. This year, these chats feature Toyota Financial Services President and Chief Executive Scott Cooke and Volkswagen Financial Services President and CEO Ernst Jan van Eijkelenburg.
In addition to hearing from industry leaders, attendees can expect a packed agenda that includes engaging panel sessions along with intimate networking opportunities offered through roundtable discussions, receptions and a luncheon.
The summit also features the return of exciting live technology demos from startups within the financial services industry. Last year, AI compliance fintech Kobalt Labs won the 2025 demo challenge.
Auto Finance Summit East 2026 will welcome a diverse group of industry leaders near the midpoint of the year, a pivotal moment to assess, refine and potentially reexamine operational strategies to ensure success in the months ahead.
Learn more about Auto Finance Summit East and register here.
