The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) announced its 2026 Spring Conference, bringing together professionals from across the equipment finance industry for high-impact education, strategic insights, and meaningful networking.
This year’s conference features a powerful lineup of plenary sessions, breakout education tracks, a nationally recognized keynote speaker, and a hands-on charity event benefiting the NEFA Foundation.
Keynote Speaker
As we Chart New Waters, keynote speaker Chad Williams, former U.S. Navy SEAL, will share battle-tested leadership protocols to help you navigate pressure and perform at your best.
In SEVEN: Battle-Tested SEAL Team Leadership Protocols, Chad will share real-world lessons from a mission that turned into a premeditated ambush and the repeatable leadership protocols his team relied on to perform under extreme pressure.
Plenary Session
The U.S. Economy: Remarkably Resilient – Economist Elliot Eisenberg, Ph.D., will deliver a timely overview of the economic landscape, covering GDP trends, interest rates, inflation, labor markets, and recession outlook, providing insight equipment finance professionals can use to plan strategically.
Breakout Sessions
Targeted education tracks include:
- Marketing Value Prop 101 – A hands-on workshop to help attendees refine and strengthen their company’s value proposition.
- Professional Broker/Lessor Education Series – A educational program is a part of a 7-part series, delivered at each conference plus virtually, focused on developing and strengthening originators within the equipment finance industry.
- Legal Insights: Best Practices in AI, Bankruptcy, and Litigation – A forward-looking panel addressing legal trends impacting the industry.
NEFA Foundation Charity Event
The NEFA Foundation’s Compass for Change event will bring attendees together to pack weekend meals for children facing food insecurity. Proceeds benefit Blessings in a Backpack and the Chris Walker Education Fund, reinforcing NEFA’s commitment to community impact.
Special thanks to the NEFA Spring Conference Planning Committee for their hard work and dedication to the association.
- Brylee Horning, CLFP, Paramount Financial- Chair
- Christina Danovsky, NCCI
- RJ Grimshaw, The AI CEO
- Kayla Perlinger, CLFP, AP Equipment Finance
- Amy Spragg, CLFP, Pacifica Capital
- Matt Suzuki, Maynards Equipment Finance
For full agenda details, speaker information, and registration, please visit the NEFA Spring Conference website.
About the National Equipment Finance Association
The National Equipment Finance Association (NEFA) is a professional trade association dedicated to serving the equipment finance industry through education, advocacy, and networking opportunities. NEFA’s membership includes independent and bank-owned lessors, commercial finance brokers, funding sources, and service providers committed to advancing the industry and supporting professional excellence.